APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae vs Hotel Seawave Beppu
Both are in Beppu, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kitahama 1-chome
APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★Kitahama 1-chome
Hotel Seawave Beppu
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.
Choose APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 177 / 92)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2008)
Choose Hotel Seawave Beppu if you want
- to be closer to the beach (640 m / 800 m)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 92 / 177)
Why is APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae better than Hotel Seawave Beppu?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2008)+14y
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (177 vs 92 rooms)×1.9
Why is Hotel Seawave Beppu better than APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (92 vs 177 rooms)−85
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae vs Hotel Seawave Beppu: which hotel is better? | APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae | Hotel Seawave Beppu |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Beach access | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 2,043 | 2,231 +188 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 428 | – |
| Rank in Beppu | top 48% +25% | bottom 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Distance to Kitahama 1-chome centre | 570 m | 400 m −180 m |
| To the beach | 800 m | 640 m −160 m |
| To public transport | 150 m | 70 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 177 | 92 |
| Floors | 11 | 13 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +14y | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 9 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
180 m apart
APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae: city centre: 640 m, Oita Airport (OIT): 31 km, beach: 800 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Seawave Beppu: city centre: 690 m, Oita Airport (OIT): 31 km, beach: 640 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae or Hotel Seawave Beppu: common questions
Which is better, APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae or Hotel Seawave Beppu?
They are evenly matched. APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae is stronger in guest rating; Hotel Seawave Beppu is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae or Hotel Seawave Beppu?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Seawave Beppu is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 570 m for APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Seawave Beppu is 640 m from the nearest beach; APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae is 800 m.
How far apart are APAHOTEL Beppu Ekimae and Hotel Seawave Beppu?
The two hotels are 180 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