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Magic Island Dive Resort vs Darius' Residences

Both are in Cebu, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort★★★Moalboal

Magic Island Dive Resort

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
1.7
Score by category
1 of 3
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Hotel★★Moalboal

Darius' Residences

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.1
Score by category
2 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Darius' Residences

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

Choose Darius' Residences if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Magic Island Dive Resort better than Darius' Residences?

  1. 11.3 km closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 3.5 km)−1.3 km
  2. 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★

Why is Darius' Residences better than Magic Island Dive Resort?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
  2. 2340 m closer to the area centre−340 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (157 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
  4. 414 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
  5. 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 0)+38
  6. 6Has 24-hour room service

All compared facts

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

Magic Island Dive ResortDarius' Residences
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 9.0 +0.3
Location 1.7 3.1 +1.4
Facilities 7.5 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 4.0 –
Beach access 2.8 +2.8 0.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 8.9 +0.3
Guest rating 8.7 9.0 +0.3
Number of reviews 30 157 +127
Rank in Cebu top 43% top 12% +31%
Location
Location score 1.7 3.1 +1.4
Distance to Moalboal centre 860 m 520 m −340 m
To the beach 2.2 km –
To the airport 58 km 57 km −1.1 km
Restaurants within 500 m 0 14 +14
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ +1★ ★★
Rooms 10 7
Floors 1 –
Newest building or renovation 2014 –
Listed amenities 17 +12 5
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 –
Check-out until 11:00 –
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
24-hour room service – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      1.3 km apart

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      Magic Island Dive Resort or Darius' Residences: common questions

      Which is better, Magic Island Dive Resort or Darius' Residences?

      Darius' Residences leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Magic Island Dive Resort is stronger in beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Magic Island Dive Resort or Darius' Residences?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Darius' Residences is closer: 520 m from the centre, against 860 m for Magic Island Dive Resort.

      How far apart are Magic Island Dive Resort and Darius' Residences?

      The two hotels are 1.3 km 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