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title: "The Esplanade vs The Southcliff: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Esplanade or The Southcliff in Tenby? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# The Esplanade vs The Southcliff

Both are in Tenby, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Sandmartin Court
## [The Esplanade](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-esplanade-tenby/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2196842/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Sandmartin Court
## [The Southcliff](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-southcliff-tenby/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2218104/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Southcliff

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 190 m apart.

### Choose The Esplanade if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 14 / 7)

### Choose The Southcliff if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 14)

### Why is The Esplanade better than The Southcliff?

1.  More guest reviews (66 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×9.4)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Southcliff better than The Esplanade?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.8) (+0.9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Esplanade | The Southcliff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.7  (+0.9) |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 8.8  (+0.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.7  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 66  (+59) | 7 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5  (+0.3) |
| Google reviews | 278  (+212) | 66 |
| Rank in Tenby | top 36% | top 14%  (+22%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.4  (+0.2) | 9.2 |
| Distance to Sandmartin Court centre | 740 m | 550 m  (−190 m) |
| To the beach | 30 m  (−80 m) | 110 m |
| To public transport | 540 m | 370 m  (−170 m) |
| To the airport | 99 km | 99 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 78 | 78 |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m | 230 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 14 | 7 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+4) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

## Location

190 m apart

The Esplanade: city centre: 390 m, nearest station Tenby: 540 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 99 km, beach: 30 m, 78 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

The Southcliff: city centre: 260 m, nearest station Tenby: 370 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 99 km, beach: 110 m, 78 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Tenby

[Tenby weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/wales/tenby/weather)

## The Esplanade or The Southcliff: common questions

### Which is better, The Esplanade or The Southcliff?

The Southcliff leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, The Esplanade or The Southcliff?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Southcliff is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 740 m for The Esplanade.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Esplanade is 30 m from the nearest beach; The Southcliff is 110 m.

### How far apart are The Esplanade and The Southcliff?

The two hotels are 190 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-esplanade-tenby-vs-the-southcliff-tenby/. 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/