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

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

Resort · ★★ · Baan Sri Thanu
## [Laemson Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/laemson-resort-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1749035/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Baan Sri Thanu
## [Phangan Akuna](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phangan-akuna-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956506/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Laemson Resort

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Laemson Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (70 m / 720 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (25 / 9)

### Choose Phangan Akuna if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 6.5)
-   to walk to the sights (3.3 km / 4.2 km)

### Why is Laemson Resort better than Phangan Akuna?

1.  650 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 720 m) (−650 m)
2.  380 m closer to the area centre (−380 m)
3.  16 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+16)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 38) (+13)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Phangan Akuna better than Laemson Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.5) (+2.6)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Laemson Resort | Phangan Akuna |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 9.1  (+2.6) |
| Location | 8.2  (+2.6) | 5.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.5  (+0.5) |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+2.2) | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.6 | 9.0  (+2.4) |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 9.1  (+2.6) |
| Number of reviews | 389  (+109) | 280 |
| Google rating | 3.0/5 | 4.6/5  (+1.6) |
| Google reviews | 253  (+44) | 209 |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | bottom 1% | top 7%  (+93%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2  (+2.6) | 5.6 |
| Distance to Baan Sri Thanu centre | 350 m  (−380 m) | 730 m |
| To the beach | 70 m  (−650 m) | 720 m |
| To the airport | 26 km | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25  (+16) | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 940 m | 340 m  (−600 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 30 | 18 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Phangan Akuna prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phangan-akuna-ko-pha-ngan/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Laemson Resort: city centre: 4.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 26 km, beach: 70 m, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Phangan Akuna: city centre: 3.3 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 25 km, beach: 720 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Ko Pha-Ngan

[Ko Pha-Ngan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-pha-ngan-1596216/weather)

## Laemson Resort or Phangan Akuna: common questions

### Which is better, Laemson Resort or Phangan Akuna?

Laemson Resort leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, beach access. Phangan Akuna is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Laemson Resort or Phangan Akuna?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Laemson Resort is closer: 350 m from the centre, against 730 m for Phangan Akuna.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Laemson Resort is 70 m from the nearest beach; Phangan Akuna is 720 m.

### How far apart are Laemson Resort and Phangan Akuna?

The two hotels are 1.1 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/laemson-resort-ko-pha-ngan-vs-phangan-akuna-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/