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★★★½Baan Thong Po
Panorama Samui Residences
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Resort★★★Baan Thong Po
White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
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?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3Has a gym
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (65 vs 11 rooms)×5.9
Why is White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa better than Panorama Samui Residences?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 21.2 km closer to the beach (20 m vs 1.2 km)−1.2 km
- 3600 m closer to the area centre−600 m
- 4Includes free breakfast
- 517 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 0)+40
- 7Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Panorama Samui Residences vs White Whale Beachfront Pool Villa: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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