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title: "The Randolph Hotel vs The Sail Loft: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Sail Loft. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. The Randolph Hotel or The Sail Loft in Lowestoft? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# The Randolph Hotel vs The Sail Loft

Both are in Lowestoft, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Reydon
## [The Randolph Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-randolph-hotel-lowestoft/)

- **Guest rating:** 10.0 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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Apartment · ★★★ · Walberswick
## [The Sail Loft](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sail-loft-lowestoft/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

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The short answer

## Pick The Sail Loft

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.5 km apart.

### Choose The Randolph Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose The Sail Loft if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is The Randolph Hotel better than The Sail Loft?

1.  2.2 km closer to the city centre (−2.2 km)
2.  640 m closer to public transport (−640 m)

### Why is The Sail Loft better than The Randolph Hotel?

1.  1.3 km closer to the beach (110 m vs 1.4 km) (−1.3 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 21 vs 10) (+11)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Randolph Hotel | The Sail Loft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 9.1 |
| Location | 2.7 | 6.9  (+4.2) |
| Beach access | 5.6 | 10.0  (+4.4) |
| Public transport | 6.1  (+3.5) | 2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.0  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 10.0  (+0.9) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1 | 45  (+44) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 338 | – |
| Rank in Lowestoft | top 36% | top 18%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | 6.9  (+4.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 14 km  (−2.2 km) | 17 km |
| To the beach | 1.4 km | 110 m  (−1.3 km) |
| To public transport | 870 m  (−640 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 46 km  (−2.3 km) | 48 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+4) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:30 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

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## Location

2.5 km apart

## The Randolph Hotel or The Sail Loft: common questions

### Which is better, The Randolph Hotel or The Sail Loft?

The Sail Loft leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. The Randolph Hotel is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, The Randolph Hotel or The Sail Loft?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Randolph Hotel is closer: 14 km from the centre, against 17 km for The Sail Loft.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Sail Loft is 110 m from the nearest beach; The Randolph Hotel is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are The Randolph Hotel and The Sail Loft?

The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.

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-   [The Randolph Hotel vs The Swan Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-randolph-hotel-lowestoft-vs-the-swan-hotel-lowestoft/)
-   [The Sail Loft vs The Swan Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-sail-loft-lowestoft-vs-the-swan-hotel-lowestoft/)

## 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-randolph-hotel-lowestoft-vs-the-sail-loft-lowestoft/. 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/