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title: "THE SUNSET BAY vs Xhostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick THE SUNSET BAY. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. THE SUNSET BAY or Xhostel in Kochi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# THE SUNSET BAY vs Xhostel

Both are in Kochi, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Fort Kochi
## [THE SUNSET BAY](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sunset-bay-kochi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2219297/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★ · Fort Kochi
## [Xhostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/xhostel-kochi/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2330316/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick THE SUNSET BAY

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 150 m apart.

### Choose THE SUNSET BAY if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Xhostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is THE SUNSET BAY better than Xhostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4) (+0.6)
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (179 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable (×7.8)

### Why is Xhostel better than THE SUNSET BAY?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | THE SUNSET BAY | Xhostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.4  (+0.3) | 9.1 |
| Beach access | 9.8  (+0.3) | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.7) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 179  (+156) | 23 |
| Rank in Kochi | top 5%  (+38%) | top 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.4  (+0.3) | 9.1 |
| Distance to Fort Kochi centre | 90 m  (−140 m) | 230 m |
| To the beach | 160 m  (−80 m) | 250 m |
| To the airport | 27 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 74 | 72 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:30 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

150 m apart

## THE SUNSET BAY or Xhostel: common questions

### Which is better, THE SUNSET BAY or Xhostel?

THE SUNSET BAY leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, THE SUNSET BAY or Xhostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

THE SUNSET BAY is closer: 90 m from the centre, against 230 m for Xhostel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

THE SUNSET BAY is 160 m from the nearest beach; Xhostel is 250 m.

### How far apart are THE SUNSET BAY and Xhostel?

The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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-sunset-bay-kochi-vs-xhostel-kochi/. 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/