Balaji Homestay vs Da Shack
Both are in Mandi, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
The short answer
Pick Da Shack
It comes out ahead on 4 of 6 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.
Choose Da Shack if you want
- to walk to the sights (320 m / 2.1 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2012)
Why is Balaji Homestay better than Da Shack?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Da Shack better than Balaji Homestay?
- 11.8 km closer to the city centre−1.8 km
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2012)+12y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Balaji Homestay vs Da Shack: which hotel is better? | Balaji Homestay | Da Shack |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 7.4 |
| Location | – | 3.4 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 7.5 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | – | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 3 | 27 +24 |
| Rank in Mandi | bottom 27% | bottom 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 320 m −1.8 km |
| To the airport | – | 28 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 800 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 6 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2024 +12y |
| Listed amenities | – | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.4 km apart
Da Shack: city centre: 320 m, Kullu Manali Airport (KUU): 28 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
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Balaji Homestay or Da Shack: common questions
Which is better, Balaji Homestay or Da Shack?
Da Shack leads in 4 of 6 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, distance to the centre.
Which is cheaper, Balaji Homestay or Da Shack?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Da Shack is closer: 320 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for Balaji Homestay.
How far apart are Balaji Homestay and Da Shack?
The two hotels are 2.4 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