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title: "Bank Guest House vs Moonstone Studio: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bank Guest House or Moonstone Studio in Ko Pha-Ngan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Bank Guest House vs Moonstone Studio

Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Ban Haad Rin
## [Bank Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bank-guest-house-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.7 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1185062/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Ban Haad Rin
## [Moonstone Studio](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moonstone-studio-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1863799/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Moonstone Studio

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 450 m apart.

### Choose Bank Guest House if you want

-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 18 / 5)

### Choose Moonstone Studio if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 5.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (190 m / 570 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 18)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2012)

### Why is Bank Guest House better than Moonstone Studio?

1.  Has free parking
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Moonstone Studio better than Bank Guest House?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 5.7) (+3.2)
2.  380 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 570 m) (−380 m)
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  350 m closer to the area centre (−350 m)
5.  More guest reviews (398 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×66)
6.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 0) (+31)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Bank Guest House | Moonstone Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 8.9  (+3.2) |
| Location | 4.4 | 6.7  (+2.3) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 2.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 8.4 | 9.7  (+1.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.9  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 8.9  (+3.2) |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 398  (+392) |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 146 |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | bottom 24% | top 12%  (+64%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4 | 6.7  (+2.3) |
| Distance to Ban Haad Rin centre | 1.2 km | 850 m  (−350 m) |
| To the beach | 570 m | 190 m  (−380 m) |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 8  (+8) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 18 | 5 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2024  (+12y) |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Moonstone Studio prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moonstone-studio-ko-pha-ngan/prices/)

## Location

450 m apart

Bank Guest House: city centre: 9.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 15 km, beach: 570 m.

Moonstone Studio: city centre: 9.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 15 km, beach: 190 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ko Pha-Ngan

[Ko Pha-Ngan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-pha-ngan-1596216/weather)

## Bank Guest House or Moonstone Studio: common questions

### Which is better, Bank Guest House or Moonstone Studio?

Moonstone Studio leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Bank Guest House or Moonstone Studio?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Moonstone Studio is closer: 850 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Bank Guest House.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Moonstone Studio is 190 m from the nearest beach; Bank Guest House is 570 m.

### How far apart are Bank Guest House and Moonstone Studio?

The two hotels are 450 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/bank-guest-house-ko-pha-ngan-vs-moonstone-studio-ko-pha-ngan/. 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/