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title: "Discovery Ancol vs SmartHomm Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Discovery Ancol or SmartHomm Hotel in Jakarta? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Discovery Ancol vs SmartHomm Hotel

Both are in Jakarta, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Pademangan
## [Discovery Ancol](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/discovery-ancol-jakarta/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1356627/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Pademangan
## [SmartHomm Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/smarthomm-hotel-jakarta/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2110700/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 670 m apart.

### Choose Discovery Ancol if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 257 / 73)

### Choose SmartHomm Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (7.1 km / 7.7 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 73 / 257)

### Why is Discovery Ancol better than SmartHomm Hotel?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (4,147 vs 1,084), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
3.  8 more sights within 1 km (+8)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (257 vs 73 rooms) (×3.5)

### Why is SmartHomm Hotel better than Discovery Ancol?

1.  270 m closer to public transport (−270 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (73 vs 257 rooms) (−184)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Discovery Ancol | SmartHomm Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.9  (+1.9) | 2.0 |
| Public transport | 5.8 | 7.2  (+1.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 4,147  (+3,063) | 1,084 |
| Rank in Jakarta | top 43% | top 39%  (+4%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Distance to Pademangan centre | 420 m | 250 m  (−170 m) |
| To the beach | 1.9 km  (−540 m) | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 930 m | 670 m  (−270 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15  (+5) | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 970 m  (−350 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 5  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 21  (+8) | 13 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 257 | 73 |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+12) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

670 m apart

Discovery Ancol: city centre: 7.7 km, nearest station Stasiun B Gondola: 930 m, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP): 17 km, beach: 1.9 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.

SmartHomm Hotel: city centre: 7.1 km, nearest station Dipo Kereta Jakarta Kota: 670 m, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP): 17 km, beach: 2.4 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Jakarta

[Jakarta weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/indonesia/jakarta/jakarta/weather)

## Discovery Ancol or SmartHomm Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Discovery Ancol or SmartHomm Hotel?

They are evenly matched. Discovery Ancol is stronger in beach access; SmartHomm Hotel is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Discovery Ancol or SmartHomm Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

SmartHomm Hotel is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 420 m for Discovery Ancol.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Discovery Ancol is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; SmartHomm Hotel is 2.4 km.

### How far apart are Discovery Ancol and SmartHomm Hotel?

The two hotels are 670 m 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/discovery-ancol-jakarta-vs-smarthomm-hotel-jakarta/. 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/