J Lin Hostel vs Kenting Hemingway
Both are in Kenting, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★Kenting
J Lin Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Guesthouse★★Kenting
Kenting Hemingway
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kenting Hemingway
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 160 m apart.
Choose J Lin Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Kenting Hemingway if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is J Lin Hostel better than Kenting Hemingway?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Kenting Hemingway better than J Lin Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3)+0.5
- 2150 m closer to the beach (300 m vs 450 m)−150 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2011)+4y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| J Lin Hostel vs Kenting Hemingway: which hotel is better? | J Lin Hostel | Kenting Hemingway |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8 +0.5 |
| Location | 6.7 | 7.4 +0.7 |
| Beach access | 8.8 | 9.3 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.8 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.8 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 382 +40 | 342 |
| Rank in Kenting | top 87% | top 64% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 7.4 +0.7 |
| Distance to Kenting centre | 830 m | 740 m |
| To the beach | 450 m | 300 m −150 m |
| To the airport | 77 km | 77 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 14 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 22 | 8 |
| Floors | 1 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2015 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
160 m apart
J Lin Hostel or Kenting Hemingway: common questions
Which is better, J Lin Hostel or Kenting Hemingway?
Kenting Hemingway leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, J Lin Hostel or Kenting Hemingway?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kenting Hemingway is 300 m from the nearest beach; J Lin Hostel is 450 m.
How far apart are J Lin Hostel and Kenting Hemingway?
The two hotels are 160 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