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title: "Panda Beach II vs Phinisi Hostel Bira: which hotel is better?"
description: "Panda Beach II or Phinisi Hostel Bira in Tanete? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/panda-beach-ii-tanete-vs-phinisi-hostel-bira-tanete/
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Panda Beach II vs Phinisi Hostel Bira

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

Hotel · ★ · Bira
## [Panda Beach II](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/panda-beach-ii-tanete/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1938307/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Bira
## [Phinisi Hostel Bira](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phinisi-hostel-bira-tanete/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956931/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Panda Beach II

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Panda Beach II if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (50 m / 1.4 km)
-   to walk to the sights (320 m / 1.2 km)

### Choose Phinisi Hostel Bira if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 9.0)

### Why is Panda Beach II better than Phinisi Hostel Bira?

1.  1.3 km closer to the beach (50 m vs 1.4 km) (−1.3 km)
2.  940 m closer to the area centre (−940 m)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 15 vs 0) (+15)

### Why is Phinisi Hostel Bira better than Panda Beach II?

1.  More guest reviews (235 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×34)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  7 more listed amenities (20 vs 13) (+7)
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Panda Beach II | Phinisi Hostel Bira |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Location | 6.8  (+4.7) | 2.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 6.7  (+3.4) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+4.5) | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.9  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 235  (+228) |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 224 |
| Rank in Tanete | bottom 30% | top 10%  (+60%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+4.7) | 2.1 |
| Distance to Bira centre | 370 m  (−940 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 50 m  (−1.3 km) | 1.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | – |
| Rooms | 8 | 9 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 20  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Phinisi Hostel Bira prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phinisi-hostel-bira-tanete/prices/)

## Location

1.4 km apart

Panda Beach II: city centre: 320 m, beach: 50 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

Phinisi Hostel Bira: city centre: 1.2 km, beach: 1.4 km.

## Panda Beach II or Phinisi Hostel Bira: common questions

### Which is better, Panda Beach II or Phinisi Hostel Bira?

Panda Beach II leads in 2 of 5 categories, including location, beach access. Phinisi Hostel Bira is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Panda Beach II or Phinisi Hostel Bira?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Panda Beach II is closer: 370 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Phinisi Hostel Bira.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Panda Beach II is 50 m from the nearest beach; Phinisi Hostel Bira is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Panda Beach II and Phinisi Hostel Bira?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/panda-beach-ii-tanete-vs-phinisi-hostel-bira-tanete/. 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/