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title: "Family Pension Nova vs JOYinn: which hotel is better?"
description: "Family Pension Nova or JOYinn in Ito? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/family-pension-nova-ito-vs-joyinn-ito/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Family Pension Nova vs JOYinn

Both are in Ito, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse
## [Family Pension Nova](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/family-pension-nova-ito/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1404285/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★
## [JOYinn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/joyinn-ito/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1706842/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick JOYinn

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose JOYinn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.9)
-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.0 km)

### Why is Family Pension Nova better than JOYinn?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is JOYinn better than Family Pension Nova?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.9) (+1.4)
2.  740 m closer to the city centre (−740 m)
3.  More guest reviews (220 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Family Pension Nova | JOYinn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.3  (+1.4) |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 2.0 | 3.7  (+1.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 9.2  (+1.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.3  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 56 | 220  (+164) |
| Rank in Ito | bottom 22% | top 3%  (+75%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.7  (+0.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 1.2 km  (−740 m) |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.3 km  (−310 m) |
| To the airport | 27 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 860 m  (−210 m) | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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

1.5 km apart

Family Pension Nova: city centre: 2.0 km, Oshima Airport (OIM): 27 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

JOYinn: city centre: 1.2 km, Oshima Airport (OIM): 26 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Family Pension Nova or JOYinn: common questions

### Which is better, Family Pension Nova or JOYinn?

JOYinn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Family Pension Nova or JOYinn?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

JOYinn is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Family Pension Nova.

### How far apart are Family Pension Nova and JOYinn?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/family-pension-nova-ito-vs-joyinn-ito/. 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/