Niece hostel vs Ongsa House
Both are in Phuket, 630 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Choeng Thale
Niece hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Resort★★★Choeng Thale
Ongsa House
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Niece hostel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 630 m apart.
Choose Niece hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Ongsa House if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Niece hostel better than Ongsa House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.8)+1.5
- 2500 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 1.8 km)−500 m
- 3More guest reviews (169 vs 75), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2018)+8y
Why is Ongsa House better than Niece hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 2490 m closer to public transport−490 m
- 371 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+71
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 72)+11
- 5Earlier 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.
| Niece hostel vs Ongsa House: which hotel is better? | Niece hostel | Ongsa House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.5 | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 5.7 +1.7 | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 3.8 | 6.4 +2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +1.2 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.5 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 169 +94 | 75 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 +1.7 | 3.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 167 +68 | 99 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 3% +80% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 +0.3 | 4.9 |
| Distance to Choeng Thale centre | 490 m | 280 m −210 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km −500 m | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 820 m −490 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 79 | 150 +71 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 8 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 +8y | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 17 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
630 m apart
Niece hostel or Ongsa House: common questions
Which is better, Niece hostel or Ongsa House?
Niece hostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Ongsa House is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Niece 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 centre?
Ongsa House is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 490 m for Niece hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Niece hostel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Ongsa House is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Niece hostel and Ongsa House?
The two hotels are 630 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