Dinard vs Island Bay View Inn
Both are in Malpe, 520 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Thottam
Dinard
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ResortThottam
Island Bay View Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Dinard
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 520 m apart.
Choose Dinard if you want
- to be closer to the beach (40 m / 380 m)
- to walk to the sights (990 m / 1.5 km)
Choose Island Bay View Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
Why is Dinard better than Island Bay View Inn?
- 1340 m closer to the beach (40 m vs 380 m)−340 m
- 2470 m closer to the area centre−470 m
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Island Bay View Inn better than Dinard?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (80 vs 39), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dinard vs Island Bay View Inn: which hotel is better? | Dinard | Island Bay View Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Location | 6.1 +1.2 | 4.9 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +1.0 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 39 | 80 +41 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 +1.2 | 4.9 |
| Distance to Thottam centre | 840 m −470 m | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 40 m −340 m | 380 m |
| To the airport | 51 km | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
520 m apart
Dinard: city centre: 990 m, Mangaluru International Airport (IXE): 51 km, beach: 40 m.
Island Bay View Inn: city centre: 1.5 km, Mangaluru International Airport (IXE): 51 km, beach: 380 m.
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Dinard or Island Bay View Inn: common questions
Which is better, Dinard or Island Bay View Inn?
Dinard leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Island Bay View Inn is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Dinard or Island Bay View Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Dinard is closer: 840 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Island Bay View Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Dinard is 40 m from the nearest beach; Island Bay View Inn is 380 m.
How far apart are Dinard and Island Bay View Inn?
The two hotels are 520 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