Alec's Hotel vs Lava Hotel
Both are in Apia, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Sogi
Lava Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Lava Hotel
It comes out ahead on 2 of 4 compared facts. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Lava Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (970 m / 1.6 km)
Why is Alec's Hotel better than Lava Hotel?
- 1Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00)−4h
Why is Lava Hotel better than Alec's Hotel?
- 1650 m closer to the city centre−650 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alec's Hotel vs Lava Hotel: which hotel is better? | Alec's Hotel | Lava Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 9.0 |
| Location | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | – | 4.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | – | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | – | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | – | 14 |
| Rank in Apia | – | top 25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 4.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 970 m −650 m |
| To the beach | – | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | – | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 7 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 820 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 49 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:00 −4h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
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Location
2.6 km apart
Lava Hotel: city centre: 970 m, Faleolo International Airport (APW): 25 km, beach: 1.6 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Alec's Hotel or Lava Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Alec's Hotel or Lava Hotel?
Lava Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including distance to the centre, star rating. Alec's Hotel is stronger in check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Alec's Hotel or Lava Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lava Hotel is closer: 970 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Alec's Hotel.
How far apart are Alec's Hotel and Lava Hotel?
The two hotels are 2.6 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