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title: "Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn vs Laya Waves: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Laya Waves. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn or Laya Waves in Pasikuda? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn vs Laya Waves

Both are in Pasikuda, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★ · Kalkudah
## [Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-nirmaa-shadow-inn-pasikuda/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1603659/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Pasikudah
## [Laya Waves](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/laya-waves-pasikuda/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1762298/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Laya Waves

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Laya Waves if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights

### Why is Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn better than Laya Waves?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Laya Waves better than Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.2) (+0.9)
2.  1.4 km closer to the beach (770 m vs 2.2 km) (−1.4 km)
3.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
4.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
6.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn | Laya Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.1  (+0.9) |
| Location | 1.8 | 4.3  (+2.5) |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 2.9 | 7.7  (+4.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.2  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.1  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 12  (+5) |
| Rank in Pasikuda | top 61% | top 56%  (+5%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.8 | 4.3  (+2.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 690 m  (−1.5 km) |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 770 m  (−1.4 km) |
| To the airport | 25 km  (−1.1 km) | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | ★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 14 | 8 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 23  (+15) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

1.6 km apart

## Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn or Laya Waves: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn or Laya Waves?

Laya Waves leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn or Laya Waves?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Laya Waves is closer: 690 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Laya Waves is 770 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are Hotel Nirmaa Shadow Inn and Laya Waves?

The two hotels are 1.6 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-nirmaa-shadow-inn-pasikuda-vs-laya-waves-pasikuda/. 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/