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title: "Abundant Eco Hostel vs Ongsa House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Abundant Eco Hostel or Ongsa House in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Abundant Eco Hostel vs Ongsa House

Both are in Phuket, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Choeng Thale
## [Abundant Eco Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abundant-eco-hostel-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1096607/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Choeng Thale
## [Ongsa House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ongsa-house-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1918962/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ongsa House

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Abundant Eco Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.8)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2018)

### Choose Ongsa House if you want

-   to walk to the sights (11 km / 12 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 28)

### Why is Abundant Eco Hostel better than Ongsa House?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.8) (+1.3)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2018) (+7y)

### Why is Ongsa House better than Abundant Eco Hostel?

1.  330 m closer to the area centre (−330 m)
2.  530 m closer to public transport (−530 m)
3.  More guest reviews (75 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)
4.  122 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+122)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 56) (+27)
6.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Abundant Eco Hostel | Ongsa House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.3) | 7.8 |
| Location | 4.1 | 4.9  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 3.4 | 4.0  (+0.6) |
| Public transport | 3.5 | 6.4  (+2.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.3) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 75  (+56) |
| Google rating | – | 3.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 99 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 31%  (+50%) | bottom 19% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.1 | 4.9  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Choeng Thale centre | 610 m | 280 m  (−330 m) |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.8 km  (−170 m) |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 820 m  (−530 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28 | 150  (+122) |
| To the nearest food shop | 450 m | 330 m  (−120 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 4  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 13 | 8 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025  (+7y) | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | – | 20 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:00  (−3h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.0 km apart

Abundant Eco Hostel: city centre: 12 km, nearest station Thalang Station: 1.3 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 13 km, beach: 2.0 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Ongsa House: city centre: 11 km, nearest station Thalang Station: 820 m, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 14 km, beach: 1.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

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## Abundant Eco Hostel or Ongsa House: common questions

### Which is better, Abundant Eco Hostel or Ongsa House?

Ongsa House leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Abundant Eco Hostel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Abundant Eco Hostel or Ongsa House?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ongsa House is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 610 m for Abundant Eco Hostel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Ongsa House is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Abundant Eco Hostel is 2.0 km.

### How far apart are Abundant Eco Hostel and Ongsa House?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/abundant-eco-hostel-phuket-vs-ongsa-house-phuket/. 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/