Maple Arima vs Diamond Arima Onsen Society
Both are in Kobe, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Maple Arima
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
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Diamond Arima Onsen Society
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Maple Arima
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 120 m apart.
Choose Maple Arima if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Diamond Arima Onsen Society if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Maple Arima better than Diamond Arima Onsen Society?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.5)+0.9
- 231 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+31
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 71 vs 58)+13
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2008 vs 1984)+24y
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (64 vs 130 rooms)−66
Why is Diamond Arima Onsen Society better than Maple Arima?
- 1More guest reviews (504 vs 205), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (130 vs 64 rooms)×2.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Maple Arima vs Diamond Arima Onsen Society: which hotel is better? | Maple Arima | Diamond Arima Onsen Society |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.9 | 7.5 |
| Location | 4.8 +0.5 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Public transport | 7.1 +0.7 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.9 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.9 | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 205 | 504 +299 |
| Rank in Kobe | top 51% +40% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.8 +0.5 | 4.3 |
| Distance to Yamaguchicho-Koukaen centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 690 m −120 m | 820 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 50 +31 | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 64 | 130 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 +24y | 1984 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
120 m apart
Maple Arima or Diamond Arima Onsen Society: common questions
Which is better, Maple Arima or Diamond Arima Onsen Society?
Maple Arima leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Maple Arima or Diamond Arima Onsen Society?
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How far apart are Maple Arima and Diamond Arima Onsen Society?
The two hotels are 120 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