PJ Hostel & Bar vs Sandy Spring Hotel
Both are in Pattaya, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Pattaya City
PJ Hostel & Bar
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Pattaya City
Sandy Spring Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.
Choose PJ Hostel & Bar if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.3)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 77)
Choose Sandy Spring Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 77 / 7)
Why is PJ Hostel & Bar better than Sandy Spring Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (7 vs 77 rooms)−70
Why is Sandy Spring Hotel better than PJ Hostel & Bar?
- 1More guest reviews (971 vs 86), so the rating is more reliable×11
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (77 vs 7 rooms)×11.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| PJ Hostel & Bar vs Sandy Spring Hotel: which hotel is better? | PJ Hostel & Bar | Sandy Spring Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 86 | 971 +885 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 +0.7 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 187 | 217 +30 |
| Rank in Pattaya | top 26% +20% | top 46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Distance to Pattaya City centre | 1.1 km | 980 m |
| To the beach | 80 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 77 |
| Floors | 4 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 1 | 20 +19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
PJ Hostel & BarSandy Spring Hotel
- PJ Hostel & Bar is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- PJ Hostel & Bar: €23 a night on average · Sandy Spring Hotel: €40 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Pattaya by month
All months
| Month | PJ Hostel & Bar | Sandy Spring Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €27 | €42 |
| December | €27 | €39 |
| January | €25 | €42 |
| February | €27 | €42 |
| March | €27 | €39 |
| April | €27 | €39 |
| May | €25 | €39 |
| June | €25 | €39 |
| July | €25 | €39 |
| August | €14 | €39 |
| September | €14 | €39 |
| October | €14 | €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.
PJ Hostel & Bar prices by monthSandy Spring Hotel prices by month
Location
130 m apart
PJ Hostel & Bar: city centre: 1.9 km, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 31 km, beach: 80 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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PJ Hostel & Bar or Sandy Spring Hotel: common questions
Which is better, PJ Hostel & Bar or Sandy Spring Hotel?
PJ Hostel & Bar leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, PJ Hostel & Bar or Sandy Spring Hotel?
Over the year PJ Hostel & Bar costs about €23 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.
How far apart are PJ Hostel & Bar and Sandy Spring Hotel?
The two hotels are 130 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