Maya Hostel El Nido vs Ora Beach Resort
Both are in Palawan, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelEl Nido
Maya Hostel El Nido
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Resort★★★★★Bulbulungan
Ora Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Maya Hostel El Nido
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 560 m apart.
Choose Maya Hostel El Nido if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 8.2)
- to be closer to the beach (200 m / 660 m)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 48)
Choose Ora Beach Resort if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.2 km / 2.7 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 48 / 1)
Why is Maya Hostel El Nido better than Ora Beach Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.2)+1.5
- 2460 m closer to the beach (200 m vs 660 m)−460 m
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Ora Beach Resort better than Maya Hostel El Nido?
- 1More guest reviews (809 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×35
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Maya Hostel El Nido vs Ora Beach Resort: which hotel is better? | Maya Hostel El Nido | Ora Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 +1.5 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.7 +1.1 | 5.6 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7 +1.6 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +1.5 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 23 | 809 +786 |
| Rank in Palawan | top 13% +58% | bottom 29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 +1.1 | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km | 2.2 km −480 m |
| To the beach | 200 m −460 m | 660 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 22 +7 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km −500 m | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 48 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | – | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Maya Hostel El NidoOra Beach Resort
- Maya Hostel El Nido is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- Maya Hostel El Nido: €28 a night on average · Ora Beach Resort: €107 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Palawan by month
All months
| Month | Maya Hostel El Nido | Ora Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| November | €26 | €108 |
| December | €26 | €108 |
| January | €26 | €130 |
| February | €28 | €108 |
| March | €28 | €95 |
| April | €30 | €108 |
| May | €29 | €111 |
| June | €29 | €96 |
| July | €29 | €96 |
| August | €29 | – |
| September | €29 | – |
| October | €29 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
560 m apart
Maya Hostel El Nido: city centre: 2.7 km, beach: 200 m, 15 places to eat within 500 m.
Ora Beach Resort: city centre: 2.2 km, beach: 660 m, 22 places to eat within 500 m.
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Maya Hostel El Nido or Ora Beach Resort: common questions
Which is better, Maya Hostel El Nido or Ora Beach Resort?
Maya Hostel El Nido leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Maya Hostel El Nido or Ora Beach Resort?
Over the year Maya Hostel El Nido costs about €28 a night on average against €107 at Ora Beach Resort, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ora Beach Resort is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Maya Hostel El Nido.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Maya Hostel El Nido is 200 m from the nearest beach; Ora Beach Resort is 660 m.
How far apart are Maya Hostel El Nido and Ora Beach Resort?
The two hotels are 560 m apart in a straight line.
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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