Grand Base Iolani vs J-STAY Beppu indigo
Both are in Beppu, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentKitahama 3-chome
Grand Base Iolani
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
ApartmentKitahama 3-chome
J-STAY Beppu indigo
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Grand Base Iolani
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 220 m apart.
Choose Grand Base Iolani if you want
- to be closer to the beach (620 m / 830 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (130 / 53)
Choose J-STAY Beppu indigo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.1)
Why is Grand Base Iolani better than J-STAY Beppu indigo?
- 1210 m closer to the beach (620 m vs 830 m)−210 m
- 2More guest reviews (727 vs 274), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 377 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+77
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 81 vs 67)+14
Why is J-STAY Beppu indigo better than Grand Base Iolani?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Grand Base Iolani vs J-STAY Beppu indigo: which hotel is better? | Grand Base Iolani | J-STAY Beppu indigo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Location | 8.1 +0.8 | 7.3 |
| Beach access | 8.2 +0.7 | 7.5 |
| Public transport | 9.1 +0.6 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 727 +453 | 274 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 68 | – |
| Rank in Beppu | bottom 22% | bottom 43% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 +0.8 | 7.3 |
| Distance to Kitahama 3-chome centre | 560 m −220 m | 780 m |
| To the beach | 620 m −210 m | 830 m |
| To public transport | 310 m −120 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 130 +77 | 53 |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m | 530 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 5 +2 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
220 m apart
Grand Base Iolani: city centre: 340 m, Oita Airport (OIT): 31 km, beach: 620 m, 130 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
J-STAY Beppu indigo: city centre: 200 m, Oita Airport (OIT): 31 km, beach: 830 m, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Grand Base Iolani or J-STAY Beppu indigo: common questions
Which is better, Grand Base Iolani or J-STAY Beppu indigo?
Grand Base Iolani leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. J-STAY Beppu indigo is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Grand Base Iolani or J-STAY Beppu indigo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Grand Base Iolani is closer: 560 m from the centre, against 780 m for J-STAY Beppu indigo.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Grand Base Iolani is 620 m from the nearest beach; J-STAY Beppu indigo is 830 m.
How far apart are Grand Base Iolani and J-STAY Beppu indigo?
The two hotels are 220 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