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title: "SIDZ Cottage vs SpicyMango Crystal Hive: which hotel is better?"
description: "SIDZ Cottage or SpicyMango Crystal Hive in Alibaug? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# SIDZ Cottage vs SpicyMango Crystal Hive

Both are in Alibaug, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Akshi
## [SIDZ Cottage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sidz-cottage-alibaug/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2100215/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Akshi
## [SpicyMango Crystal Hive](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/spicymango-crystal-hive-alibaug/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2123600/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SpicyMango Crystal Hive

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 490 m apart.

### Choose SpicyMango Crystal Hive if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (580 m / 990 m)

### Why is SIDZ Cottage better than SpicyMango Crystal Hive?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is SpicyMango Crystal Hive better than SIDZ Cottage?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  410 m closer to the beach (580 m vs 990 m) (−410 m)
3.  Later 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.

 

|  | SIDZ Cottage | SpicyMango Crystal Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Location | 3.9 | 4.8  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 6.9 | 8.4  (+1.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 45  (+34) | 11 |
| Rank in Alibaug | top 39% | top 36%  (+3%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 4.8  (+0.9) |
| Distance to Akshi centre | 1.1 km | 850 m  (−280 m) |
| To the beach | 990 m | 580 m  (−410 m) |
| To the airport | 44 km | 44 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km  (−430 m) | 2.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

## Location

490 m apart

SIDZ Cottage: city centre: 1.0 km, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI): 44 km, beach: 990 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

SpicyMango Crystal Hive: city centre: 1.1 km, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI): 44 km, beach: 580 m, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## SIDZ Cottage or SpicyMango Crystal Hive: common questions

### Which is better, SIDZ Cottage or SpicyMango Crystal Hive?

SpicyMango Crystal Hive leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, SIDZ Cottage or SpicyMango Crystal Hive?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

SpicyMango Crystal Hive is closer: 850 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for SIDZ Cottage.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

SpicyMango Crystal Hive is 580 m from the nearest beach; SIDZ Cottage is 990 m.

### How far apart are SIDZ Cottage and SpicyMango Crystal Hive?

The two hotels are 490 m 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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