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title: "Danup Villa vs The Willow Phangan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Danup Villa or The Willow Phangan in Ko Pha-Ngan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Danup Villa vs The Willow Phangan

Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Baan Wok Tum
## [Danup Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/danup-villa-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1340614/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Baan Wok Tum
## [The Willow Phangan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-willow-phangan-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2223027/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Danup Villa

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Danup Villa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (130 m / 1.5 km)
-   breakfast included

### Choose The Willow Phangan if you want

-   to walk to the sights (790 m / 1.9 km)

### Why is Danup Villa better than The Willow Phangan?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7) (+0.2)
2.  1.4 km closer to the beach (130 m vs 1.5 km) (−1.4 km)
3.  640 m closer to the area centre (−640 m)
4.  Includes free breakfast
5.  More guest reviews (53 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 22) (+10)

### Why is The Willow Phangan better than Danup Villa?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Danup Villa | The Willow Phangan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.0  (+3.7) | 3.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.9  (+4.8) | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.3) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 53  (+39) | 14 |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | top 23%  (+18%) | top 41% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0  (+3.7) | 3.3 |
| Distance to Baan Wok Tum centre | 600 m  (−640 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 130 m  (−1.4 km) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9  (+5) | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km  (−130 m) | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 6 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 15  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Danup Villa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/danup-villa-ko-pha-ngan/prices/)

## Location

1.7 km apart

Danup Villa: city centre: 1.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 22 km, beach: 130 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

The Willow Phangan: city centre: 790 m, Samui International Airport (USM): 23 km, beach: 1.5 km, 4 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)

## Danup Villa or The Willow Phangan: common questions

### Which is better, Danup Villa or The Willow Phangan?

Danup Villa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Danup Villa or The Willow Phangan?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Danup Villa is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for The Willow Phangan.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Danup Villa is 130 m from the nearest beach; The Willow Phangan is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Danup Villa and The Willow Phangan?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/danup-villa-ko-pha-ngan-vs-the-willow-phangan-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/