Nikko Sansui vs Lake Side Nikko
Both are in Nikkō, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Ryokan★★
Nikko Sansui
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Ryokan★★★
Lake Side Nikko
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 1.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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 Nikko Sansui better than Lake Side Nikko?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.2)+1.4
- 2320 m closer to the beach (1.8 km vs 2.1 km)−320 m
- 31.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 425 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+25
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 24)+34
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Lake Side Nikko better than Nikko Sansui?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (117 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
- 3Later check-out (10:00 vs 9:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nikko Sansui vs Lake Side Nikko: which hotel is better? | Nikko Sansui | Lake Side Nikko |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.4 | 7.2 |
| Location | 3.1 +1.6 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.3 +1.1 | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.4 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 117 +93 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 148 | 173 +25 |
| Rank in Nikkō | top 52% +40% | top 92% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.1 +1.6 | 1.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 12 km −1.1 km | 13 km |
| To the beach | 1.8 km −320 m | 2.1 km |
| To the airport | 100 km | 100 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27 +25 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 9 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1993 | – |
| Listed amenities | 1 | 10 +9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 9:00 | 10:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 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
Nikko Sansui or Lake Side Nikko: common questions
Which is better, Nikko Sansui or Lake Side Nikko?
Nikko Sansui leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Nikko Sansui or Lake Side Nikko?
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 Nikko Sansui and Lake Side Nikko?
The two hotels are 1.3 km 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