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title: "Palm Gate Maldives vs Surf Deck: which hotel is better?"
description: "Palm Gate Maldives or Surf Deck in Maldive Islands? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Palm Gate Maldives vs Surf Deck

Both are in Maldive Islands, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Thulusdhoo
## [Palm Gate Maldives](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palm-gate-maldives-maldive-islands/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1937094/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Thulusdhoo
## [Surf Deck](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/surf-deck-maldive-islands/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2168009/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.

### Why is Palm Gate Maldives better than Surf Deck?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2017) (+4y)

### Why is Surf Deck better than Palm Gate Maldives?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Palm Gate Maldives | Surf Deck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.1) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 16  (+10) |
| Rank in Maldive Islands | bottom 36%  (+7%) | bottom 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8 | 7.1  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Thulusdhoo centre | 250 m | 280 m |
| To the beach | 200 m | 70 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 5 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021  (+4y) | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

130 m apart

Palm Gate Maldives: Velana International Airport (MLE): 24 km, beach: 200 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

Surf Deck: Velana International Airport (MLE): 24 km, beach: 70 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

## Palm Gate Maldives or Surf Deck: common questions

### Which is better, Palm Gate Maldives or Surf Deck?

Surf Deck leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Palm Gate Maldives or Surf Deck?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Surf Deck is 70 m from the nearest beach; Palm Gate Maldives is 200 m.

### How far apart are Palm Gate Maldives and Surf Deck?

The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/palm-gate-maldives-maldive-islands-vs-surf-deck-maldive-islands/. 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/