The Esplanade vs The Southcliff
Both are in Tenby, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSandmartin Court
The Esplanade
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
GuesthouseSandmartin Court
The Southcliff
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1More guest reviews (66 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×9.4
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Southcliff better than The Esplanade?
- 1Higher 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 vs The Southcliff: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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