Nova Guest House vs The Wave
Both are in Bali, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★★Pengembungan
Nova Guest House
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Apartment★★★★Pengembungan
The Wave
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Wave
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose Nova Guest House if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose The Wave if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Nova Guest House better than The Wave?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is The Wave better than Nova Guest House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.8)+2.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nova Guest House vs The Wave: which hotel is better? | Nova Guest House | The Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.9 +2.1 |
| Location | 6.0 | 6.4 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.7 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.9 +2.1 |
| Number of reviews | 22 +12 | 10 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 54 |
| Rank in Bali | top 93% | top 53% +40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 | 6.4 +0.4 |
| Distance to Pengembungan centre | 120 m −160 m | 280 m |
| To the beach | 930 m | 890 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 47 | 54 +7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +14 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
180 m apart
Nova Guest House or The Wave: common questions
Which is better, Nova Guest House or The Wave?
The Wave leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Nova Guest House or The Wave?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Nova Guest House is closer: 120 m from the centre, against 280 m for The Wave.
How far apart are Nova Guest House and The Wave?
The two hotels are 180 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