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title: "Kiri Tawan vs Munchies Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kiri Tawan or Munchies Resort in Ko Pha-Ngan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Kiri Tawan vs Munchies Resort

Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★ · Baan Kai
## [Kiri Tawan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kiri-tawan-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1728950/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Baan Kai
## [Munchies Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/munchies-resort-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1873279/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Munchies Resort

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Kiri Tawan if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.9)

### Choose Munchies Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (0 m / 830 m)

### Why is Kiri Tawan better than Munchies Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.9) (+1.4)
2.  More guest reviews (158 vs 54), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9)

### Why is Munchies Resort better than Kiri Tawan?

1.  830 m closer to the beach (0 m vs 830 m) (−830 m)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0) (+19)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kiri Tawan | Munchies Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.4) | 7.9 |
| Location | 3.8 | 7.0  (+3.2) |
| Beach access | 7.5 | 10.0  (+2.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+1.1) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.4) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 158  (+104) | 54 |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | top 5%  (+61%) | bottom 34% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 7.0  (+3.2) |
| Distance to Baan Kai centre | 680 m | 550 m  (−130 m) |
| To the beach | 830 m | 0 m  (−830 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 7 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

1.1 km apart

Kiri Tawan: city centre: 6.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 17 km, beach: 830 m.

Munchies Resort: city centre: 6.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 17 km, beach: 0 m, 3 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)

## Kiri Tawan or Munchies Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Kiri Tawan or Munchies Resort?

Munchies Resort leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Kiri Tawan is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Kiri Tawan or Munchies Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Munchies Resort is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 680 m for Kiri Tawan.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Munchies Resort is 0 m from the nearest beach; Kiri Tawan is 830 m.

### How far apart are Kiri Tawan and Munchies Resort?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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/kiri-tawan-ko-pha-ngan-vs-munchies-resort-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/