Pandora Resort vs Baan Ploy Sea
Both are in Ko Samet, 910 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Ao Wiang Wan
Pandora Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Resort★★★Ao Noi Na
Baan Ploy Sea
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Pandora Resort
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 910 m apart.
Choose Pandora Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Baan Ploy Sea if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Why is Pandora Resort better than Baan Ploy Sea?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (260 m vs 510 m)−250 m
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2012)+10y
- 4Has free parking
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Baan Ploy Sea better than Pandora Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.8)+1.0
- 2880 m closer to the city centre−880 m
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 44 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Pandora Resort vs Baan Ploy Sea: which hotel is better? | Pandora Resort | Baan Ploy Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.8 +1.0 |
| Location | 6.5 +0.8 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 6.7 +3.4 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.5 +0.9 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.8 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.8 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 2,181 +1,026 | 1,155 |
| Rank in Ko Samet | top 83% | top 17% +66% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 +0.8 | 5.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 990 m −880 m |
| To the beach | 260 m −250 m | 510 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 41 | 30 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +10y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 16 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Water sports | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
910 m apart
Pandora Resort or Baan Ploy Sea: common questions
Which is better, Pandora Resort or Baan Ploy Sea?
Pandora Resort leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, families, beach access. Baan Ploy Sea is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Pandora Resort or Baan Ploy Sea?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Baan Ploy Sea is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Pandora Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Pandora Resort is 260 m from the nearest beach; Baan Ploy Sea is 510 m.
How far apart are Pandora Resort and Baan Ploy Sea?
The two hotels are 910 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