Elixir Koh Yao Yai vs Banhalawee
Both are in Phuket, 830 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Ban Khlong Din Niao
Elixir Koh Yao Yai
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
GuesthouseBan Khlong Din Niao
Banhalawee
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Elixir Koh Yao Yai
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 830 m apart.
Choose Elixir Koh Yao Yai if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Banhalawee if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Elixir Koh Yao Yai better than Banhalawee?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2300 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 420 m)−300 m
- 3More guest reviews (708 vs 70), so the rating is more reliable×10
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (40 vs 200 rooms)−160
Why is Banhalawee better than Elixir Koh Yao Yai?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10)+12
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (200 vs 40 rooms)×5.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Elixir Koh Yao Yai vs Banhalawee: which hotel is better? | Elixir Koh Yao Yai | Banhalawee |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Location | 5.9 +0.5 | 5.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.9 +1.0 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 708 +638 | 70 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 27% +33% | top 60% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 +0.5 | 5.4 |
| Distance to Ban Khlong Din Niao centre | 1.7 km | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 130 m −300 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 40 | 200 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 +18 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
830 m apart
Elixir Koh Yao Yai or Banhalawee: common questions
Which is better, Elixir Koh Yao Yai or Banhalawee?
Elixir Koh Yao Yai leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Elixir Koh Yao Yai or Banhalawee?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Elixir Koh Yao Yai is 130 m from the nearest beach; Banhalawee is 420 m.
How far apart are Elixir Koh Yao Yai and Banhalawee?
The two hotels are 830 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