The Hostel vs Wavelength
Both are in Mirissa, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelMirissa
The Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Resort★★★Mirissa
Wavelength
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Wavelength
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose The Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Wavelength if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Hostel better than Wavelength?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2)+0.9
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Wavelength better than The Hostel?
- 1260 m closer to the beach (160 m vs 410 m)−260 m
- 2More guest reviews (273 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×18
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Hostel vs Wavelength: which hotel is better? | The Hostel | Wavelength |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.8 | 7.5 +0.7 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.8 +0.9 |
| Public transport | 1.2 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 15 | 273 +258 |
| Rank in Mirissa | top 19% +47% | top 66% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 7.5 +0.7 |
| Distance to Mirissa centre | 140 m −260 m | 400 m |
| To the beach | 410 m | 160 m −260 m |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24 | 28 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 17 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | – | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
280 m apart
The Hostel or Wavelength: common questions
Which is better, The Hostel or Wavelength?
Wavelength leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. The Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Hostel or Wavelength?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hostel is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 400 m for Wavelength.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Wavelength is 160 m from the nearest beach; The Hostel is 410 m.
How far apart are The Hostel and Wavelength?
The two hotels are 280 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