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title: "Panupong Hotel vs V.O.P. Suite: which hotel is better?"
description: "Panupong Hotel or V.O.P. Suite in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Panupong Hotel vs V.O.P. Suite

Both are in Koh Samui, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · บ้านบางรักษ์
## [Panupong Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/panupong-hotel-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1939931/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · บ้านบางรักษ์
## [V.O.P. Suite](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/v-o-p-suite-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2263011/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Panupong Hotel

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Panupong Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.6)
-   to be closer to the beach (400 m / 1.5 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 63)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 24 / 50)

### Choose V.O.P. Suite if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 2.4 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 24)

### Why is Panupong Hotel better than V.O.P. Suite?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.6) (+0.9)
2.  1.1 km closer to the beach (400 m vs 1.5 km) (−1.1 km)
3.  More guest reviews (1,037 vs 124), so the rating is more reliable (×8.4)
4.  87 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+87)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 58) (+12)
6.  4 more listed amenities (17 vs 13) (+4)

### Why is V.O.P. Suite better than Panupong Hotel?

1.  960 m closer to the area centre (−960 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Panupong Hotel | V.O.P. Suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Location | 6.8  (+2.1) | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+0.8) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 9.0  (+3.8) | 5.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.7) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 1,037  (+913) | 124 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5  (+0.4) | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 380  (+294) | 86 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 45%  (+37%) | bottom 8% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+2.1) | 4.7 |
| Distance to บ้านบางรักษ์ centre | 1.4 km | 450 m  (−960 m) |
| To the beach | 400 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 1.6 km | 1.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+87) | 63 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 8  (+8) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 24 | 50 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+4) | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.3 km apart

Panupong Hotel: city centre: 2.4 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.6 km, beach: 400 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.

V.O.P. Suite: city centre: 1.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.7 km, beach: 1.5 km, 63 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 130 hotels in Chaweng](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/chaweng/)

## Weather in Koh Samui

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## Panupong Hotel or V.O.P. Suite: common questions

### Which is better, Panupong Hotel or V.O.P. Suite?

Panupong Hotel leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. V.O.P. Suite is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Panupong Hotel or V.O.P. Suite?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

V.O.P. Suite is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Panupong Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Panupong Hotel is 400 m from the nearest beach; V.O.P. Suite is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Panupong Hotel and V.O.P. Suite?

The two hotels are 1.3 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/panupong-hotel-koh-samui-vs-v-o-p-suite-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/