Magic Island Dive Resort vs Turtle Bay Dive Resort
Both are in Cebu, 320 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 6
Resort★★★★Moalboal
Turtle Bay Dive Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 2.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 320 m apart.
Choose Magic Island Dive Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Turtle Bay Dive Resort if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Magic Island Dive Resort better than Turtle Bay Dive Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2)+0.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2009)+5y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has a gym
Why is Turtle Bay Dive Resort better than Magic Island Dive Resort?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (494 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×16
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 5Later 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 vs Turtle Bay Dive Resort: which hotel is better? | Magic Island Dive Resort | Turtle Bay Dive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Location | 1.7 | 2.0 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 7.0 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 494 +464 |
| Rank in Cebu | top 43% +31% | top 74% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.7 | 2.0 +0.3 |
| Distance to Moalboal centre | 860 m −210 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.2 km |
| To the airport | 58 km | 58 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 27 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +5y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 19 +2 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
320 m apart
Magic Island Dive Resort or Turtle Bay Dive Resort: common questions
Which is better, Magic Island Dive Resort or Turtle Bay Dive Resort?
They are evenly matched. Magic Island Dive Resort is stronger in guest rating, facilities; Turtle Bay Dive Resort is stronger in location, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Magic Island Dive Resort or Turtle Bay Dive Resort?
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: 860 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Turtle Bay Dive Resort.
How far apart are Magic Island Dive Resort and Turtle Bay Dive Resort?
The two hotels are 320 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