J4 Samui Hotel vs Panupong Hotel
Both are in Koh Samui, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★บ้านบางรักษ์
J4 Samui Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
Apartmentบ้านบางรักษ์
Panupong Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick J4 Samui Hotel
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose J4 Samui Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
- to be closer to the beach (200 m / 400 m)
Why is J4 Samui Hotel better than Panupong Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2190 m closer to the beach (200 m vs 400 m)−190 m
- 3Has a swimming pool
Why is Panupong Hotel better than J4 Samui Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (1,037 vs 472), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Later 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.
| J4 Samui Hotel vs Panupong Hotel: which hotel is better? | J4 Samui Hotel | Panupong Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.4 +0.6 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 +2.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 472 | 1,037 +565 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 259 | 380 +121 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 17% +38% | bottom 45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 +0.6 | 6.8 |
| Distance to บ้านบางรักษ์ centre | 1.6 km | 1.4 km −180 m |
| To the beach | 200 m −190 m | 400 m |
| To the airport | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 32 | 24 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 +2 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
190 m apart
J4 Samui Hotel: city centre: 2.6 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.8 km, beach: 200 m, 150+ 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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J4 Samui Hotel or Panupong Hotel: common questions
Which is better, J4 Samui Hotel or Panupong Hotel?
J4 Samui Hotel leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness. Panupong Hotel is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, J4 Samui Hotel 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: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for J4 Samui Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
J4 Samui Hotel is 200 m from the nearest beach; Panupong Hotel is 400 m.
How far apart are J4 Samui Hotel and Panupong Hotel?
The two hotels are 190 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