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title: "Daffodil Inn vs Hotel Santhosh Inn: which hotel is better?"
description: "Daffodil Inn or Hotel Santhosh Inn in Vailankanni? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Daffodil Inn vs Hotel Santhosh Inn

Both are in Vailankanni, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayath
## [Daffodil Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/daffodil-inn-vailankanni/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1335466/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · South Poigainallur
## [Hotel Santhosh Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-santhosh-inn-vailankanni/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.2 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1623927/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Daffodil Inn

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Daffodil Inn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 6.2)
-   to walk to the sights (1.5 km / 2.3 km)

### Why is Daffodil Inn better than Hotel Santhosh Inn?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 6.2) (+1.6)
2.  760 m closer to the city centre (−760 m)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)

### Why is Hotel Santhosh Inn better than Daffodil Inn?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (143 vs 65), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Daffodil Inn | Hotel Santhosh Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+1.6) | 6.2 |
| Location | 2.5  (+0.7) | 1.8 |
| Beach access | 3.9  (+0.9) | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 3.1  (+2.1) | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6  (+1.2) | 6.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+1.6) | 6.2 |
| Number of reviews | 65 | 143  (+78) |
| Rank in Vailankanni | top 48%  (+37%) | bottom 15% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5  (+0.7) | 1.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km  (−760 m) | 2.3 km |
| To the beach | 1.9 km  (−280 m) | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.4 km  (−390 m) | 1.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 49 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 9  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:01 |
| Amenities |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

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-   Hotel Santhosh Inn is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
-   Daffodil Inn: €30 a night on average · Hotel Santhosh Inn: €14 a night on average

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Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## Location

1.6 km apart

Daffodil Inn: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Velankanni: 1.4 km, beach: 1.9 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

Hotel Santhosh Inn: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Velankanni: 1.8 km, beach: 2.1 km.

## Daffodil Inn or Hotel Santhosh Inn: common questions

### Which is better, Daffodil Inn or Hotel Santhosh Inn?

Daffodil Inn leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Daffodil Inn or Hotel Santhosh Inn?

Over the year Hotel Santhosh Inn costs about €14 a night on average against €30 at Daffodil Inn, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Daffodil Inn is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Hotel Santhosh Inn.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Daffodil Inn is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Santhosh Inn is 2.1 km.

### How far apart are Daffodil Inn and Hotel Santhosh Inn?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/daffodil-inn-vailankanni-vs-hotel-santhosh-inn-vailankanni/. 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/