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title: "KAVANAS INN vs KIWI INN: which hotel is better?"
description: "KAVANAS INN or KIWI INN in Taiping? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kavanas-inn-taiping-vs-kiwi-inn-taiping/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# KAVANAS INN vs KIWI INN

Both are in Taiping, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Kampung Simpang
## [KAVANAS INN](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kavanas-inn-taiping/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 3.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1721148/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Kampung Pak Darus
## [KIWI INN](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kiwi-inn-taiping/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1729511/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick KAVANAS INN

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose KAVANAS INN if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (25 / 8)

### Choose KIWI INN if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 6.6)
-   to walk to the sights (4.1 km / 4.8 km)

### Why is KAVANAS INN better than KIWI INN?

1.  17 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+17)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 31) (+14)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is KIWI INN better than KAVANAS INN?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.6) (+2.2)
2.  More guest reviews (174 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×22)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | KAVANAS INN | KIWI INN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.8  (+2.2) |
| Location | 3.5  (+0.6) | 2.9 |
| Public transport | 5.7  (+0.9) | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.8  (+2.2) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 174  (+166) |
| Rank in Taiping | bottom 38% | top 14%  (+48%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.5  (+0.6) | 2.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.8 km | 4.1 km  (−700 m) |
| To public transport | 950 m  (−160 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 51 km | 49 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25  (+17) | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m  (−480 m) | 840 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[KIWI INN prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kiwi-inn-taiping/prices/)

## Location

2.1 km apart

KAVANAS INN: city centre: 4.8 km, nearest station KTM Bukit Mertajam: 950 m, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 51 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m.

KIWI INN: city centre: 4.1 km, nearest station KTM Bukit Mertajam: 1.1 km, Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH): 49 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Taiping

[Taiping weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/malaysia/perak/taiping/weather)

## KAVANAS INN or KIWI INN: common questions

### Which is better, KAVANAS INN or KIWI INN?

KAVANAS INN leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. KIWI INN is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, KAVANAS INN or KIWI INN?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

KIWI INN is closer: 4.1 km from the centre, against 4.8 km for KAVANAS INN.

### How far apart are KAVANAS INN and KIWI INN?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/kavanas-inn-taiping-vs-kiwi-inn-taiping/. 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/