Hippocampus Beach Resort vs The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
Both are in Cebu, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Logon
Hippocampus Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Resort★★★Logon
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose The Sharks Tail Dive Resort if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2018)
Why is Hippocampus Beach Resort better than The Sharks Tail Dive Resort?
- 1More guest reviews (1,322 vs 315), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
Why is The Sharks Tail Dive Resort better than Hippocampus Beach Resort?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2018)+6y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hippocampus Beach Resort vs The Sharks Tail Dive Resort: which hotel is better? | Hippocampus Beach Resort | The Sharks Tail Dive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.7 +0.4 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 5.8 +3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 2.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,322 +1,007 | 315 |
| Rank in Cebu | top 43% | top 45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +0.4 | 7.3 |
| Distance to Logon centre | 540 m | 460 m |
| To the beach | 10 m −120 m | 130 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 +3 | 16 |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 24 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2024 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 17 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Hippocampus Beach ResortThe Sharks Tail Dive Resort
- The Sharks Tail Dive Resort is cheaper in 8 of 12 months
- Hippocampus Beach Resort: €27 a night on average · The Sharks Tail Dive Resort: €26 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
All months
| Month | Hippocampus Beach Resort | The Sharks Tail Dive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| December | €26 | €25 |
| January | €31 | €25 |
| February | €26 | €27 |
| March | €32 | €30 |
| April | €26 | €23 |
| May | €26 | €31 |
| June | €26 | €23 |
| July | €26 | €23 |
| August | €26 | €27 |
| September | €26 | €23 |
| October | €26 | €27 |
| November | €31 | €23 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Hippocampus Beach Resort prices by monthThe Sharks Tail Dive Resort prices by month
Location
180 m apart
Hippocampus Beach Resort: beach: 10 m, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort: beach: 130 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m.
Weather in Cebu
Hippocampus Beach Resort or The Sharks Tail Dive Resort: common questions
Which is better, Hippocampus Beach Resort or The Sharks Tail Dive Resort?
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Hippocampus Beach Resort is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Hippocampus Beach Resort or The Sharks Tail Dive Resort?
Over the year The Sharks Tail Dive Resort costs about €26 a night on average against €27 at Hippocampus Beach Resort, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hippocampus Beach Resort is 10 m from the nearest beach; The Sharks Tail Dive Resort is 130 m.
How far apart are Hippocampus Beach Resort and The Sharks Tail Dive Resort?
The two hotels are 180 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