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title: "Hotel Sea Shell vs Moana: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Moana. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Hotel Sea Shell or Moana in Izu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-sea-shell-izu-vs-moana-izu/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Hotel Sea Shell vs Moana

Both are in Izu, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Shimoda
## [Hotel Sea Shell](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-sea-shell-izu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1624859/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Shimoda
## [Moana](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moana-izu/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1853464/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Moana

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 170 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Sea Shell if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose Moana if you want

-   to be closer to the beach

### Why is Hotel Sea Shell better than Moana?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.2) (+1.8)

### Why is Moana better than Hotel Sea Shell?

1.  160 m closer to the beach (30 m vs 190 m) (−160 m)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Sea Shell | Moana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.8) | 7.2 |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.9  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.8) | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 32  (+3) | 29 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 137 | – |
| Rank in Izu | top 28%  (+63%) | top 91% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.9  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Shimoda centre | 2.8 km | 2.9 km |
| To the beach | 190 m | 30 m  (−160 m) |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 9 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+6) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/moana-izu-vs-hotel-sea-shell-izu/)

## Location

170 m apart

## Hotel Sea Shell or Moana: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Sea Shell or Moana?

Moana leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Hotel Sea Shell is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Sea Shell or Moana?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Moana is 30 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Sea Shell is 190 m.

### How far apart are Hotel Sea Shell and Moana?

The two hotels are 170 m 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-sea-shell-izu-vs-moana-izu/. 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/