1a Express Hotel vs Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)
Both are in Cagayan de Oro, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Poblacion
1a Express Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
ApartmentPurok 3
Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 4 categories. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart.
Choose Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
Why is 1a Express Hotel better than Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)?
- 1More guest reviews (787 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable×10
Why is Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) better than 1a Express Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 1a Express Hotel vs Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5): which hotel is better? | 1a Express Hotel | Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 787 +711 | 76 |
| Rank in Cagayan de Oro | top 42% | top 19% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 550 m −180 m | 730 m |
| To the airport | 26 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +24 | 126 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m −130 m | 220 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
1a Express HotelCompact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)
- Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- 1a Express Hotel: €64 a night on average · Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5): €17 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Cagayan de Oro by month
All months
| Month | 1a Express Hotel | Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) |
|---|---|---|
| November | €63 | €17 |
| December | €57 | €17 |
| January | €57 | €17 |
| February | €67 | €18 |
| March | €67 | €18 |
| April | €67 | €18 |
| May | €64 | €17 |
| June | €64 | €17 |
| July | €64 | €17 |
| August | €64 | €17 |
| September | €64 | €17 |
| October | €64 | €17 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
1a Express Hotel prices by monthCompact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) prices by month
Location
200 m apart
1a Express Hotel: city centre: 550 m, Laguindingan International Airport (CGY): 26 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5): city centre: 730 m, Laguindingan International Airport (CGY): 26 km, 126 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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1a Express Hotel or Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5): common questions
Which is better, 1a Express Hotel or Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)?
They are evenly matched. 1a Express Hotel is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre, restaurants within 500 m; Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Cagayan de Oro.
Which is cheaper, 1a Express Hotel or Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)?
Over the year Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) costs about €17 a night on average against €64 at 1a Express Hotel, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
1a Express Hotel is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 730 m for Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5).
How far apart are 1a Express Hotel and Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)?
The two hotels are 200 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