The Sail Loft vs The Swan Hotel
Both are in Lowestoft, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Walberswick
The Sail Loft
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Southwold
The Swan Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.2 km apart.
Choose The Sail Loft if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose The Swan Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Sail Loft better than The Swan Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Swan Hotel better than The Sail Loft?
- 11.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
- 2840 m closer to public transport−840 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 417 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 21)+32
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Sail Loft vs The Swan Hotel: which hotel is better? | The Sail Loft | The Swan Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 6.9 | 8.3 +1.4 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Public transport | 2.6 | 7.2 +4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 45 +37 | 8 |
| Rank in Lowestoft | top 18% +37% | top 55% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 | 8.3 +1.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 17 km | 15 km −1.2 km |
| To the beach | 110 m −70 m | 180 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 680 m −840 m |
| To the airport | 48 km | 47 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 19 +17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 5 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 +5 | 2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
The Sail Loft or The Swan Hotel: common questions
Which is better, The Sail Loft or The Swan Hotel?
They are evenly matched. The Sail Loft is stronger in guest rating, beach access; The Swan Hotel is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Sail Loft or The Swan Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Swan Hotel is closer: 15 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 Swan Hotel is 180 m.
How far apart are The Sail Loft and The Swan Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.2 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