Ben's House vs J. Mansion
Both are in Krabi, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentBan Ao Nang
Ben's House
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ApartmentBan Klong Haeng
J. Mansion
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Ben's House
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Ben's House if you want
- to be closer to the beach (510 m / 920 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (69 / 43)
Choose J. Mansion if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.2)
Why is Ben's House better than J. Mansion?
- 1410 m closer to the beach (510 m vs 920 m)−410 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,268 vs 140), so the rating is more reliable×9.1
- 326 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
Why is J. Mansion better than Ben's House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2)+0.2
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ben's House vs J. Mansion: which hotel is better? | Ben's House | J. Mansion |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.5 +1.2 | 6.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.6 +1.4 | 7.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.4 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.4 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,268 +1,128 | 140 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 259 | – |
| Rank in Krabi | bottom 29% | bottom 46% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +1.2 | 6.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km −250 m | 2.3 km |
| To the beach | 510 m −410 m | 920 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 69 +26 | 43 |
| To the nearest food shop | 730 m | 560 m −170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 29 | 21 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +11 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 11:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Ben's HouseJ. Mansion
- Ben's House is cheaper in 9 of 12 months
- Ben's House: €34 a night on average · J. Mansion: €141 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Krabi by month
All months
| Month | Ben's House | J. Mansion |
|---|---|---|
| November | €42 | €18 |
| December | €42 | €110 |
| January | €32 | €203 |
| February | €34 | €110 |
| March | €34 | €18 |
| April | €33 | €14 |
| May | €31 | €119 |
| June | €31 | €221 |
| July | €31 | €221 |
| August | €31 | €221 |
| September | €31 | €221 |
| October | €31 | €221 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.3 km apart
Ben's House: city centre: 2.1 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 20 km, beach: 510 m, 69 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
J. Mansion: city centre: 2.3 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 20 km, beach: 920 m, 43 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Ben's House or J. Mansion: common questions
Which is better, Ben's House or J. Mansion?
Ben's House leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Ben's House or J. Mansion?
Over the year Ben's House costs about €34 a night on average against €141 at J. Mansion, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ben's House is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for J. Mansion.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Ben's House is 510 m from the nearest beach; J. Mansion is 920 m.
How far apart are Ben's House and J. Mansion?
The two hotels are 1.3 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