Chaweng Residence vs Panupong Hotel
Both are in Koh Samui, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Chaweng Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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Panupong Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Panupong Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.6)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 87)
Why is Chaweng Residence better than Panupong Hotel?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Has a gym
Why is Panupong Hotel better than Chaweng Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.6)+0.9
- 2More guest reviews (1,037 vs 98), so the rating is more reliable×11
- 363 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+63
- 4Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chaweng Residence vs Panupong Hotel: which hotel is better? | Chaweng Residence | Panupong Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5 +0.9 |
| Location | 7.3 +0.5 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.5 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 98 | 1,037 +939 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 +0.1 |
| Google reviews | 129 | 380 +251 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 9% | bottom 45% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +0.5 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km | 2.4 km −310 m |
| To the beach | 360 m | 400 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 1.6 km −1.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 87 | 150 +63 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km | 100 m −1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 8 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 18 | 24 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 17 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.6 km apart
Chaweng Residence: city centre: 2.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 3.1 km, beach: 360 m, 87 places to eat within 500 m.
Panupong Hotel: city centre: 2.4 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.6 km, beach: 400 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.
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Chaweng Residence or Panupong Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Chaweng Residence or Panupong Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Chaweng Residence is stronger in location, spa & wellness; Panupong Hotel is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Chaweng Residence or Panupong Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Panupong Hotel is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Chaweng Residence.
How far apart are Chaweng Residence and Panupong Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.6 km 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