J Apartment vs Phranang Place
Both are in Krabi, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentBan Ao Nang
J Apartment
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
ApartmentBan Ao Nang
Phranang Place
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Phranang Place
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose J Apartment if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.1 km)
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 34)
Choose Phranang Place if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.4)
- to be closer to the beach (650 m / 1.7 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 34 / 10)
Why is J Apartment better than Phranang Place?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Phranang Place better than J Apartment?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.4)+0.5
- 21.0 km closer to the beach (650 m vs 1.7 km)−1.0 km
- 31.0 km closer to the area centre−1.0 km
- 4More guest reviews (1,215 vs 115), so the rating is more reliable×11
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| J Apartment vs Phranang Place: which hotel is better? | J Apartment | Phranang Place |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.9 +0.5 |
| Location | 4.9 | 6.3 +1.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 4.5 | 8.1 +3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 7.9 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.9 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 115 | 1,215 +1,100 |
| Google rating | – | 3.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 291 |
| Rank in Krabi | bottom 9% | bottom 15% +6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.9 | 6.3 +1.4 |
| Distance to Ban Ao Nang centre | 1.6 km | 610 m −1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 650 m −1.0 km |
| To the airport | 18 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 87 | 103 +16 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m −1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 34 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 21 +12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
J ApartmentPhranang Place
- J Apartment is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- J Apartment: €18 a night on average · Phranang Place: €31 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Krabi by month
All months
| Month | J Apartment | Phranang Place |
|---|---|---|
| November | €17 | €55 |
| December | €22 | €28 |
| January | €22 | €27 |
| February | €24 | €58 |
| March | €24 | €25 |
| April | €16 | €25 |
| May | €15 | €26 |
| June | €15 | €25 |
| July | €15 | €26 |
| August | €15 | €26 |
| September | €15 | €26 |
| October | €15 | €26 |
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
1.1 km apart
J Apartment: city centre: 1.3 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 18 km, beach: 1.7 km, 87 places to eat within 500 m.
Phranang Place: city centre: 2.1 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 19 km, beach: 650 m, 103 places to eat within 500 m.
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J Apartment or Phranang Place: common questions
Which is better, J Apartment or Phranang Place?
Phranang Place leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, J Apartment or Phranang Place?
Over the year J Apartment costs about €18 a night on average against €31 at Phranang Place, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Phranang Place is closer: 610 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for J Apartment.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Phranang Place is 650 m from the nearest beach; J Apartment is 1.7 km.
How far apart are J Apartment and Phranang Place?
The two hotels are 1.1 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