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title: "Lipe Village vs Sang Chan Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Lipe Village 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-village-ko-lipe-vs-sang-chan-hostel-ko-lipe/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Lipe Village vs Sang Chan Hostel

Both are in Ko Lipe, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Ban Ko Li Pe
## [Lipe Village](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lipe-village-ko-lipe/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1780455/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:** 1 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. 30 m apart.

### Choose Lipe Village if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 19 / 5)

### Choose Sang Chan Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 19)

### Why is Lipe Village better than Sang Chan Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (643 vs 295), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)

### Why is Sang Chan Hostel better than Lipe Village?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.5) (+1.3)
2.  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 Village | Sang Chan Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.8  (+1.3) |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.8  (+1.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.8  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 643  (+348) | 295 |
| Google rating | 3.4/5 | 4.3/5  (+0.9) |
| Google reviews | 87 | 112  (+25) |
| Rank in Ko Lipe | bottom 6% | top 19%  (+75%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Distance to Ban Ko Li Pe centre | 380 m | 400 m |
| To the beach | 250 m | 230 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 78  (+3) | 75 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 19 | 5 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 13  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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

30 m apart

Lipe Village: city centre: 70 m, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 50 km, beach: 250 m, 78 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 Village or Sang Chan Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Lipe Village or Sang Chan Hostel?

Sang Chan Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Lipe Village 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 Village and Sang Chan Hostel?

The two hotels are 30 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Lipe Village vs Harmony Bed and Bakery](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/harmony-bed-and-bakery-ko-lipe-vs-lipe-village-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-village-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/