Index Hotel vs Tamarind Hotel
Both are in Dubai, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Deira
Tamarind Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Index Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 170 m apart.
Choose Index Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.4 / 6.1)
Why is Index Hotel better than Tamarind Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.4 vs 6.1)+1.3
- 26 more sights within 1 km+6
Why is Tamarind Hotel better than Index Hotel?
- 1Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Index Hotel vs Tamarind Hotel: which hotel is better? | Index Hotel | Tamarind Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 +1.3 | 6.1 |
| Location | 6.6 +0.4 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.9 | 1.5 +0.6 |
| Public transport | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 +1.3 | 6.1 |
| Number of reviews | 83 +31 | 52 |
| Rank in Dubai | bottom 26% +17% | bottom 9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +0.4 | 6.2 |
| Distance to Deira centre | 550 m | 560 m |
| To the beach | 2.7 km | 2.6 km −170 m |
| To public transport | 320 m | 370 m |
| To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 75 +10 | 65 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 | 17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 +6 | 17 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 51 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
170 m apart
Index Hotel: city centre: 11 km, nearest station Al Ras, Dubai U.A.E. Metro Station: 320 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 7.5 km, beach: 2.7 km, 75 places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.
Tamarind Hotel: city centre: 11 km, nearest station Al Ras, Dubai U.A.E. Metro Station: 370 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 7.6 km, beach: 2.6 km, 65 places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.
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Index Hotel or Tamarind Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Index Hotel or Tamarind Hotel?
Index Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location. Tamarind Hotel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Index Hotel or Tamarind Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Tamarind Hotel is 2.6 km from the nearest beach; Index Hotel is 2.7 km.
How far apart are Index Hotel and Tamarind Hotel?
The two hotels are 170 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