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title: "Hermes Resort & Spa vs Villa Malpe: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hermes Resort & Spa or Villa Malpe in Udupi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Hermes Resort & Spa vs Villa Malpe

Both are in Udupi, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Badanidiyuru
## [Hermes Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hermes-resort-spa-udupi/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1513747/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Badanidiyuru
## [Villa Malpe](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-malpe-udupi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2288668/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Villa Malpe

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Hermes Resort & Spa if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 72 / 5)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2018)

### Choose Villa Malpe if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 6.5)
-   to be closer to the beach (560 m / 770 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 72)

### Why is Hermes Resort & Spa better than Villa Malpe?

1.  1.2 km closer to the area centre (−1.2 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018) (+5y)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (72 vs 5 rooms) (×14.4)

### Why is Villa Malpe better than Hermes Resort & Spa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 6.5) (+2.7)
2.  210 m closer to the beach (560 m vs 770 m) (−210 m)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (5 vs 72 rooms) (−67)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hermes Resort & Spa | Villa Malpe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 9.2  (+2.7) |
| Location | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.7 | 8.4  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.7 | 9.1  (+2.4) |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 9.2  (+2.7) |
| Number of reviews | 267  (+39) | 228 |
| Rank in Udupi | bottom 3% | top 8%  (+89%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Distance to Badanidiyuru centre | 300 m  (−1.2 km) | 1.5 km |
| To the beach | 770 m | 560 m  (−210 m) |
| To the airport | 52 km | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 72 | 5 |
| Floors | 8 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+5y) | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+8) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Hermes Resort & SpaVilla Malpe

           

-   Hermes Resort & Spa is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Hermes Resort & Spa: €43 a night on average · Villa Malpe: €57 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Udupi by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/udupi/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Hermes Resort & Spa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hermes-resort-spa-udupi/prices/)[Villa Malpe prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-malpe-udupi/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

Hermes Resort & Spa: city centre: 6.9 km, Mangaluru International Airport (IXE): 52 km, beach: 770 m, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

Villa Malpe: city centre: 6.8 km, Mangaluru International Airport (IXE): 51 km, beach: 560 m.

## Weather in Udupi

[Udupi weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/karnataka/udupi/weather)

## Hermes Resort & Spa or Villa Malpe: common questions

### Which is better, Hermes Resort & Spa or Villa Malpe?

Villa Malpe leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Hermes Resort & Spa or Villa Malpe?

Over the year Hermes Resort & Spa costs about €43 a night on average against €57 at Villa Malpe, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hermes Resort & Spa is closer: 300 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Villa Malpe.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Villa Malpe is 560 m from the nearest beach; Hermes Resort & Spa is 770 m.

### How far apart are Hermes Resort & Spa and Villa Malpe?

The two hotels are 1.2 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/hermes-resort-spa-udupi-vs-villa-malpe-udupi/. 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/