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title: "Cayuga Blu vs Ithaca Boat House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Cayuga Blu. It comes out ahead on 7 of 13 compared facts. Cayuga Blu or Ithaca Boat House in Ithaca (NY)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Cayuga Blu vs Ithaca Boat House

Both are in Ithaca (NY), 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Lansing
## [Cayuga Blu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cayuga-blu-ithaca-ny/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 7 of 13

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Apartment · McKinneys
## [Ithaca Boat House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ithaca-boat-house-ithaca-ny/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1670078/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Cayuga Blu

It comes out ahead on 7 of 13 compared facts. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Cayuga Blu if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Ithaca Boat House if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Cayuga Blu better than Ithaca Boat House?

1.  More guest reviews (72 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×10)
2.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 0) (+42)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (121 vs 2 rooms) (×60.5)

### Why is Ithaca Boat House better than Cayuga Blu?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (2 vs 121 rooms) (−119)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Cayuga Blu | Ithaca Boat House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 3.4  (+1.4) | 2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.7  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 72  (+65) | 7 |
| Google rating | 3.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 228 | – |
| Rank in Ithaca (NY) | top 48%  (+16%) | top 64% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4  (+1.4) | 2.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.9 km | 4.5 km  (−370 m) |
| To the airport | 2.5 km  (−1.8 km) | 4.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19  (+19) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 121 | 2 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1971 | – |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 15:30 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.8 km apart

## Cayuga Blu or Ithaca Boat House: common questions

### Which is better, Cayuga Blu or Ithaca Boat House?

Cayuga Blu leads in 7 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Ithaca (NY). Ithaca Boat House is stronger in guest rating, distance to the centre.

### Which is cheaper, Cayuga Blu or Ithaca Boat House?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ithaca Boat House is closer: 4.5 km from the centre, against 4.9 km for Cayuga Blu.

### How far apart are Cayuga Blu and Ithaca Boat House?

The two hotels are 1.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cayuga-blu-ithaca-ny-vs-ithaca-boat-house-ithaca-ny/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/