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title: "mana residence vs SJ Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "mana residence or SJ Residence in Hat Yai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# mana residence vs SJ Residence

Both are in Hat Yai, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn · ★★
## [mana residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mana-residence-hat-yai/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1817447/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment
## [SJ Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sj-residence-hat-yai/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2105347/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SJ Residence

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 610 m apart.

### Choose mana residence if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 44 / 1)

### Choose SJ Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.4)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 44)

### Why is mana residence better than SJ Residence?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is SJ Residence better than mana residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.4) (+0.9)
2.  500 m closer to public transport (−500 m)
3.  144 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+144)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 42) (+41)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | mana residence | SJ Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.3  (+0.9) |
| Location | 4.3 | 6.9  (+2.6) |
| Public transport | 5.2 | 7.9  (+2.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.2  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.3  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 266  (+46) | 220 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 66 |
| Rank in Hat Yai | bottom 41% | top 6%  (+53%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.3 | 6.9  (+2.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.3 km | 2.9 km  (−370 m) |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 530 m  (−500 m) |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 150  (+144) |
| To the nearest food shop | 600 m | 100 m  (−500 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 7  (+7) |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 44 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

610 m apart

mana residence: city centre: 3.3 km, Hat Yai International Airport (HDY): 15 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

SJ Residence: city centre: 2.9 km, Hat Yai International Airport (HDY): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Hat Yai

[Hat Yai weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/songkhla/hat-yai/weather)

## mana residence or SJ Residence: common questions

### Which is better, mana residence or SJ Residence?

SJ Residence leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, mana residence or SJ Residence?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

SJ Residence is closer: 2.9 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for mana residence.

### How far apart are mana residence and SJ Residence?

The two hotels are 610 m 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/mana-residence-hat-yai-vs-sj-residence-hat-yai/. 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/