Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) vs Mersing Merlin Inn
Both are in Mersing, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseTaman Lautan Biru
Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO)
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Score by category
- 3 of 8
Resort★★★Kampung Seri Lalang Laut
Mersing Merlin Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 8
The short answer
Pick Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO)
It comes out ahead on 3 of 8 compared facts. 1.8 km apart.
Choose Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 7.9)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 34)
Choose Mersing Merlin Inn if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 3.6 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 34 / 1)
Why is Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) better than Mersing Merlin Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.9)+1.5
Why is Mersing Merlin Inn better than Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO)?
- 11.8 km closer to the city centre−1.8 km
- 2More guest reviews (1,945 vs 60), so the rating is more reliable×32
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) vs Mersing Merlin Inn: which hotel is better? | Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) | Mersing Merlin Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 7.9 |
| Location | – | 6.8 |
| Beach access | – | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +1.3 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.5 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 60 | 1,945 +1,885 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 385 |
| Rank in Mersing | top 5% +48% | bottom 47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.6 km | 1.8 km −1.8 km |
| To the beach | – | 240 m |
| To the airport | – | 91 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 850 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 34 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | – | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.8 km apart
Mersing Merlin Inn: city centre: 1.8 km, Senai International Airport (JHB): 91 km, beach: 240 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
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Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) or Mersing Merlin Inn: common questions
Which is better, Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) or Mersing Merlin Inn?
Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) leads in 3 of 8 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Mersing. Mersing Merlin Inn is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre.
Which is cheaper, Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) or Mersing Merlin Inn?
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Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mersing Merlin Inn is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 3.6 km for Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO).
How far apart are Homestay D'Makmur (STUDIO) and Mersing Merlin Inn?
The two hotels are 1.8 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