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

Both are in Cebu, 2.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★★★ · Lower Becerril
## [Beachfront Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beachfront-hostel-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1192640/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Arbor
## [Leuchtturm Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/leuchtturm-resort-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1771656/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Beachfront Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.8 km apart.

### Choose Beachfront Hostel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Leuchtturm Resort if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Beachfront Hostel better than Leuchtturm Resort?

1.  810 m closer to the beach (440 m vs 1.2 km) (−810 m)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)

### Why is Leuchtturm Resort better than Beachfront Hostel?

1.  2.7 km closer to the city centre (−2.7 km)
2.  More guest reviews (113 vs 38), so the rating is more reliable (×3.0)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 0:00) (+12h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Beachfront Hostel | Leuchtturm Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Location | 5.5  (+2.9) | 2.6 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 8.8  (+2.8) | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 38 | 113  (+75) |
| Rank in Cebu | top 41%  (+10%) | top 51% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5  (+2.9) | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 90 km | 87 km  (−2.7 km) |
| To the beach | 440 m  (−810 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 33 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 0:00 | 12:00  (+12h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

2.8 km apart

## Beachfront Hostel or Leuchtturm Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Beachfront Hostel or Leuchtturm Resort?

Beachfront Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Beachfront Hostel or Leuchtturm Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Leuchtturm Resort is closer: 87 km from the centre, against 90 km for Beachfront Hostel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Beachfront Hostel is 440 m from the nearest beach; Leuchtturm Resort is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are Beachfront Hostel and Leuchtturm Resort?

The two hotels are 2.8 km 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/beachfront-hostel-cebu-vs-leuchtturm-resort-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/