Poonsap Resort vs While Away
Both are in Koh Lanta, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★Phra Ae
Poonsap Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelPhra Ae
While Away
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick While Away
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 480 m apart.
Choose Poonsap Resort if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 16 / 1)
Choose While Away if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.0)
- to be closer to the beach (380 m / 860 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (35 / 9)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 16)
Why is Poonsap Resort better than While Away?
- 1More guest reviews (66 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×9.4
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is While Away better than Poonsap Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.0)+0.4
- 2480 m closer to the beach (380 m vs 860 m)−480 m
- 3390 m closer to the area centre−390 m
- 426 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 32)+18
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Poonsap Resort vs While Away: which hotel is better? | Poonsap Resort | While Away |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.8 | 7.0 +2.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.4 | 9.0 +1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 66 +59 | 7 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 59 | – |
| Rank in Koh Lanta | top 77% | top 57% +20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.8 | 7.0 +2.2 |
| Distance to Phra Ae centre | 800 m | 410 m −390 m |
| To the beach | 860 m | 380 m −480 m |
| To the airport | 53 km | 53 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 35 +26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 16 | 1 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
480 m apart
Poonsap Resort: city centre: 3.7 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 53 km, beach: 860 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m.
While Away: city centre: 3.5 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 53 km, beach: 380 m, 35 places to eat within 500 m.
Poonsap Resort or While Away: common questions
Which is better, Poonsap Resort or While Away?
While Away leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Poonsap Resort or While Away?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
While Away is closer: 410 m from the centre, against 800 m for Poonsap Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
While Away is 380 m from the nearest beach; Poonsap Resort is 860 m.
How far apart are Poonsap Resort and While Away?
The two hotels are 480 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
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