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title: "Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel vs Sang Chan Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel or Sang Chan Hostel in Ko Lipe? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lipe-bloom-cafe-and-hostel-ko-lipe-vs-sang-chan-hostel-ko-lipe/
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel vs Sang Chan Hostel

Both are in Ko Lipe, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Ban Ko Li Pe
## [Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lipe-bloom-cafe-and-hostel-ko-lipe/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1780446/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Ban Ko Li Pe
## [Sang Chan Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sang-chan-hostel-ko-lipe/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2058401/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 40 m apart.

### Choose Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.8)

### Why is Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel better than Sang Chan Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.8) (+0.5)
2.  More guest reviews (919 vs 295), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)

### Why is Sang Chan Hostel better than Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel | Sang Chan Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 919  (+624) | 295 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 112 |
| Rank in Ko Lipe | top 3%  (+16%) | top 19% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Distance to Ban Ko Li Pe centre | 430 m | 400 m |
| To the beach | 210 m | 230 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 75 | 75 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 8 | 5 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 13  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

40 m apart

Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel: city centre: 20 m, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 50 km, beach: 210 m, 75 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Sang Chan Hostel: city centre: 50 m, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 50 km, beach: 230 m, 75 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel or Sang Chan Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel or Sang Chan Hostel?

Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel or Sang Chan Hostel?

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

### How far apart are Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel and Sang Chan Hostel?

The two hotels are 40 m apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Lipe - Bloom Cafe and Hostel vs The Street Hostel Koh Lipe](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lipe-bloom-cafe-and-hostel-ko-lipe-vs-the-street-hostel-koh-lipe-ko-lipe/)

## 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/lipe-bloom-cafe-and-hostel-ko-lipe-vs-sang-chan-hostel-ko-lipe/. 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/