Modala Beach Resort vs North Zen Villas
Both are in Bohol, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Panglao
Modala Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
Resort★★★★Panglao
North Zen Villas
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Modala Beach Resort
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 750 m apart.
Choose Modala Beach Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach (50 m / 340 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 5)
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 126 / 22)
Choose North Zen Villas if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.7 km / 9.4 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 22 / 126)
Why is Modala Beach Resort better than North Zen Villas?
- 1290 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 340 m)−290 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (5,945 vs 2,515), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 25)+10
- 6Has a gym
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (126 vs 22 rooms)×5.7
Why is North Zen Villas better than Modala Beach Resort?
- 1750 m closer to the area centre−750 m
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (22 vs 126 rooms)−104
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Modala Beach Resort vs North Zen Villas: which hotel is better? | Modala Beach Resort | North Zen Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Location | 6.8 +1.0 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +4.1 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0 +3.5 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.1 | 9.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.1 | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 5,945 +3,430 | 2,515 |
| Rank in Bohol | top 3% +4% | top 7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 +1.0 | 5.8 |
| Distance to Panglao centre | 2.3 km | 1.6 km −750 m |
| To the beach | 50 m −290 m | 340 m |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 4.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 +6 | 5 |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 126 | 22 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 +2 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Modala Beach ResortNorth Zen Villas
- Modala Beach Resort is cheaper in 8 of 11 months
- Modala Beach Resort: €122 a night on average · North Zen Villas: €135 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Bohol by month
All months
| Month | Modala Beach Resort | North Zen Villas |
|---|---|---|
| November | €128 | €72 |
| December | €128 | €100 |
| January | €109 | €144 |
| February | €154 | €151 |
| March | €123 | €151 |
| April | €119 | €151 |
| May | €119 | €144 |
| June | €119 | €144 |
| July | €119 | €144 |
| August | €119 | €144 |
| September | €109 | €144 |
| October | €109 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Modala Beach Resort prices by monthNorth Zen Villas prices by month
Location
750 m apart
Modala Beach Resort: city centre: 9.4 km, Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 5.1 km, beach: 50 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
North Zen Villas: city centre: 8.7 km, Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG): 4.4 km, beach: 340 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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Modala Beach Resort or North Zen Villas: common questions
Which is better, Modala Beach Resort or North Zen Villas?
Modala Beach Resort leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Modala Beach Resort or North Zen Villas?
Over the year Modala Beach Resort costs about €122 a night on average against €135 at North Zen Villas, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
North Zen Villas is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Modala Beach Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Modala Beach Resort is 50 m from the nearest beach; North Zen Villas is 340 m.
How far apart are Modala Beach Resort and North Zen Villas?
The two hotels are 750 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