Emerald Residence vs The Limes
Both are in York, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★Fulford
Emerald Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★Heslington
The Limes
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1380 m closer to the beach (790 m vs 1.2 km)−380 m
- 2More guest reviews (55 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h
Why is The Limes better than Emerald Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7)+1.2
- 2Higher 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 vs The Limes: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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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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