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The Kentish Hotel vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.3Well-appointed rooms with stunning views.
Location
9.3Remote and beautiful location right at the ocean.
Service
9.8Staff was friendly and responsive to requests.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (3 selected)
Original hotel
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
Waiuku, NZ
★ 0-star9.6/1029 reviews
1.4 km (0.90 mi) from original
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Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Castaways Resort8.3
The Kentish Hotel3.9
Cleanliness
The Kentish Hotel8.4
Castaways Resort7.8
Location
Castaways Resort9.3
The Kentish Hotel8.4
Service
Castaways Resort9.8
The Kentish Hotel8.4
Food & Breakfast
Castaways Resort7.8
The Kentish Hotel4.9
Amenities & Facilities
Castaways Resort8.3
The Kentish Hotel3.9
Value
Castaways Resort8.8
The Kentish Hotel4.9
The Kentish Hotel amenity advantages
LaundryAirport shuttleBreakfast in the room
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub amenity advantages
Swimming poolHot tub/Jacuzzi
Castaways Resort amenity advantages
Spa/wellness centerConcierge service
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 6.0 km.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub: 1.4 km (0.90 mi)
Castaways Resort: 7.5 km (4.7 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Kentish Hotel
6.1/10Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
9.6/10Castaways Resort
8.6/10Rooms
The Kentish Hotel
3.9Beds were uncomfortable; place needs more maintenance.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
8.3Well-appointed rooms with stunning views.
Cleanliness
The Kentish Hotel
8.4Friendly staff and clean and tidy rooms.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
7.8Some kitchenware was found dirty, which was disappointing.
Location
The Kentish Hotel
8.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
9.3Remote and beautiful location right at the ocean.
Service
The Kentish Hotel
8.4Friendly staff provides good service.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
9.8Staff was friendly and responsive to requests.
Sleep & Noise
The Kentish Hotel
—Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
—Food & Breakfast
The Kentish Hotel
4.9No milk provided.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
7.8Food at the restaurant was good, but some meals underwhelming.
Amenities & Facilities
The Kentish Hotel
3.9No air conditioning, TV wouldn't go, and windows won't open.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
8.3Good amenities, but limited access to some areas.
Value
The Kentish Hotel
4.9Not worth the price to stay the night.
Almost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
—Castaways Resort
8.8The food pricing didn't match quality in some cases.
Landmarks
The Kentish Hotel
Tamakae Reserve WarriorAlmost Coastal - Pool and Hot Tub
Brookesmith Drive ReserveCastaways Resort
Karioitahi Reserve