Bicheno by the Bay vs On the Rocks Bicheno
Both are in Bicheno, 560 m 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
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick On the Rocks Bicheno
It comes out ahead on 2 of 4 compared facts. 560 m apart.
Choose Bicheno by the Bay if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Bicheno by the Bay better than On the Rocks Bicheno?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is On the Rocks Bicheno better than Bicheno by the Bay?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bicheno by the Bay vs On the Rocks Bicheno: which hotel is better? | Bicheno by the Bay | On the Rocks Bicheno |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | – |
| Location | 5.7 | – |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.1 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | – |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | – |
| Number of reviews | 567 | – |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 383 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.7 | – |
| Distance to Bicheno centre | 400 m | 260 m −140 m |
| To the beach | 650 m | – |
| To the airport | 98 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | – |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 24 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
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Location
560 m apart
Bicheno by the Bay or On the Rocks Bicheno: common questions
Which is better, Bicheno by the Bay or On the Rocks Bicheno?
On the Rocks Bicheno leads in 2 of 4 categories, including distance to Bicheno centre, star rating. Bicheno by the Bay is stronger in check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Bicheno by the Bay or On the Rocks Bicheno?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
On the Rocks Bicheno is closer: 260 m from the centre, against 400 m for Bicheno by the Bay.
How far apart are Bicheno by the Bay and On the Rocks Bicheno?
The two hotels are 560 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