The Midland vs Yacht Bay View
Both are in Lancaster, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Morecambe
The Midland
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
GuesthouseMorecambe
Yacht Bay View
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Yacht Bay View
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.6 km apart.
Choose The Midland if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (32 / 8)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 44 / 7)
Choose Yacht Bay View if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.6)
- to be closer to the beach (480 m / 880 m)
- to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 2.2 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 44)
Why is The Midland better than Yacht Bay View?
- 1More guest reviews (80 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 224 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+24
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 46)+20
- 4Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is Yacht Bay View better than The Midland?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.6)+1.0
- 2390 m closer to the beach (480 m vs 880 m)−390 m
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Midland vs Yacht Bay View: which hotel is better? | The Midland | Yacht Bay View |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.6 +1.0 |
| Location | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 8.7 +1.4 |
| Public transport | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.6 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 80 +52 | 28 |
| Google rating | – | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 90 |
| Rank in Lancaster | top 48% | top 5% +43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Morecambe centre | 950 m | 700 m −240 m |
| To the beach | 880 m | 480 m −390 m |
| To public transport | 400 m | 410 m |
| To the airport | 82 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32 +24 | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 280 m −440 m | 720 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 +4 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 44 | 7 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 +5 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.6 km apart
The Midland: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Morecambe Promenade railway station: 400 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 82 km, beach: 880 m, 32 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Yacht Bay View: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Morecambe Lifeboat Station: 410 m, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): 82 km, beach: 480 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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The Midland or Yacht Bay View: common questions
Which is better, The Midland or Yacht Bay View?
Yacht Bay View leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Midland or Yacht Bay View?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Yacht Bay View is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 950 m for The Midland.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Yacht Bay View is 480 m from the nearest beach; The Midland is 880 m.
How far apart are The Midland and Yacht Bay View?
The two hotels are 1.6 km 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