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title: "Hibiscus Dive Inn vs SMAK's Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hibiscus Dive Inn or SMAK's Hotel in Cebu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hibiscus-dive-inn-cebu-vs-smak-s-hotel-cebu/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Hibiscus Dive Inn vs SMAK's Hotel

Both are in Cebu, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn · ★★ · Santa Fe
## [Hibiscus Dive Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hibiscus-dive-inn-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1516681/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Santa Fe
## [SMAK's Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/smak-s-hotel-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2110043/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.

### Choose SMAK's Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.3)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (43 / 14)

### Why is Hibiscus Dive Inn better than SMAK's Hotel?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is SMAK's Hotel better than Hibiscus Dive Inn?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.3) (+1.1)
2.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 38) (+15)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hibiscus Dive Inn | SMAK's Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.4  (+1.1) |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.8  (+0.4) | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 9.3  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.4  (+1.1) |
| Number of reviews | 113 | 201  (+88) |
| Rank in Cebu | bottom 43% | top 2%  (+55%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.5  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Santa Fe centre | 420 m | 300 m |
| To the beach | 160 m  (−100 m) | 260 m |
| To the airport | 95 km | 95 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 43  (+29) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 3 | 5 |
| Floors | 1 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

160 m apart

Hibiscus Dive Inn: Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): 95 km, beach: 160 m, 14 places to eat within 500 m.

SMAK's Hotel: Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB): 95 km, beach: 260 m, 43 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Cebu

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

## Hibiscus Dive Inn or SMAK's Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hibiscus Dive Inn or SMAK's Hotel?

They are evenly matched. Hibiscus Dive Inn is stronger in beach access; SMAK's Hotel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hibiscus Dive Inn or SMAK's Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hibiscus Dive Inn is 160 m from the nearest beach; SMAK's Hotel is 260 m.

### How far apart are Hibiscus Dive Inn and SMAK's Hotel?

The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/hibiscus-dive-inn-cebu-vs-smak-s-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/