The Blue Jay Hostel vs Raj Resort
Both are in Rishikesh, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Ghughatyani Talli
The Blue Jay Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★Ghughatyani Talli
Raj Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Raj Resort
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 80 m apart.
Choose The Blue Jay Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Raj Resort if you want
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is The Blue Jay Hostel better than Raj Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.8)+0.6
- 2More guest reviews (539 vs 61), so the rating is more reliable×8.8
- 3Offers an airport transfer
Why is Raj Resort better than The Blue Jay Hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2019)+5y
- 3Has free parking
- 45 more listed amenities (17 vs 12)+5
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Blue Jay Hostel vs Raj Resort: which hotel is better? | The Blue Jay Hostel | Raj Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.6 | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 +2.5 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 4.0 +4.0 |
| Beach access | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.6 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.6 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 539 +478 | 61 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 8% +32% | top 40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Distance to Ghughatyani Talli centre | 1.0 km | 980 m |
| To the beach | 480 m | 470 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 87 | 90 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 23 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | 2024 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 17 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 14:00 +4h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| 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
80 m apart
The Blue Jay Hostel or Raj Resort: common questions
Which is better, The Blue Jay Hostel or Raj Resort?
Raj Resort leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. The Blue Jay Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Blue Jay Hostel or Raj Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are The Blue Jay Hostel and Raj Resort?
The two hotels are 80 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