Abell Residence vs Woodpecker Lodge
Both are in Kuching, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kampung Boyan
Abell Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 19
Inn★★Kampung Boyan
Woodpecker Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 8 of 19
The short answer
Pick Woodpecker Lodge
It comes out ahead on 8 of 19 compared facts. 200 m apart.
Choose Abell Residence if you want
- free parking
Choose Woodpecker Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.1)
Why is Abell Residence better than Woodpecker Lodge?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
Why is Woodpecker Lodge better than Abell Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.1)+1.0
- 2More guest reviews (1,528 vs 153), so the rating is more reliable×10.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abell Residence vs Woodpecker Lodge: which hotel is better? | Abell Residence | Woodpecker Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.1 +1.0 |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 8.1 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.1 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 153 | 1,528 +1,375 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | 4.1/5 +0.5 |
| Google reviews | 117 | 326 +209 |
| Rank in Kuching | bottom 7% | bottom 22% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Distance to Kampung Boyan centre | 600 m | 420 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 15 | 15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 11 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 20 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 16 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
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Location
200 m apart
Abell Residence: city centre: 3.2 km, Kuching International Airport (KCH): 7.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
Woodpecker Lodge: city centre: 3.4 km, Kuching International Airport (KCH): 7.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
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Abell Residence or Woodpecker Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Abell Residence or Woodpecker Lodge?
Woodpecker Lodge leads in 8 of 19 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Abell Residence is stronger in star rating.
Which is cheaper, Abell Residence or Woodpecker Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Woodpecker Lodge is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 600 m for Abell Residence.
How far apart are Abell Residence and Woodpecker Lodge?
The two hotels are 200 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