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title: "JOYinn vs Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. JOYinn or Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen in Ito? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-19
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# JOYinn vs Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen

Both are in Ito, 800 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★
## [JOYinn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/joyinn-ito/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1706842/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★
## [Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/livemax-resort-izu-kogen-ito/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1783094/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 800 m apart.

### Choose JOYinn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.9)
-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.0 km)

### Choose Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Why is JOYinn better than Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.9) (+1.4)
2.  760 m closer to the city centre (−760 m)
3.  More guest reviews (220 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×12)

### Why is Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen better than JOYinn?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  240 m closer to public transport (−240 m)
4.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
5.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | JOYinn | Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.4) | 7.9 |
| Location | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 3.0  (+2.0) |
| Public transport | 3.7 | 5.0  (+1.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+1.0) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.4) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 220  (+201) | 19 |
| Rank in Ito | top 3%  (+71%) | top 74% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 5.0  (+0.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km  (−760 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.1 km  (−240 m) |
| To the airport | 26 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 13  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 7 | 6 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

800 m apart

JOYinn: city centre: 1.2 km, Oshima Airport (OIM): 26 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen: city centre: 2.0 km, Oshima Airport (OIM): 26 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## JOYinn or Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen: common questions

### Which is better, JOYinn or Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen?

Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. JOYinn is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, JOYinn or Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

JOYinn is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen.

### How far apart are JOYinn and Livemax Resort Izu-Kogen?

The two hotels are 800 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/joyinn-ito-vs-livemax-resort-izu-kogen-ito/. 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/