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title: "Madolresort vs Sunrise Bungalow: which hotel is better?"
description: "Madolresort or Sunrise Bungalow in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/madolresort-koh-samui-vs-sunrise-bungalow-koh-samui/
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Madolresort vs Sunrise Bungalow

Both are in Koh Samui, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★ · Baan Hua Thanon
## [Madolresort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/madolresort-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1810164/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★½ · Baan Lamai
## [Sunrise Bungalow](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sunrise-bungalow-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2159639/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sunrise Bungalow

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Madolresort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.8)

### Choose Sunrise Bungalow if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (120 m / 540 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (24 / 5)

### Why is Madolresort better than Sunrise Bungalow?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.8) (+1.3)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Sunrise Bungalow better than Madolresort?

1.  420 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 540 m) (−420 m)
2.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★) (+0.5★)
3.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 25) (+26)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Madolresort | Sunrise Bungalow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.3) | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.3 | 7.4  (+2.1) |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 8.5 | 9.9  (+1.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.9) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.3) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 56 | 76  (+20) |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 104 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 16%  (+67%) | bottom 17% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.3 | 7.4  (+2.1) |
| Distance to the centre | 10 km | 9.9 km  (−220 m) |
| To the beach | 540 m | 120 m  (−420 m) |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 24  (+19) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.9 km | 2.2 km  (−660 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | – | 16 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1974 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:30  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

## Location

1.2 km apart

Madolresort: city centre: 10 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 11 km, beach: 540 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

Sunrise Bungalow: city centre: 9.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 11 km, beach: 120 m, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Koh Samui

[Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather)

## Madolresort or Sunrise Bungalow: common questions

### Which is better, Madolresort or Sunrise Bungalow?

Sunrise Bungalow leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Madolresort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Madolresort or Sunrise Bungalow?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sunrise Bungalow is closer: 9.9 km from the centre, against 10 km for Madolresort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Sunrise Bungalow is 120 m from the nearest beach; Madolresort is 540 m.

### How far apart are Madolresort and Sunrise Bungalow?

The two hotels are 1.2 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/madolresort-koh-samui-vs-sunrise-bungalow-koh-samui/. 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/