Nonze Hostel vs Sandy Spring Hotel
Both are in Pattaya, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★½Pattaya City
Nonze Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Pattaya City
Sandy Spring Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.
Choose Nonze Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.3)
Choose Sandy Spring Hotel if you want
- free parking
Why is Nonze Hostel better than Sandy Spring Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.3)+0.9
- 2More guest reviews (4,326 vs 971), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2013)+3y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
Why is Sandy Spring Hotel better than Nonze Hostel?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3Has free parking
- 47 more listed amenities (20 vs 13)+7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nonze Hostel vs Sandy Spring Hotel: which hotel is better? | Nonze Hostel | Sandy Spring Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.9 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 2.5 +2.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.9 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.9 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 4,326 +3,355 | 971 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 217 |
| Rank in Pattaya | top 2% +44% | top 46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Distance to Pattaya City centre | 1.1 km | 980 m −130 m |
| To the beach | 20 m −120 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m | 210 m −160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★½ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 100 | 77 |
| Floors | 3 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +3y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 20 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Nonze HostelSandy Spring Hotel
- Nonze Hostel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Nonze Hostel: €31 a night on average · Sandy Spring Hotel: €40 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Pattaya by month
All months
| Month | Nonze Hostel | Sandy Spring Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €26 | €42 |
| December | €28 | €39 |
| January | €28 | €42 |
| February | €30 | €42 |
| March | €30 | €39 |
| April | €35 | €39 |
| May | €29 | €39 |
| June | €29 | €39 |
| July | €34 | €39 |
| August | €34 | €39 |
| September | €34 | €39 |
| October | €34 | €39 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Nonze Hostel prices by monthSandy Spring Hotel prices by month
Location
170 m apart
Nonze Hostel: city centre: 2.0 km, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 31 km, beach: 20 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Sandy Spring Hotel: city centre: 1.9 km, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 31 km, beach: 140 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Nonze Hostel or Sandy Spring Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Nonze Hostel or Sandy Spring Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Nonze Hostel is stronger in guest rating, location; Sandy Spring Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Nonze Hostel or Sandy Spring Hotel?
Over the year Nonze Hostel costs about €31 a night on average against €40 at Sandy Spring Hotel, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sandy Spring Hotel is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Nonze Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Nonze Hostel is 20 m from the nearest beach; Sandy Spring Hotel is 140 m.
How far apart are Nonze Hostel and Sandy Spring Hotel?
The two hotels are 170 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