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title: "Panorama Samui Residences vs White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa"
description: "Panorama Samui Residences or White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Panorama Samui Residences vs White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa

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

Hotel · ★★★½ · Baan Thong Po
## [Panorama Samui Residences](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/panorama-samui-residences-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1939344/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Baan Thong Po
## [White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/white-whale-beachfront-pool-villa-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2318769/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Panorama Samui Residences if you want

-   to walk to the sights (11 km / 12 km)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 65 / 11)

### Choose White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (20 m / 1.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (17 / 0)
-   breakfast included

### Why is Panorama Samui Residences better than White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
3.  Has a gym
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (65 vs 11 rooms) (×5.9)

### Why is White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa better than Panorama Samui Residences?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7) (+0.4)
2.  1.2 km closer to the beach (20 m vs 1.2 km) (−1.2 km)
3.  600 m closer to the area centre (−600 m)
4.  Includes free breakfast
5.  17 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+17)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 0) (+40)
7.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Panorama Samui Residences | White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Location | 2.5 | 7.7  (+5.2) |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+0.8) | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0  (+3.5) | 3.5 |
| Beach access | 6.2 | 10.0  (+3.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 163 | 234  (+71) |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 224 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 36% | top 10%  (+26%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 7.7  (+5.2) |
| Distance to Baan Thong Po centre | 1.1 km | 530 m  (−600 m) |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 20 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 17  (+17) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 65 | 11 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | 2021  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/white-whale-beachfront-pool-villa-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

Panorama Samui Residences: city centre: 11 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 13 km, beach: 1.2 km.

White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa: city centre: 12 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 13 km, beach: 20 m, 17 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Koh Samui

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

## Panorama Samui Residences or White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa: common questions

### Which is better, Panorama Samui Residences or White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa?

White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Panorama Samui Residences is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Panorama Samui Residences or White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Panorama Samui Residences.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa is 20 m from the nearest beach; Panorama Samui Residences is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are Panorama Samui Residences and White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa?

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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