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title: "8 Newtown Studio A vs Mangrove Residences Mactan: which hotel is better?"
description: "8 Newtown Studio A or Mangrove Residences Mactan in Cebu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# 8 Newtown Studio A vs Mangrove Residences Mactan

Both are in Cebu, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Mactan Newtown
## [8 Newtown Studio A](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/8-newtown-studio-a-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 5 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1089262/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Mactan
## [Mangrove Residences Mactan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mangrove-residences-mactan-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1819106/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick 8 Newtown Studio A

It comes out ahead on 5 of 15 compared facts. 430 m apart.

### Choose 8 Newtown Studio A if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 64)

### Choose Mangrove Residences Mactan if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 64 / 1)

### Why is 8 Newtown Studio A better than Mangrove Residences Mactan?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5) (+0.4)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 64 rooms) (−63)

### Why is Mangrove Residences Mactan better than 8 Newtown Studio A?

1.  More guest reviews (397 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable (×13)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (64 vs 1 rooms) (×64.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | 8 Newtown Studio A | Mangrove Residences Mactan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.4) | 8.5 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.4) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 397  (+367) |
| Rank in Cebu | top 32%  (+13%) | top 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km | 11 km  (−310 m) |
| To the airport | 3.6 km | 3.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46  (+8) | 38 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 64 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+2) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

430 m apart

8 Newtown Studio A: city centre: 11 km, Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): 3.6 km, 46 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Mangrove Residences Mactan: city centre: 11 km, Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): 3.3 km, 38 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Cebu

[Cebu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/philippines/central-visayas/cebu-city/weather)

## 8 Newtown Studio A or Mangrove Residences Mactan: common questions

### Which is better, 8 Newtown Studio A or Mangrove Residences Mactan?

8 Newtown Studio A leads in 5 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Cebu. Mangrove Residences Mactan is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre.

### Which is cheaper, 8 Newtown Studio A or Mangrove Residences Mactan?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mangrove Residences Mactan is closer: 11 km from the centre, against 11 km for 8 Newtown Studio A.

### How far apart are 8 Newtown Studio A and Mangrove Residences Mactan?

The two hotels are 430 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/8-newtown-studio-a-cebu-vs-mangrove-residences-mactan-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/
