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title: "Near beach hostel vs Ongsa House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Near beach hostel or Ongsa House in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Near beach hostel vs Ongsa House

Both are in Phuket, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Choeng Thale
## [Near beach hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/near-beach-hostel-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1887070/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Choeng Thale
## [Ongsa House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ongsa-house-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1918962/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ongsa House

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 430 m apart.

### Choose Near beach hostel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.5 km / 1.8 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 8)

### Choose Ongsa House if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.4)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 4)

### Why is Near beach hostel better than Ongsa House?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Ongsa House better than Near beach hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.4) (+0.4)
2.  350 m closer to public transport (−350 m)
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Near beach hostel | Ongsa House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.8  (+0.4) |
| Location | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 5.3  (+1.3) | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 4.5 | 6.4  (+1.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.8  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 149  (+74) | 75 |
| Google rating | – | 3.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 99 |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 7% | bottom 19%  (+12%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Distance to Choeng Thale centre | 350 m | 280 m |
| To the beach | 1.5 km  (−370 m) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 820 m  (−350 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 127 | 150  (+23) |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m  (−180 m) | 330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 4 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 20  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

430 m apart

Near beach hostel: city centre: 11 km, nearest station Thalang Station: 1.2 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 14 km, beach: 1.5 km, 127 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Ongsa House: city centre: 11 km, nearest station Thalang Station: 820 m, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 14 km, beach: 1.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Phuket

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## Near beach hostel or Ongsa House: common questions

### Which is better, Near beach hostel or Ongsa House?

Ongsa House leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Near beach hostel is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Near beach hostel or Ongsa House?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Near beach hostel is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Ongsa House is 1.8 km.

### How far apart are Near beach hostel and Ongsa House?

The two hotels are 430 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/near-beach-hostel-phuket-vs-ongsa-house-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/