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title: "Banhalawee vs Elixir Koh Yao Yai: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Elixir Koh Yao Yai. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Banhalawee or Elixir Koh Yao Yai in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Banhalawee vs Elixir Koh Yao Yai

Both are in Phuket, 830 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Ban Khlong Din Niao
## [Banhalawee](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/banhalawee-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1184990/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Ban Khlong Din Niao
## [Elixir Koh Yao Yai](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elixir-koh-yao-yai-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1383640/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Elixir Koh Yao Yai

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 830 m apart.

### Choose Banhalawee if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Elixir Koh Yao Yai if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Banhalawee better than Elixir Koh Yao Yai?

1.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10) (+12)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (200 vs 40 rooms) (×5.0)

### Why is Elixir Koh Yao Yai better than Banhalawee?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3) (+0.4)
2.  300 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 420 m) (−300 m)
3.  More guest reviews (708 vs 70), so the rating is more reliable (×10)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (40 vs 200 rooms) (−160)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Banhalawee | Elixir Koh Yao Yai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.9  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.9  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 70 | 708  (+638) |
| Rank in Phuket | top 60% | top 27%  (+33%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.9  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Ban Khlong Din Niao centre | 1.8 km | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 420 m | 130 m  (−300 m) |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4  (+3) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 200 | 40 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 21  (+18) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

830 m apart

## Banhalawee or Elixir Koh Yao Yai: common questions

### Which is better, Banhalawee or Elixir Koh Yao Yai?

Elixir Koh Yao Yai leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Banhalawee or Elixir Koh Yao Yai?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Elixir Koh Yao Yai is 130 m from the nearest beach; Banhalawee is 420 m.

### How far apart are Banhalawee and Elixir Koh Yao Yai?

The two hotels are 830 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/banhalawee-phuket-vs-elixir-koh-yao-yai-phuket/. 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/