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title: "JOYinn vs Pension Wave Inn: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick JOYinn. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. JOYinn or Pension Wave Inn in Ito? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/joyinn-ito-vs-pension-wave-inn-ito/
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# JOYinn vs Pension Wave Inn

Both are in Ito, 830 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.7

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

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

Hotel · ★★ · Villas In Amagi Highland
## [Pension Wave Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pension-wave-inn-ito/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1951494/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick JOYinn

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 830 m apart.

### Choose JOYinn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is JOYinn better than Pension Wave Inn?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2) (+1.1)
2.  More guest reviews (220 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×37)

### Why is Pension Wave Inn better than JOYinn?

1.  780 m closer to the area centre (−780 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | JOYinn | Pension Wave Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.1) | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.7 | 5.2  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.7  (+1.0) | 2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.9) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.1) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 220  (+214) | 6 |
| Rank in Ito | top 3%  (+60%) | top 63% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 5.2  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Villas In Amagi Highland centre | 6.3 km | 5.5 km  (−780 m) |
| To public transport | 1.3 km  (−190 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 26 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 16  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 5  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1985 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

830 m apart

## JOYinn or Pension Wave Inn: common questions

### Which is better, JOYinn or Pension Wave Inn?

JOYinn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Pension Wave Inn is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, JOYinn or Pension Wave Inn?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Pension Wave Inn is closer: 5.5 km from the centre, against 6.3 km for JOYinn.

### How far apart are JOYinn and Pension Wave Inn?

The two hotels are 830 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-pension-wave-inn-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/