Hostal Casa Mercedes vs Los Arcos
Both are in Nerja, 630 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Nerja
Hostal Casa Mercedes
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 9 of 13
Hotel★★★Urbanización Ladera del Águila
Los Arcos
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Score by category
- 3 of 13
The short answer
Pick Hostal Casa Mercedes
It comes out ahead on 9 of 13 compared facts. 630 m apart.
Choose Hostal Casa Mercedes if you want
- to be closer to the beach (540 m / 770 m)
- to walk to the sights (590 m / 1.2 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (31 / 14)
- breakfast included
Why is Hostal Casa Mercedes better than Los Arcos?
- 1240 m closer to the beach (540 m vs 770 m)−240 m
- 2590 m closer to the city centre−590 m
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 417 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 5Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 14:00)−4h
Why is Los Arcos better than Hostal Casa Mercedes?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostal Casa Mercedes vs Los Arcos: which hotel is better? | Hostal Casa Mercedes | Los Arcos |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | – |
| Location | 7.3 | – |
| Beach access | 8.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.1 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.2 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 26 +9 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 232 | – |
| Rank in Nerja | top 73% +12% | top 85% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +1.8 | 5.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 590 m −590 m | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 540 m −240 m | 770 m |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 +17 | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 12 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 10:30 −4h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
630 m apart
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.
Los Arcos: city centre: 1.2 km, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 57 km, beach: 770 m, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Hostal Casa Mercedes or Los Arcos: common questions
Which is better, Hostal Casa Mercedes or Los Arcos?
Hostal Casa Mercedes leads in 9 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Nerja. Los Arcos is stronger in number of reviews, star rating, listed amenities.
Which is cheaper, Hostal Casa Mercedes or Los Arcos?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hostal Casa Mercedes is closer: 590 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Los Arcos.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hostal Casa Mercedes is 540 m from the nearest beach; Los Arcos is 770 m.
How far apart are Hostal Casa Mercedes and Los Arcos?
The two hotels are 630 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