Nipaville Haven vs Magic Island Dive Resort
Both are in Cebu, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Tomonoy
Nipaville Haven
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Resort★★★Moalboal
Magic Island Dive Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 1.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Nipaville Haven
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.
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
Choose Magic Island Dive Resort if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Nipaville Haven better than Magic Island Dive Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.7)+0.8
- 21.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0)+19
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2014)+11y
- 5Earlier check-in (2:00 vs 14:00)−12h
Why is Magic Island Dive Resort better than Nipaville Haven?
- 11.4 km closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 3.6 km)−1.4 km
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nipaville Haven vs Magic Island Dive Resort: which hotel is better? | Nipaville Haven | Magic Island Dive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.8 | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.5 +0.8 | 1.7 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 2.8 +2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.8 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 30 +11 |
| Rank in Cebu | top 15% +28% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 +0.8 | 1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 70 km −1.0 km | 71 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.2 km |
| To the airport | 57 km −1.2 km | 58 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 10 |
| Floors | 1 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +11y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | – | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 2:00 −12h | 14:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.5 km apart
Nipaville Haven or Magic Island Dive Resort: common questions
Which is better, Nipaville Haven or Magic Island Dive Resort?
Nipaville Haven leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Magic Island Dive Resort is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Nipaville Haven or Magic Island 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?
Nipaville Haven is closer: 70 km from the centre, against 71 km for Magic Island Dive Resort.
How far apart are Nipaville Haven and Magic Island Dive Resort?
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