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title: "Mermaid Beach Hotel vs Waves Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Mermaid Beach Hotel or Waves Hotel in Ajman? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Mermaid Beach Hotel vs Waves Hotel

Both are in Ajman, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Al Rumailah
## [Mermaid Beach Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mermaid-beach-hotel-ajman/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1840175/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Al Rumailah
## [Waves Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/waves-hotel-ajman/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 6.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2310961/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mermaid Beach Hotel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Mermaid Beach Hotel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (50 m / 400 m)
-   to walk to the sights (1.5 km / 2.0 km)

### Why is Mermaid Beach Hotel better than Waves Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (6.9 vs 6.5) (+0.4)
2.  350 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 400 m) (−350 m)
3.  More guest reviews (1,016 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×73)

### Why is Waves Hotel better than Mermaid Beach Hotel?

1.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mermaid Beach Hotel | Waves Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.9  (+0.4) | 6.5 |
| Location | 8.2  (+1.3) | 6.9 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+1.0) | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.9 | 7.0  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 6.9  (+0.4) | 6.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,016  (+1,002) | 14 |
| Rank in Ajman | bottom 29% | bottom 37%  (+8%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2  (+1.3) | 6.9 |
| Distance to Al Rumailah centre | 760 m | 670 m |
| To the beach | 50 m  (−350 m) | 400 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 29 | 42  (+13) |
| To the nearest food shop | 580 m | 650 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | – |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Mermaid Beach Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mermaid-beach-hotel-ajman/prices/)

## Location

1.4 km apart

Mermaid Beach Hotel: city centre: 1.5 km, Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): 12 km, beach: 50 m, 29 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Waves Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): 12 km, beach: 400 m, 42 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ajman

[Ajman weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-arab-emirates/ajman/ajman/weather)

## Mermaid Beach Hotel or Waves Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Mermaid Beach Hotel or Waves Hotel?

Mermaid Beach Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Mermaid Beach Hotel or Waves Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mermaid Beach Hotel is 50 m from the nearest beach; Waves Hotel is 400 m.

### How far apart are Mermaid Beach Hotel and Waves Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.4 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/mermaid-beach-hotel-ajman-vs-waves-hotel-ajman/. 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/