D'BJ Motel vs The CEO Duplex Studio Suite
Both are in Penang, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
D'BJ Motel
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
ApartmentKampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
The CEO Duplex Studio Suite
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The CEO Duplex Studio Suite
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 460 m apart.
Choose D'BJ Motel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (6.9 / 7.0)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 2)
Choose The CEO Duplex Studio Suite if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.8 km / 9.2 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 8)
Why is D'BJ Motel better than The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The CEO Duplex Studio Suite better than D'BJ Motel?
- 1440 m closer to the area centre−440 m
- 2More guest reviews (403 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable×18
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| D'BJ Motel vs The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: which hotel is better? | D'BJ Motel | The CEO Duplex Studio Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Location | 3.8 | 4.2 +0.4 |
| Beach access | 1.9 | 3.0 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.8 | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.0 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 22 | 403 +381 |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 17% +12% | bottom 5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 4.2 +0.4 |
| Distance to Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua centre | 1.8 km | 1.3 km −440 m |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | 2.1 km −310 m |
| To the airport | 4.3 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 88 | 93 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m −240 m | 350 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 8 | 2 |
| Floors | 2 | 16 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | – | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
D'BJ MotelThe CEO Duplex Studio Suite
- D'BJ Motel is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- D'BJ Motel: €26 a night on average · The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: €67 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | D'BJ Motel | The CEO Duplex Studio Suite |
|---|---|---|
| November | €20 | €68 |
| December | €20 | €75 |
| January | €20 | €69 |
| February | €30 | €71 |
| March | €30 | €71 |
| April | €30 | €65 |
| May | €28 | €62 |
| June | €28 | €62 |
| July | €28 | €62 |
| August | – | €62 |
| September | – | €69 |
| October | – | €69 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
460 m apart
D'BJ Motel: city centre: 9.2 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 4.3 km, beach: 2.5 km, 88 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: city centre: 8.8 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 4.8 km, beach: 2.1 km, 93 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
D'BJ Motel or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: common questions
Which is better, D'BJ Motel or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
The CEO Duplex Studio Suite leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, D'BJ Motel or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
Over the year D'BJ Motel costs about €26 a night on average against €67 at The CEO Duplex Studio Suite, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The CEO Duplex Studio Suite is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for D'BJ Motel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The CEO Duplex Studio Suite is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; D'BJ Motel is 2.5 km.
How far apart are D'BJ Motel and The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
The two hotels are 460 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