Island Vista vs Bicheno by the Bay
Both are in Bicheno, 970 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Bicheno
Bicheno by the Bay
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Bicheno by the Bay
It comes out ahead on 2 of 4 compared facts. 970 m apart.
Choose Island Vista if you want
- to walk to the sights
Choose Bicheno by the Bay if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Island Vista better than Bicheno by the Bay?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
Why is Bicheno by the Bay better than Island Vista?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Island Vista vs Bicheno by the Bay: which hotel is better? | Island Vista | Bicheno by the Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.6 |
| Location | – | 5.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | – | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | – | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | – | 567 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 383 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 5.7 |
| Distance to Bicheno centre | 640 m | 400 m −230 m |
| To the beach | – | 650 m |
| To the airport | – | 98 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 24 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
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Location
970 m apart
Island Vista or Bicheno by the Bay: common questions
Which is better, Island Vista or Bicheno by the Bay?
Bicheno by the Bay leads in 2 of 4 categories, including distance to Bicheno centre, check-in from. Island Vista is stronger in star rating.
Which is cheaper, Island Vista or Bicheno by the Bay?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Bicheno by the Bay is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 640 m for Island Vista.
How far apart are Island Vista and Bicheno by the Bay?
The two hotels are 970 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