Ongsa House vs Amahostel
Both are in Phuket, 550 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Choeng Thale
Ongsa House
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★Choeng Thale
Amahostel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Amahostel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 550 m apart.
Choose Ongsa House if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Amahostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Ongsa House better than Amahostel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2420 m closer to public transport−420 m
- 3More guest reviews (75 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 442 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+42
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Amahostel better than Ongsa House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.8)+0.9
- 2430 m closer to the beach (1.4 km vs 1.8 km)−430 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2018)+6y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ongsa House vs Amahostel: which hotel is better? | Ongsa House | Amahostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.7 +0.9 |
| Location | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 4.0 | 5.5 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 6.4 +2.2 | 4.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.5 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.7 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 75 +49 | 26 |
| Google rating | 3.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 99 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 83% | top 42% +41% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Distance to Choeng Thale centre | 280 m −130 m | 410 m |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | 1.4 km −430 m |
| To public transport | 820 m −420 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +42 | 108 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2024 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 17 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 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
550 m apart
Ongsa House or Amahostel: common questions
Which is better, Ongsa House or Amahostel?
Amahostel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Ongsa House is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ongsa House or Amahostel?
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 410 m for Amahostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Amahostel is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Ongsa House is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Ongsa House and Amahostel?
The two hotels are 550 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