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
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseBadanidiyuru
Villa Malpe
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 11.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018)+5y
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (72 vs 5 rooms)×14.4
Why is Villa Malpe better than Hermes Resort & Spa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 6.5)+2.7
- 2210 m closer to the beach (560 m vs 770 m)−210 m
- 3A 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 vs Villa Malpe: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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
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Hotel prices in Udupi by month
All months
| Month | Hermes Resort & Spa | Villa Malpe |
|---|---|---|
| December | €46 | €53 |
| January | €43 | €54 |
| February | €46 | €55 |
| March | €46 | €55 |
| April | €46 | €73 |
| May | €43 | €54 |
| June | €40 | €54 |
| July | €40 | €54 |
| August | €40 | €54 |
| September | €40 | €54 |
| October | €40 | €54 |
| November | €49 | €67 |
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 monthVilla Malpe prices by month
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.
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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.
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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