Hostal Abril vs Hostal Casa Mercedes
Both are in Nerja, 550 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hostal Abril
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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Hostal Casa Mercedes
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 550 m apart.
Choose Hostal Abril if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (128 / 31)
Choose Hostal Casa Mercedes if you want
- breakfast included
Why is Hostal Abril better than Hostal Casa Mercedes?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 2540 m closer to the area centre−540 m
- 3More guest reviews (146 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×8.6
- 497 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+97
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 81 vs 60)+21
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Hostal Casa Mercedes better than Hostal Abril?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 13:00)−3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostal Abril vs Hostal Casa Mercedes: which hotel is better? | Hostal Abril | Hostal Casa Mercedes |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 146 +129 | 17 |
| Google rating | – | 4.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 232 |
| Rank in Nerja | top 45% +32% | bottom 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +0.3 | 7.3 |
| Distance to Nerja centre | 440 m −540 m | 980 m |
| To the beach | 610 m | 540 m −80 m |
| To the airport | 56 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 128 +97 | 31 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m | 240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 15 +9 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 17 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +8 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 10:30 −3h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
550 m apart
Hostal Abril: city centre: 200 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 56 km, beach: 610 m, 128 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Hostal Casa Mercedes: city centre: 590 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 57 km, beach: 540 m, 31 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Hostal Abril or Hostal Casa Mercedes: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Abril or Hostal Casa Mercedes?
They are evenly matched. Hostal Abril is stronger in guest rating; Hostal Casa Mercedes is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Abril or Hostal Casa Mercedes?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hostal Abril is closer: 440 m from the centre, against 980 m for Hostal Casa Mercedes.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hostal Casa Mercedes is 540 m from the nearest beach; Hostal Abril is 610 m.
How far apart are Hostal Abril and Hostal Casa Mercedes?
The two hotels are 550 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