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title: "Emerald Residence vs The Limes: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Emerald Residence. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Emerald Residence or The Limes in York? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Emerald Residence vs The Limes

Both are in York, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★ · Fulford
## [Emerald Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/emerald-residence-york/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

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Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Heslington
## [The Limes](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-limes-york/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2205015/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Emerald Residence

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 400 m apart.

### Choose Emerald Residence if you want

-   to be closer to the beach

### Choose The Limes if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Emerald Residence better than The Limes?

1.  380 m closer to the beach (790 m vs 1.2 km) (−380 m)
2.  More guest reviews (55 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)

### Why is The Limes better than Emerald Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7) (+1.2)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Emerald Residence | The Limes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9  (+1.2) |
| Location | 5.6  (+1.8) | 3.8 |
| Beach access | 7.6  (+1.3) | 6.3 |
| Public transport | – | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 55  (+32) | 23 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 53 | 126  (+73) |
| Rank in York | top 97% | top 42%  (+55%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+1.8) | 3.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km | 2.2 km  (−400 m) |
| To the beach | 790 m  (−380 m) | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 39 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 11 | 17 |
| Listed amenities | 9  (+2) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−2h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

400 m apart

## Emerald Residence or The Limes: common questions

### Which is better, Emerald Residence or The Limes?

Emerald Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. The Limes is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Emerald Residence or The Limes?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Limes is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Emerald Residence.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Emerald Residence is 790 m from the nearest beach; The Limes is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are Emerald Residence and The Limes?

The two hotels are 400 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/emerald-residence-york-vs-the-limes-york/. 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/