Bank Guest House vs Moonstone Studio
Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseBan Haad Rin
Bank Guest House
- Guest rating
- 5.7 Below average
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
ApartmentBan Haad Rin
Moonstone Studio
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
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?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Moonstone Studio better than Bank Guest House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 5.7)+3.2
- 2380 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 570 m)−380 m
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4350 m closer to the area centre−350 m
- 5More guest reviews (398 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×66
- 68 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 7More 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 vs Moonstone Studio: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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