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title: "BJ Boutique vs SOFTBOX HOSTEL: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick SOFTBOX HOSTEL. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. BJ Boutique or SOFTBOX HOSTEL in Rayong? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bj-boutique-rayong-vs-softbox-hostel-rayong/
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# BJ Boutique vs SOFTBOX HOSTEL

Both are in Rayong, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Noen Phra
## [BJ Boutique](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bj-boutique-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1211656/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · ฟ้าใส
## [SOFTBOX HOSTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/softbox-hostel-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112867/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SOFTBOX HOSTEL

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose BJ Boutique if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose SOFTBOX HOSTEL if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is BJ Boutique better than SOFTBOX HOSTEL?

1.  990 m closer to the beach (2.6 km vs 3.6 km) (−990 m)
2.  1.0 km closer to the city centre (−1.0 km)
3.  More guest reviews (595 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable (×35)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is SOFTBOX HOSTEL better than BJ Boutique?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7) (+0.7)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  33 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+33)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 60 vs 38) (+22)
5.  Earlier check-in (8:00 vs 14:00) (−6h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | BJ Boutique | SOFTBOX HOSTEL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Location | 2.6 | 4.0  (+1.4) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 1.3  (+1.3) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 595  (+578) | 17 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 155 | – |
| Rank in Rayong | top 46% | top 25%  (+21%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6 | 4.0  (+1.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 16 km  (−1.0 km) | 17 km |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | – |
| To the airport | 24 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 47  (+33) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 40 | 1 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 8:00  (−6h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.8 km apart

## BJ Boutique or SOFTBOX HOSTEL: common questions

### Which is better, BJ Boutique or SOFTBOX HOSTEL?

SOFTBOX HOSTEL leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. BJ Boutique is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, BJ Boutique or SOFTBOX HOSTEL?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

BJ Boutique is closer: 16 km from the centre, against 17 km for SOFTBOX HOSTEL.

### How far apart are BJ Boutique and SOFTBOX HOSTEL?

The two hotels are 1.8 km 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/bj-boutique-rayong-vs-softbox-hostel-rayong/. 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/