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title: "J & L Apartelle vs Turtle Bay Dive Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "J & L Apartelle or Turtle Bay Dive Resort in Cebu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# J & L Apartelle vs Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Both are in Cebu, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn · ★★★★ · Moalboal
## [J & L Apartelle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/j-l-apartelle-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 4 of 16

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1671889/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Moalboal
## [Turtle Bay Dive Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/turtle-bay-dive-resort-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 16

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2250916/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick J & L Apartelle

It comes out ahead on 4 of 16 compared facts. 450 m apart.

### Choose J & L Apartelle if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.2)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 27)

### Choose Turtle Bay Dive Resort if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 27 / 1)

### Why is J & L Apartelle better than Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2) (+0.9)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

### Why is Turtle Bay Dive Resort better than J & L Apartelle?

1.  More guest reviews (494 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×82)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | J & L Apartelle | Turtle Bay Dive Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Location | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.3) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 494  (+488) |
| Rank in Cebu | top 41%  (+24%) | bottom 35% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Distance to Moalboal centre | 1.2 km | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 59 km | 58 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 27 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 19  (+13) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00  (+2h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

450 m apart

J & L Apartelle: Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 59 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

Turtle Bay Dive Resort: Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 58 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Cebu

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

## J & L Apartelle or Turtle Bay Dive Resort: common questions

### Which is better, J & L Apartelle or Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

J & L Apartelle leads in 4 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Cebu. Turtle Bay Dive Resort is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities.

### Which is cheaper, J & L Apartelle or Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

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

### How far apart are J & L Apartelle and Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

The two hotels are 450 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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