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Rose Garden Resort is located on the island of Ngerkebesang, tucked away on a hillside with a spectacular view of Babeldaob Island, the Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge, Koror, Malakal Island, and its surrounding lagoons. Our property consists of locally sourced timber cabins on the side of the mountain looking toward Koror, across the Bay. We also have a large restaurant and bar area with views overlooking the water. There are a total of 20 rooms here at Rose Garden. They are simple in design but built for your comfort. Each room has a great view of the Malakal Lagoon and the surrounding islands. Free Wi-Fi access is also available on the resort grounds and in the restaurant. You can enjoy a spectacular view and enjoy our natural, wood cabins. This is the place to enjoy peace and quiet. We are about 20 minutes away from the airport and 5 minutes away from downtown Koror, Palau. So getting around and visiting the numerous tourist attractions won't be a problem. For the food enthusiast, you will enjoy dining at the Rose Garden Bar & Grill. We offer a variety of cuisines and dishes at affordable prices. Enjoy your meal or drink with any of the 4 flat screen TV's in the restaurant. We are open all day to serve you. You also can take the "Chediul Burger" Challenge - Palau's first Man vs. Food Challenge!
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This place isn't 5 star however you will feel looked after. Bed was firm pillows a bit stiff as well however for 80-90 bucks a night the rooms were immaculate with great views over the bay. The restaurant was great food, plenty of variety, good drinks reasonable prices. Unfortunately you wouldn't walk to a local beach however they have a hire car as well as drivers that can drop you anywhere. The island is small so it's a short trip anywhere and won't cost a fortune.
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:get a room close to the bar as it's all uphill from there.
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Responded Aug 24, 2016
Thank you for giving us a wonderful review. We have been aiming to give our guests a comfortable, relaxing, and great stay in Palau. I hope that you would come stay with us again if ever you plan on going back to Palau. Thank you for taking the time to give us this review. Have a wonderful day!
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The room was nice sized with the beautiful view but extremely uncomfortable bed. After a long day of scuba diving, I can usually sleep anywhere but the bed was so uncomfortable I was up every night. The water was barley luke warm. The higher the room number, the higher up the hill. You have many more stairs to get to your room up high, but you also have the best views. The stairs were worth the view. Convenient to have the restaurant downstairs. Received good service in the restaurant, but there was never anyone at the front desk for assistance.
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Date of stay: December 2015
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Higher the room number = more stairs but best view
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Responded Aug 1, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to make a review, it really helps us in improving our service and facilities. During your stay we lack employees and so no one was at the front desk most of the time. But we have already hired people now and the front desk is now always open and available for any concerns. We are truly sorry about the bed. Thank you for staying with us and we hope that you would stay with us again. Have a wonderful day
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Had a cancelled flight home and was put up in this hotel, and just quietly!! Would have stayed here than at the other hotel I was in! The stairs are a problem to get to your room due to it being on high ground, however that is what makes the views spectacular, especially from the bar, restaurant and balconies! Food is the usual fair for Palau, plenty of it but was too gutless to do their burger challenge.
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Date of stay: June 2015
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I visited Palau for the first time in September 2024. Rose Garden Resort Restaurant was recommended by others I know that have visited Palau. They said "fantastic views overlooking the coast, and one of the best hamburgers you’ll find in Palau. One of the few places where you can get a decent omelette in the mornings!" I went for lunch and ordered a 1/2 half lb. hamburger with caramelized onions. It was wonderful. Sad it was raining when I went so I wasn't able to see the view. I loved that they played R&B and R&B jazz music while I was there.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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This was my first time in Palau and I had a one-night stay before being transferred for a diving liveaboard. Now, I know this isn't a luxury hotel and I wasn't expecting a 5-star place, but really, for USD200 I think I can get a better place in any other country in the world. So what you need to know is this - Palau has a monopoly on the hotel market - they know that you don't have much of a choice during peak season and you pay what you can.
This "resort" isn't too bad in terms of cleanliness, but bear in mind that the rooms are all made of wood. There are insects around - but of course, since Palau is in the tropics. The aircon drips. No electricity if you leave the room (the room card switches it on), and while I am fine with that, I am not ok with the fridge having the power cut too.
The bathroom is big but basic. It's basically a no-frills hotel. Or should I say motel?
Like some other reviewers have mentioned, this hotel is situated on a hill so you need to climb a steep flight of steps to get to your room. If you have heavy diving gear, get someone to bring your luggage up for you.
On the up side, as I arrived very late (2:30am), the lady at the check-in counter allowed me to have my breakfast as late as I want. So that was a nice touch.
WiFi or 3G mobile reception? FORGET IT. It is non-existent at Rose Garden, and all of Palau. The only place with reliable WiFi is Palau Pacific Resort.
In summary - if you have a choice, stay somewhere else. If you booked your hotel last-minute, Rose Garden isn't too bad, but it sure is not worth USD200. But that's Palau!
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The Rose Garden Resort was the perfect place to stay in Palau. Friendly staff, great food and amazing view from the cute rooms. I highly recommend the Rose Garden Resort to enjoy a local stay in Palau. Loved the shower gels (rose scented), the beautiful flower & ocean view from our balcony was the highlight! Don't forget to do the Burger Challenge & enjoy the local breakfast.
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:best views
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Beautiful views and friendly staff. The Rose Garden resort staff greeted us with a so much generosity and hospitality. Stayed in one of the second story rooms over looking the property and the ocean. Rooms were spacious, very clean, had cable and a nice sized tv in each room. Food was delicious, recommend French toast for breakfast. And if you have enough maybe 6-7 people order the burger challenge it’s great for a photo but also very good! I recommend this place for couples or anyone trying to get away from it all. It was very peaceful property, calm and quite. We had a wonderful stay and cannot wait to go back.
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We had a very nice stay at Rose garden hotel, the rooms were clean and comfortable! The staff at the hotel was very friendly and helpful during our stay. The view from our room was beautiful and the breakfast was great too. We would definitely come back! ☺️
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Rose Garden Resort was a wonderful place to stay! The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, and after a long day on the boat it was great coming back to a room which was clean and well-looked after, cooled by AC, and comfy... not to mention had a beautiful view of the lagoon from the balcony! A bonus: the food is worth 5 stars itself and is prepared fresh (but fast). Will definitely be back if I visit Palau again!
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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So good hotels in Palau are a bit pricey. Low priced are pretty much a dump. So I opted for the Rose Garden hotel and wasn';t disappointed. The rooms are nice and large with adequate bathroom. Terrace with a view. What makes this hotel is the friendliness of the staff. Food is good. Internet is workable in the restaurant but not available in the rooms. The hotel is a 10 mins by car from Koror, and a little remote, but the hotel staff will take you to places. Advice when booking is ensure that you ask them to pick you top at the airport. The taxis are a rip off. The main diving shops are 15 mins away by car, 45 mins to walk. Recommend NECO Marine
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Date of stay: May 2017
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Trip type: Traveled on business
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There are more places to choose from in the Koror area.
PRICE RANGE
$168 - $206 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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