Nova Kiama vs The Sebel Kiama
Both are in Kiama, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kiama
Nova Kiama
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★½Kiama
The Sebel Kiama
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Sebel Kiama
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 420 m apart.
Choose Nova Kiama if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.8)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 32 / 70)
Choose The Sebel Kiama if you want
- to be closer to the beach (70 m / 240 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 70 / 32)
Why is Nova Kiama better than The Sebel Kiama?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 3310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 4More guest reviews (387 vs 158), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
Why is The Sebel Kiama better than Nova Kiama?
- 1170 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 240 m)−170 m
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nova Kiama vs The Sebel Kiama: which hotel is better? | Nova Kiama | The Sebel Kiama |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.6 +0.5 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.2 | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 387 +229 | 158 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 50 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.6 +0.5 |
| Distance to Kiama centre | 170 m | 270 m |
| To the beach | 240 m | 70 m −170 m |
| To public transport | 50 m −310 m | 370 m |
| To the airport | 86 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 50 | 60 +10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 750 m | 500 m −250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 32 | 70 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 16 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
420 m apart
Nova Kiama: city centre: 920 m, nearest station Kiama railway station: 50 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 86 km, beach: 240 m, 50 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Sebel Kiama: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Kiama railway station: 370 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 86 km, beach: 70 m, 60 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Nova Kiama or The Sebel Kiama: common questions
Which is better, Nova Kiama or The Sebel Kiama?
The Sebel Kiama leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Nova Kiama is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Nova Kiama or The Sebel Kiama?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Sebel Kiama is 70 m from the nearest beach; Nova Kiama is 240 m.
How far apart are Nova Kiama and The Sebel Kiama?
The two hotels are 420 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