Meritz Hotel vs Yew Hotel
Both are in Miri, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Marina Square 2
Meritz Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Marina Square 2
Yew Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 400 m apart.
Choose Meritz Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.7)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 290 / 30)
Choose Yew Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.3 km / 1.6 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 92)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 30 / 290)
Why is Meritz Hotel better than Yew Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.7)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (21,560 vs 1,119), so the rating is more reliable×19
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (290 vs 30 rooms)×9.7
Why is Yew Hotel better than Meritz Hotel?
- 158 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+58
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2012)+4y
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (30 vs 290 rooms)−260
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Meritz Hotel vs Yew Hotel: which hotel is better? | Meritz Hotel | Yew Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0 | – |
| Beach access | 4.8 | 5.8 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +0.3 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +0.3 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 21,560 +20,441 | 1,119 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 77 |
| Rank in Miri | bottom 25% +8% | bottom 17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.7 +0.3 |
| Distance to Marina Square 2 centre | 1.6 km | 1.2 km −360 m |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 1.3 km −280 m |
| To the airport | 8.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 92 | 150 +58 |
| To the nearest food shop | 10 m −400 m | 410 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 290 | 30 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2016 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 18 +10 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
400 m apart
Meritz Hotel: city centre: 480 m, Miri Airport (MYY): 8.4 km, beach: 1.6 km, 92 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Yew Hotel: city centre: 120 m, Miri Airport (MYY): 8.1 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Meritz Hotel or Yew Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Meritz Hotel or Yew Hotel?
Yew Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, Meritz Hotel or Yew Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Yew Hotel is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Meritz Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Yew Hotel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Meritz Hotel is 1.6 km.
How far apart are Meritz Hotel and Yew Hotel?
The two hotels are 400 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