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
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Resort★★★Baan Sri Thanu
Phangan Akuna
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1650 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 720 m)−650 m
- 2380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 316 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+16
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 38)+13
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Phangan Akuna better than Laemson Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.5)+2.6
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher 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 vs Phangan Akuna: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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