Moonstone Studio vs Phangan Orchid Resort
Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentBan Haad Rin
Moonstone Studio
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Resort★★★Ban Haad Rin
Phangan Orchid Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Moonstone Studio
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 880 m apart.
Choose Moonstone Studio if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.2)
Choose Phangan Orchid Resort if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.8 km / 9.5 km)
- free parking
Why is Moonstone Studio better than Phangan Orchid Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.2)+1.7
- 2770 m closer to the area centre−770 m
- 3More guest reviews (398 vs 178), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 15)+16
Why is Phangan Orchid Resort better than Moonstone Studio?
- 1Has free parking
- 24 more listed amenities (18 vs 14)+4
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Moonstone Studio vs Phangan Orchid Resort: which hotel is better? | Moonstone Studio | Phangan Orchid Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.7 | 7.2 |
| Location | 6.7 +0.5 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 +1.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.5 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.7 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 398 +220 | 178 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 146 | – |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | top 12% +82% | bottom 6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 +0.5 | 6.2 |
| Distance to Ban Haad Rin centre | 850 m −770 m | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 190 m | 100 m −80 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 +6 | 2 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 18 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
880 m apart
Moonstone Studio: city centre: 9.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 15 km, beach: 190 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.
Phangan Orchid Resort: city centre: 8.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 15 km, beach: 100 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
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Moonstone Studio or Phangan Orchid Resort: common questions
Which is better, Moonstone Studio or Phangan Orchid Resort?
Moonstone Studio leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness. Phangan Orchid Resort is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Moonstone Studio or Phangan Orchid Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Moonstone Studio is closer: 850 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Phangan Orchid Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Phangan Orchid Resort is 100 m from the nearest beach; Moonstone Studio is 190 m.
How far apart are Moonstone Studio and Phangan Orchid Resort?
The two hotels are 880 m 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