Kiama Shores vs Nova Kiama
Both are in Kiama, 550 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kiama
Kiama Shores
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★Kiama
Nova Kiama
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 550 m apart.
Choose Nova Kiama if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.8)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2019 / 2012)
Why is Kiama Shores better than Nova Kiama?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Nova Kiama better than Kiama Shores?
- 1440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2012)+7y
- 3Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kiama Shores vs Nova Kiama: which hotel is better? | Kiama Shores | Nova Kiama |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Public transport | 8.1 | 10.0 +1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 305 | 387 +82 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 407 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.1 +0.3 |
| Distance to Kiama centre | 450 m | 170 m −280 m |
| To the beach | 320 m | 240 m −80 m |
| To public transport | 490 m | 50 m −440 m |
| To the airport | 85 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 52 | 50 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m −510 m | 750 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 50 | 32 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2019 +7y |
| Listed amenities | 18 +7 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
550 m apart
Kiama Shores: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Kiama railway station: 490 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 85 km, beach: 320 m, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Nova Kiama: city centre: 920 m, nearest station Kiama railway station: 50 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 86 km, beach: 240 m, 50 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Kiama Shores or Nova Kiama: common questions
Which is better, Kiama Shores or Nova Kiama?
Nova Kiama leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Kiama Shores or Nova Kiama?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Nova Kiama is closer: 170 m from the centre, against 450 m for Kiama Shores.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Nova Kiama is 240 m from the nearest beach; Kiama Shores is 320 m.
How far apart are Kiama Shores and Nova Kiama?
The two hotels are 550 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