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title: "NB House vs Sala Bua Room Karon: which hotel is better?"
description: "NB House or Sala Bua Room Karon in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nb-house-phuket-vs-sala-bua-room-karon-phuket/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# NB House vs Sala Bua Room Karon

Both are in Phuket, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Karon
## [NB House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nb-house-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1886781/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Karon
## [Sala Bua Room Karon](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sala-bua-room-karon-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2054123/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 10 m apart.

### Why is NB House better than Sala Bua Room Karon?

1.  More guest reviews (114 vs 22), so the rating is more reliable (×5.2)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Sala Bua Room Karon better than NB House?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8) (+0.7)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2015) (+4y)
3.  Earlier 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.

 

|  | NB House | Sala Bua Room Karon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5  (+0.7) |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 114  (+92) | 22 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 89 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 25% | top 14%  (+11%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 410 m | 400 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 65 | 67 |
| To the nearest food shop | 810 m | 810 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 4 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2019  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 16  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

10 m apart

NB House: city centre: 6.6 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 31 km, beach: 410 m, 65 places to eat within 500 m.

Sala Bua Room Karon: city centre: 6.6 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 31 km, beach: 400 m, 67 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 95 hotels in Karon](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/karon/)

## Weather in Phuket

[Phuket weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/phuket/phuket/weather)

## NB House or Sala Bua Room Karon: common questions

### Which is better, NB House or Sala Bua Room Karon?

Sala Bua Room Karon leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, NB House or Sala Bua Room Karon?

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

### How far apart are NB House and Sala Bua Room Karon?

The two hotels are 10 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/nb-house-phuket-vs-sala-bua-room-karon-phuket/. 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/