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title: "Black Sheep Hostel vs Phangan Pearl Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Black Sheep Hostel or Phangan Pearl Hostel in Ko Pha-Ngan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/black-sheep-hostel-ko-pha-ngan-vs-phangan-pearl-hostel-ko-pha-ngan/
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Black Sheep Hostel vs Phangan Pearl Hostel

Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Ban Haad Rin
## [Black Sheep Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/black-sheep-hostel-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1212094/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Ban Haad Rin
## [Phangan Pearl Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phangan-pearl-hostel-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956525/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.

### Choose Black Sheep Hostel if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2015)

### Why is Black Sheep Hostel better than Phangan Pearl Hostel?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2015) (+8y)

### Why is Phangan Pearl Hostel better than Black Sheep Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (140 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)
2.  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.

 

|  | Black Sheep Hostel | Phangan Pearl Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 10.0  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 64 | 140  (+76) |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | bottom 41% | bottom 39% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Ban Haad Rin centre | 50 m | 170 m |
| To the beach | 200 m | 110 m  (−90 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 58 | 57 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+8y) | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 9  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

130 m apart

Black Sheep Hostel: city centre: 10 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 14 km, beach: 200 m, 58 places to eat within 500 m.

Phangan Pearl Hostel: city centre: 10 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 14 km, beach: 110 m, 57 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)

## Black Sheep Hostel or Phangan Pearl Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Black Sheep Hostel or Phangan Pearl Hostel?

Phangan Pearl Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Black Sheep Hostel or Phangan Pearl Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Phangan Pearl Hostel is 110 m from the nearest beach; Black Sheep Hostel is 200 m.

### How far apart are Black Sheep Hostel and Phangan Pearl Hostel?

The two hotels are 130 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/black-sheep-hostel-ko-pha-ngan-vs-phangan-pearl-hostel-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/