Magic Island Dive Resort vs Tongo Hill Cottages
Both are in Cebu, 590 m 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
- 2 of 4
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Tongo Hill Cottages
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 590 m apart.
Choose Tongo Hill Cottages if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.7)
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2014)
Why is Magic Island Dive Resort better than Tongo Hill Cottages?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Offers an airport transfer
Why is Tongo Hill Cottages better than Magic Island Dive Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.7)+0.9
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 0)+22
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2014)+10y
- 55 more listed amenities (22 vs 17)+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Magic Island Dive Resort vs Tongo Hill Cottages: which hotel is better? | Magic Island Dive Resort | Tongo Hill Cottages |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.6 +0.9 |
| Location | 1.7 | 2.4 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 3.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +1.5 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.6 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 30 +8 | 22 |
| Rank in Cebu | top 39% | top 13% +26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.7 | 2.4 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 71 km −250 m | 71 km |
| To the airport | 58 km | 59 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 4 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 970 m −510 m | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 10 | 6 |
| Floors | 1 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2024 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 22 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Playground | – | ✓ |
| Family rooms | – | ✓ |
| Garden | – | ✓ |
| Water sports | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
590 m apart
Tongo Hill Cottages: Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 59 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
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Magic Island Dive Resort or Tongo Hill Cottages: common questions
Which is better, Magic Island Dive Resort or Tongo Hill Cottages?
They are evenly matched. Magic Island Dive Resort is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Tongo Hill Cottages is stronger in guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Magic Island Dive Resort or Tongo Hill Cottages?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Magic Island Dive Resort is closer: 71 km from the centre, against 71 km for Tongo Hill Cottages.
How far apart are Magic Island Dive Resort and Tongo Hill Cottages?
The two hotels are 590 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