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title: "Mookanda Residence vs Surf Hostel Krabi | StayVersus"
description: "Pick Surf Hostel Krabi. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Mookanda Residence or Surf Hostel Krabi in Krabi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Mookanda Residence vs Surf Hostel Krabi

Both are in Krabi, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★ · Ban Ao Nang
## [Mookanda Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mookanda-residence-krabi/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1862825/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★ · Ban Ao Nang
## [Surf Hostel Krabi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/surf-hostel-krabi-krabi/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2168017/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Surf Hostel Krabi

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose Mookanda Residence if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Surf Hostel Krabi if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is Mookanda Residence better than Surf Hostel Krabi?

1.  More guest reviews (177 vs 66), so the rating is more reliable (×2.7)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Surf Hostel Krabi better than Mookanda Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.2) (+1.2)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2014) (+10y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mookanda Residence | Surf Hostel Krabi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.4  (+1.2) |
| Location | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Beach access | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 8.4  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 8.4  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 177  (+111) | 66 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 79 |
| Rank in Krabi | top 95% | top 60%  (+35%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Distance to Ban Ao Nang centre | 2.0 km | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 2.1 km |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56  (+5) | 51 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 4 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2024  (+10y) |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+6) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

80 m apart

## Mookanda Residence or Surf Hostel Krabi: common questions

### Which is better, Mookanda Residence or Surf Hostel Krabi?

Surf Hostel Krabi leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Mookanda Residence or Surf Hostel Krabi?

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

### How far apart are Mookanda Residence and Surf Hostel Krabi?

The two hotels are 80 m 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/mookanda-residence-krabi-vs-surf-hostel-krabi-krabi/. 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/