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title: "Lake Side Nikko vs Nikko Sansui: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Nikko Sansui. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Lake Side Nikko or Nikko Sansui in Nikkō? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Lake Side Nikko vs Nikko Sansui

Both are in Nikkō, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★
## [Lake Side Nikko](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lake-side-nikko-nikko/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1750665/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★
## [Nikko Sansui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nikko-sansui-nikko/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1898857/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nikko Sansui

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Nikko Sansui if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Lake Side Nikko better than Nikko Sansui?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (117 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable (×4.9)
3.  Later check-out (10:00 vs 9:00) (+1h)

### Why is Nikko Sansui better than Lake Side Nikko?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.2) (+1.4)
2.  320 m closer to the beach (1.8 km vs 2.1 km) (−320 m)
3.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
4.  25 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+25)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 24) (+34)
6.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Lake Side Nikko | Nikko Sansui |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.6  (+1.4) |
| Location | 1.5 | 3.1  (+1.6) |
| Beach access | 3.2 | 4.3  (+1.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 8.5  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.6  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 117  (+93) | 24 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 173  (+25) | 148 |
| Rank in Nikkō | top 92% | top 52%  (+40%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.5 | 3.1  (+1.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 13 km | 12 km  (−1.1 km) |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 1.8 km  (−320 m) |
| To the airport | 100 km | 100 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 27  (+25) |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 14 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1993 |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+9) | 1 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00  (+1h) | 9:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.3 km apart

## Lake Side Nikko or Nikko Sansui: common questions

### Which is better, Lake Side Nikko or Nikko Sansui?

Nikko Sansui leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Lake Side Nikko or Nikko Sansui?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nikko Sansui is closer: 12 km from the centre, against 13 km for Lake Side Nikko.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Nikko Sansui is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Lake Side Nikko is 2.1 km.

### How far apart are Lake Side Nikko and Nikko Sansui?

The two hotels are 1.3 km 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/lake-side-nikko-nikko-vs-nikko-sansui-nikko/. 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/