Amethyst Resort Passikudah vs Laya Waves
Both are in Pasikuda, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Pasikudah
Amethyst Resort Passikudah
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Hotel★★Pasikudah
Laya Waves
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Amethyst Resort Passikudah
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose Amethyst Resort Passikudah if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Laya Waves if you want
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Amethyst Resort Passikudah better than Laya Waves?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
- 2580 m closer to the beach (180 m vs 770 m)−580 m
- 3440 m closer to the area centre−440 m
- 4Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 5More guest reviews (253 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×21
Why is Laya Waves better than Amethyst Resort Passikudah?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 28 more listed amenities (23 vs 15)+8
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Amethyst Resort Passikudah vs Laya Waves: which hotel is better? | Amethyst Resort Passikudah | Laya Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.4 +2.1 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 8.3 +2.5 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 4.0 +2.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 +2.0 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 253 +241 | 12 |
| Rank in Pasikuda | top 44% +12% | top 56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 +2.1 | 4.3 |
| Distance to Pasikudah centre | 150 m −440 m | 580 m |
| To the beach | 180 m −580 m | 770 m |
| To the airport | 27 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 38 | 8 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 23 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
730 m apart
Amethyst Resort Passikudah or Laya Waves: common questions
Which is better, Amethyst Resort Passikudah or Laya Waves?
Amethyst Resort Passikudah leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, families. Laya Waves is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Amethyst Resort Passikudah or Laya Waves?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Amethyst Resort Passikudah is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 580 m for Laya Waves.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Amethyst Resort Passikudah is 180 m from the nearest beach; Laya Waves is 770 m.
How far apart are Amethyst Resort Passikudah and Laya Waves?
The two hotels are 730 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