North Zen Villas vs MCA HOSTEL
Both are in Bohol, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Panglao
North Zen Villas
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hostel★★★★★Looc
MCA HOSTEL
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick North Zen Villas
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.2 km apart.
Choose North Zen Villas if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose MCA HOSTEL if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is North Zen Villas better than MCA HOSTEL?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.6)+2.5
- 21.2 km closer to the beach (340 m vs 1.5 km)−1.2 km
- 3More guest reviews (2,515 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable×279
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 15)+10
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is MCA HOSTEL better than North Zen Villas?
- 12.2 km closer to the city centre−2.2 km
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| North Zen Villas vs MCA HOSTEL: which hotel is better? | North Zen Villas | MCA HOSTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +2.5 | 6.6 |
| Location | 5.8 +3.2 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.2 +4.1 | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +1.0 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +2.5 | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 2,515 +2,506 | 9 |
| Rank in Bohol | top 6% +79% | top 85% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 +3.2 | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.7 km | 6.5 km −2.2 km |
| To the beach | 340 m −1.2 km | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 4.4 km | 2.4 km −2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 +4 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 22 | 9 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 16 +13 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 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
2.2 km apart
North Zen Villas or MCA HOSTEL: common questions
Which is better, North Zen Villas or MCA HOSTEL?
North Zen Villas leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, North Zen Villas or MCA HOSTEL?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
MCA HOSTEL is closer: 6.5 km from the centre, against 8.7 km for North Zen Villas.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
North Zen Villas is 340 m from the nearest beach; MCA HOSTEL is 1.5 km.
How far apart are North Zen Villas and MCA HOSTEL?
The two hotels are 2.2 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