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title: "Magic Island Dive Resort vs Moalboal Tropics: which hotel is better?"
description: "Magic Island Dive Resort or Moalboal Tropics in Cebu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Magic Island Dive Resort vs Moalboal Tropics

Both are in Cebu, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Moalboal
## [Magic Island Dive Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/magic-island-dive-resort-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1810705/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Moalboal
## [Moalboal Tropics](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moalboal-tropics-cebu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1853458/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Magic Island Dive Resort

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Magic Island Dive Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.1)

### Choose Moalboal Tropics if you want

-   to walk to the sights (69 km / 71 km)
-   breakfast included

### Why is Magic Island Dive Resort better than Moalboal Tropics?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1) (+0.6)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Has a gym

### Why is Moalboal Tropics better than Magic Island Dive Resort?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  More guest reviews (2,247 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable (×75)
3.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 0) (+32)
5.  Later 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.

 

|  | Magic Island Dive Resort | Moalboal Tropics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.6) | 8.1 |
| Location | 1.7 | 2.9  (+1.2) |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+0.8) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+1.5) | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.6) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 2,247  (+2,217) |
| Rank in Cebu | top 39%  (+35%) | bottom 26% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.7 | 2.9  (+1.2) |
| Distance to Moalboal centre | 860 m | 740 m |
| To the airport | 58 km | 58 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 9  (+9) |
| To the nearest food shop | 970 m | 620 m  (−350 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 10 |
| Floors | 1 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2015  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Moalboal Tropics prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moalboal-tropics-cebu/prices/)

## Location

1.5 km apart

Moalboal Tropics: Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 58 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Cebu

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

## Magic Island Dive Resort or Moalboal Tropics: common questions

### Which is better, Magic Island Dive Resort or Moalboal Tropics?

Magic Island Dive Resort leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Moalboal Tropics is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Magic Island Dive Resort or Moalboal Tropics?

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

### How far apart are Magic Island Dive Resort and Moalboal Tropics?

The two hotels are 1.5 km 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/magic-island-dive-resort-cebu-vs-moalboal-tropics-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/