Explora Prestige vs Pingouinvillas
Both are in Mauritius Island, 850 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseBlue Bay
Explora Prestige
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
ApartmentBlue Bay
Pingouinvillas
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Pingouinvillas
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 850 m apart.
Choose Explora Prestige if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.7 / 7.2)
Choose Pingouinvillas if you want
- to be closer to the beach (190 m / 520 m)
Why is Explora Prestige better than Pingouinvillas?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 7.2)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (100 vs 42), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
Why is Pingouinvillas better than Explora Prestige?
- 1330 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 520 m)−330 m
- 2590 m closer to the area centre−590 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 0)+22
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Explora Prestige vs Pingouinvillas: which hotel is better? | Explora Prestige | Pingouinvillas |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 +0.5 | 7.2 |
| Location | 4.7 | 6.7 +2.0 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.6 | 9.7 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 +0.2 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 +0.5 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 100 +58 | 42 |
| Rank in Mauritius Island | bottom 18% +8% | bottom 10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 | 6.7 +2.0 |
| Distance to Blue Bay centre | 740 m | 150 m −590 m |
| To the beach | 520 m | 190 m −330 m |
| To the airport | 3.2 km | 3.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 4 +4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 9 | 12 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +9 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
850 m apart
Explora Prestige: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): 3.2 km, beach: 520 m.
Pingouinvillas: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): 3.9 km, beach: 190 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Explora Prestige or Pingouinvillas: common questions
Which is better, Explora Prestige or Pingouinvillas?
Pingouinvillas leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Explora Prestige is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Explora Prestige or Pingouinvillas?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Pingouinvillas is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 740 m for Explora Prestige.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Pingouinvillas is 190 m from the nearest beach; Explora Prestige is 520 m.
How far apart are Explora Prestige and Pingouinvillas?
The two hotels are 850 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