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title: "Hotel Merloni vs Hotel Sonenga: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hotel Sonenga. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Hotel Merloni or Hotel Sonenga in Menaggio? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Hotel Merloni vs Hotel Sonenga

Both are in Menaggio, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Cardano
## [Hotel Merloni](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-merloni-menaggio/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1599830/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Menaggio
## [Hotel Sonenga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-sonenga-menaggio/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1627939/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Sonenga

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Merloni if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose Hotel Sonenga if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Hotel Merloni better than Hotel Sonenga?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 7.6) (+2.0)

### Why is Hotel Sonenga better than Hotel Merloni?

1.  1.6 km closer to the beach (610 m vs 2.2 km) (−1.6 km)
2.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
3.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Merloni | Hotel Sonenga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+2.0) | 7.6 |
| Location | 3.9 | 6.2  (+2.3) |
| Beach access | 2.9 | 8.2  (+5.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+2.0) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 17  (+7) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+0.4) | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | 241  (+15) | 226 |
| Rank in Menaggio | top 27%  (+64%) | top 91% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 6.2  (+2.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 340 m  (−1.8 km) |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 610 m  (−1.6 km) |
| To the airport | 23 km  (−1.7 km) | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 12  (+8) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+2) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 7  (+3) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.8 km apart

## Hotel Merloni or Hotel Sonenga: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Merloni or Hotel Sonenga?

Hotel Sonenga leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Hotel Merloni is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Merloni or Hotel Sonenga?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Sonenga is closer: 340 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for Hotel Merloni.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Sonenga is 610 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Merloni is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are Hotel Merloni and Hotel Sonenga?

The two hotels are 1.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/hotel-merloni-menaggio-vs-hotel-sonenga-menaggio/. 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/