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Magic Island Dive Resort vs Nipaville Haven

Both are in Cebu, 1.5 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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Apartment★★★Tomonoy

Nipaville Haven

Guest rating
9.5 Exceptional
Location score
2.5
Score by category
2 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Nipaville Haven

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.

Choose Magic Island Dive Resort if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Nipaville Haven if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Magic Island Dive Resort better than Nipaville Haven?

  1. 11.4 km closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 3.6 km)−1.4 km

Why is Nipaville Haven better than Magic Island Dive Resort?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.7)+0.8
  2. 21.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0)+19
  4. 4Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2014)+11y
  5. 5Earlier check-in (2:00 vs 14:00)−12h

All compared facts

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

Magic Island Dive ResortNipaville Haven
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 9.5 +0.8
Location 1.7 2.5 +0.8
Facilities 7.5 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 4.0 –
Beach access 2.8 +2.8 0.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 8.8 +0.3
Guest rating 8.7 9.5 +0.8
Number of reviews 30 +11 19
Rank in Cebu top 43% top 15% +28%
Location
Location score 1.7 2.5 +0.8
Distance to the centre 71 km 70 km −1.0 km
To the beach 2.2 km –
To the airport 58 km 57 km −1.2 km
Restaurants within 500 m 0 3 +3
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★
Rooms 10 3
Floors 1 1
Newest building or renovation 2014 2025 +11y
Listed amenities 17 –
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 2:00 −12h
Check-out until 11:00 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 ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      1.5 km apart

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      Magic Island Dive Resort or Nipaville Haven: common questions

      Which is better, Magic Island Dive Resort or Nipaville Haven?

      Nipaville Haven 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 Nipaville Haven?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Nipaville Haven is closer: 70 km from the centre, against 71 km for Magic Island Dive Resort.

      How far apart are Magic Island Dive Resort and Nipaville Haven?

      The two hotels are 1.5 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