Near beach hostel vs Ongsa House
Both are in Phuket, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelChoeng Thale
Near beach hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Resort★★★Choeng Thale
Ongsa House
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.4)+0.4
- 2350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 3Earlier 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 vs Ongsa House: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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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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.
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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