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title: "1521 Hostel vs Summer Mactan Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Summer Mactan Hotel. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1521 Hostel or Summer Mactan Hotel in Cebu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# 1521 Hostel vs Summer Mactan Hotel

Both are in Cebu, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★ · Fleur De Ville
## [1521 Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/1521-hostel-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1069809/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Fleur De Ville
## [Summer Mactan Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/summer-mactan-hotel-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2155428/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Summer Mactan Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 650 m apart.

### Choose 1521 Hostel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Summer Mactan Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is 1521 Hostel better than Summer Mactan Hotel?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Summer Mactan Hotel better than 1521 Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.5) (+0.5)
2.  280 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 1.6 km) (−280 m)
3.  More guest reviews (226 vs 65), so the rating is more reliable (×3.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | 1521 Hostel | Summer Mactan Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0  (+0.5) |
| Location | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 4.8 | 5.8  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 65 | 226  (+161) |
| Rank in Cebu | top 52% | top 10%  (+42%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.2  (+0.2) | 4.0 |
| Distance to Fleur De Ville centre | 250 m  (−140 m) | 400 m |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 1.3 km  (−280 m) |
| To the airport | 3.0 km | 3.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 | 27 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

650 m apart

## 1521 Hostel or Summer Mactan Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, 1521 Hostel or Summer Mactan Hotel?

Summer Mactan Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, 1521 Hostel or Summer Mactan Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

1521 Hostel is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 400 m for Summer Mactan Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Summer Mactan Hotel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; 1521 Hostel is 1.6 km.

### How far apart are 1521 Hostel and Summer Mactan Hotel?

The two hotels are 650 m 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/1521-hostel-cebu-vs-summer-mactan-hotel-cebu/. 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/
