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title: "HOTEL PALACIO vs The Sestra's Cube: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Sestra's Cube. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. HOTEL PALACIO or The Sestra's Cube in Palawan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# HOTEL PALACIO vs The Sestra's Cube

Both are in Palawan, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Tiniguiban
## [HOTEL PALACIO](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-palacio-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1611736/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★★ · Tiniguiban
## [The Sestra's Cube](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sestra-s-cube-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2216820/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Sestra's Cube

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose HOTEL PALACIO if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose The Sestra's Cube if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is HOTEL PALACIO better than The Sestra's Cube?

1.  1.5 km closer to the area centre (−1.5 km)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (588 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×45)

### Why is The Sestra's Cube better than HOTEL PALACIO?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.1) (+1.3)
2.  980 m closer to the beach (2.8 km vs 3.8 km) (−980 m)
3.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 31) (+10)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | HOTEL PALACIO | The Sestra's Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.4  (+1.3) |
| Location | 3.2  (+0.3) | 2.9 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.6  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.4  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 588  (+575) | 13 |
| Rank in Palawan | top 78% | top 27%  (+51%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.2  (+0.3) | 2.9 |
| Distance to Tiniguiban centre | 230 m  (−1.5 km) | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.8 km |
| To the airport | 4.2 km | 2.6 km  (−1.6 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 18  (+13) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 27 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+7) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.6 km apart

## HOTEL PALACIO or The Sestra's Cube: common questions

### Which is better, HOTEL PALACIO or The Sestra's Cube?

The Sestra's Cube leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. HOTEL PALACIO is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, HOTEL PALACIO or The Sestra's Cube?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

HOTEL PALACIO is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for The Sestra's Cube.

### How far apart are HOTEL PALACIO and The Sestra's Cube?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-palacio-palawan-vs-the-sestra-s-cube-palawan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/