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TL;DR
Based on these reviews, the second line (Garden) seems to offer better overall value: it's about a 5–7 minute walk to the beach, the grounds are nicer, and the rooms are basic but functional. The first line (Beach) is closer to the sea, but some travelers found the rooms worse, so paying about RUB 7,000 extra only makes sense if beach proximity is your top priority.
If the price difference is about RUB 7,000, the main factor is how important immediate beach access is to you. Travelers said the walk from the second line to the beach is around 5–7 minutes — acceptable for some, but a deal-breaker for others.
A recent review adds that the hotel has practical downsides regardless of line: getting a decent room may require persistence and hints about tips, and operations are inconvenient. The beach opens only at 8:00, and towels in practice may not be available until around 9:30, so paying extra for the first line does not automatically mean a smoother stay.
Travelers who stayed there in previous years rated the second line Garden higher overall: the grounds feel nicer, the food is acceptable, and the rooms are simple but functional. The first line Beach mainly wins on sea proximity, while some guests considered the rooms weaker and the food more basic.