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