Joaquim's Lodge vs Way Shack Hostel
Both are in Cebu, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
InnTan-awan
Joaquim's Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 7 of 14
HostelTan-awan
Way Shack Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 14
The short answer
Pick Joaquim's Lodge
It comes out ahead on 7 of 14 compared facts. 720 m apart.
Choose Joaquim's Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.7)
- to walk to the sights (109 km / 110 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 8)
Choose Way Shack Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 4)
Why is Joaquim's Lodge better than Way Shack Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Way Shack Hostel better than Joaquim's Lodge?
- 1710 m closer to the area centre−710 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Joaquim's Lodge vs Way Shack Hostel: which hotel is better? | Joaquim's Lodge | Way Shack Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.5 | 3.0 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 978 +154 | 824 |
| Rank in Cebu | top 15% +15% | top 30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 3.0 +0.5 |
| Distance to Tan-awan centre | 1.1 km | 340 m −710 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 9 +4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 4 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 10 +5 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Joaquim's LodgeWay Shack Hostel
- Joaquim's Lodge is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Joaquim's Lodge: €20 a night on average · Way Shack Hostel: €27 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
All months
| Month | Joaquim's Lodge | Way Shack Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €19 | €27 |
| December | €20 | €27 |
| January | €20 | €27 |
| February | €22 | €28 |
| March | €21 | €28 |
| April | €21 | €28 |
| May | €20 | €27 |
| June | €20 | €27 |
| July | €20 | €27 |
| August | €20 | €27 |
| September | €20 | €27 |
| October | €20 | €27 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Joaquim's Lodge prices by monthWay Shack Hostel prices by month
Location
720 m apart
Joaquim's Lodge: Sibulan Airport (DGT): 17 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
Way Shack Hostel: Sibulan Airport (DGT): 17 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.
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Joaquim's Lodge or Way Shack Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Joaquim's Lodge or Way Shack Hostel?
Joaquim's Lodge leads in 7 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Way Shack Hostel is stronger in location score, distance to Tan-awan centre, restaurants within 500 m.
Which is cheaper, Joaquim's Lodge or Way Shack Hostel?
Over the year Joaquim's Lodge costs about €20 a night on average against €27 at Way Shack Hostel, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Way Shack Hostel is closer: 340 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Joaquim's Lodge.
How far apart are Joaquim's Lodge and Way Shack Hostel?
The two hotels are 720 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