The Strathmore hotel vs The Sanderling
Both are in Lancaster, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Morecambe
The Strathmore hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
GuesthouseMorecambe
The Sanderling
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Sanderling
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.1 km apart.
Choose The Strathmore hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose The Sanderling if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Strathmore hotel better than The Sanderling?
- 1610 m closer to the beach (290 m vs 900 m)−610 m
- 2More guest reviews (377 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable×10
Why is The Sanderling better than The Strathmore hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2)+0.2
- 2480 m closer to public transport−480 m
- 331 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+31
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 10)+56
- 57 more sights within 1 km+7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Strathmore hotel vs The Sanderling: which hotel is better? | The Strathmore hotel | The Sanderling |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Location | 5.6 | 6.9 +1.3 |
| Beach access | 9.3 +2.0 | 7.3 |
| Public transport | 5.7 | 8.3 +2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 377 +340 | 37 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.3/5 +0.5 |
| Google reviews | 405 +333 | 72 |
| Rank in Lancaster | top 90% | top 76% +14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 | 6.9 +1.3 |
| Distance to Morecambe centre | 1.2 km | 940 m −220 m |
| To the beach | 290 m −610 m | 900 m |
| To public transport | 940 m | 470 m −480 m |
| To the airport | 81 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 32 +31 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 7 +7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 50 | 8 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| 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
2.1 km apart
The Strathmore hotel or The Sanderling: common questions
Which is better, The Strathmore hotel or The Sanderling?
The Sanderling leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. The Strathmore hotel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Strathmore hotel or The Sanderling?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Sanderling is closer: 940 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for The Strathmore hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Strathmore hotel is 290 m from the nearest beach; The Sanderling is 900 m.
How far apart are The Strathmore hotel and The Sanderling?
The two hotels are 2.1 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