The Limes vs Emerald Residence
Both are in York, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Heslington
The Limes
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Guesthouse★★★Fulford
Emerald Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Emerald Residence
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 400 m apart.
Choose The Limes if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Emerald Residence if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is The Limes better than Emerald Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7)+1.2
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
Why is Emerald Residence better than The Limes?
- 1380 m closer to the beach (790 m vs 1.2 km)−380 m
- 2More guest reviews (55 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Limes vs Emerald Residence: which hotel is better? | The Limes | Emerald Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.2 | 7.7 |
| Location | 3.8 | 5.6 +1.8 |
| Beach access | 6.3 | 7.6 +1.3 |
| Public transport | 1.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.2 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 23 | 55 +32 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 +0.1 | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | 126 +73 | 53 |
| Rank in York | top 42% +55% | top 97% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 5.6 +1.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km −400 m | 2.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 790 m −380 m |
| To public transport | 1.7 km | – |
| To the airport | 39 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 17 | 11 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 9 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 14:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
400 m apart
The Limes or Emerald Residence: common questions
Which is better, The Limes or Emerald Residence?
Emerald Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. The Limes is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Limes or Emerald Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Limes is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Emerald Residence.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Emerald Residence is 790 m from the nearest beach; The Limes is 1.2 km.
How far apart are The Limes and Emerald Residence?
The two hotels are 400 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