--- title: "Ruby Homestay vs Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool: which hotel is better?" description: "Ruby Homestay or Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool in Ninh Bình? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ruby-homestay-ninh-binh-vs-tam-coc-mandala-homestay-pool-ninh-binh/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-11 --- # Ruby Homestay vs Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool Both are in Ninh Bình, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Ninh Hải ## [Ruby Homestay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ruby-homestay-ninh-binh/) - **Guest rating:** 9.5 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 4.7 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2043888/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Đam Khê ## [Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tam-coc-mandala-homestay-pool-ninh-binh/) - **Guest rating:** 9.2 · Excellent - **Location score:** 3.9 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2177577/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 380 m apart. ### Choose Ruby Homestay if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 9.2) - more restaurants on the doorstep (49 / 14) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 18) ### Choose Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 18 / 6) ### Why is Ruby Homestay better than Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool? 1. Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 9.2) (+0.3) 2. More guest reviews (667 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable (×8.8) 3. 35 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+35) 4. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 60 vs 43) (+17) ### Why is Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool better than Ruby Homestay? 1. 4 more listed amenities (23 vs 19) (+4) 2. Has a gym 3. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Ruby Homestay | Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.5 (+0.3) | 9.2 | | Location | 4.7 (+0.8) | 3.9 | | Facilities | 7.5 | 9.2 (+1.7) | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 (+1.5) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.5 (+0.3) | 9.2 | | Guest rating | 9.5 (+0.3) | 9.2 | | Number of reviews | 667 (+591) | 76 | | Google rating | 4.5/5 | 5.0/5 (+0.5) | | Google reviews | 265 (+31) | 234 | | Rank in Ninh Bình | top 4% (+42%) | top 46% | | Location | | Location score | 4.7 (+0.8) | 3.9 | | Distance to the centre | 2.6 km (−230 m) | 2.8 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 49 (+35) | 14 | | Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 6 | 18 | | Floors | – | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2026 | | Listed amenities | 19 | 23 (+4) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Ruby HomestayTam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool Nov - Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool is cheaper in 7 of 8 months - Ruby Homestay: €26 a night on average · Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool: €21 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Ninh Bình by month](https://stayversus.com/en/vietnam/ninh-binh/prices/) 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. [Ruby Homestay prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ruby-homestay-ninh-binh/prices/) ## Location 380 m apart Ruby Homestay: city centre: 2.6 km, 49 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool: city centre: 2.8 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Ruby Homestay or Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool: common questions ### Which is better, Ruby Homestay or Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool? They are evenly matched. Ruby Homestay is stronger in guest rating, location; Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Ruby Homestay or Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool? Over the year Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool costs about €21 a night on average against €26 at Ruby Homestay, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Ruby Homestay is closer: 2.6 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool. ### How far apart are Ruby Homestay and Tam Coc Mandala Homestay & Pool? The two hotels are 380 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ruby-homestay-ninh-binh-vs-tam-coc-mandala-homestay-pool-ninh-binh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/