Bicheno by the Bay vs Diamond Island Resort
Both are in Bicheno, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Bicheno
Bicheno by the Bay
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
Resort★★★★Bicheno
Diamond Island Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Diamond Island Resort
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Bicheno by the Bay if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Diamond Island Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Bicheno by the Bay better than Diamond Island Resort?
- 11.8 km closer to the area centre−1.8 km
- 212 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 0)+36
Why is Diamond Island Resort better than Bicheno by the Bay?
- 1600 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 650 m)−600 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bicheno by the Bay vs Diamond Island Resort: which hotel is better? | Bicheno by the Bay | Diamond Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Location | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 8.3 +3.3 |
| Families | 1.0 | 2.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.1 | 10.0 +1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.1 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.1 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 567 | 900 +333 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 +0.5 | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 383 | 439 +56 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Distance to Bicheno centre | 400 m −1.8 km | 2.2 km |
| To the beach | 650 m | 50 m −600 m |
| To the airport | 98 km | 96 km −2.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 +12 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 24 | 26 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 16 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.6 km apart
Bicheno by the Bay or Diamond Island Resort: common questions
Which is better, Bicheno by the Bay or Diamond Island Resort?
Diamond Island Resort leads in 4 of 6 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Bicheno by the Bay or Diamond Island Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Bicheno by the Bay is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Diamond Island Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Diamond Island Resort is 50 m from the nearest beach; Bicheno by the Bay is 650 m.
How far apart are Bicheno by the Bay and Diamond Island Resort?
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