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title: "Samunthitar Resort vs The private 2: which hotel is better?"
description: "Samunthitar Resort or The private 2 in Khao Kho? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/samunthitar-resort-khao-kho-vs-the-private-2-khao-kho/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Samunthitar Resort vs The private 2

Both are in Khao Kho, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★½ · Khao Kho
## [Samunthitar Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/samunthitar-resort-khao-kho/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.0

- **Score by category:** 4 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2056210/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Ban Samarak
## [The private 2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-private-2-khao-kho/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.3

- **Score by category:** 6 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2212919/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The private 2

It comes out ahead on 6 of 15 compared facts. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Samunthitar Resort if you want

-   to walk to the sights (8.4 km / 9.5 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 24 / 1)

### Choose The private 2 if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 7.8)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 24)

### Why is Samunthitar Resort better than The private 2?

1.  More guest reviews (384 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×27)

### Why is The private 2 better than Samunthitar Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.8) (+1.7)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 15) (+10)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Samunthitar Resort | The private 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.5  (+1.7) |
| Location | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.0  (+1.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.5  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 384  (+370) | 14 |
| Rank in Khao Kho | bottom 8% | top 36%  (+56%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.0 | 2.3  (+0.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 8.4 km  (−1.1 km) | 9.5 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 5  (+3) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km  (−350 m) | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 24 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 8  (+4) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Samunthitar Resort: city centre: 8.4 km, Phetchabun Airport (PHY): 22 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

The private 2: city centre: 9.5 km, Phetchabun Airport (PHY): 22 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Khao Kho

[Khao Kho weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/phetchabun/khao-kho/weather)

## Samunthitar Resort or The private 2: common questions

### Which is better, Samunthitar Resort or The private 2?

The private 2 leads in 6 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Khao Kho. Samunthitar Resort is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre, to the nearest food shop.

### Which is cheaper, Samunthitar Resort or The private 2?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Samunthitar Resort is closer: 8.4 km from the centre, against 9.5 km for The private 2.

### How far apart are Samunthitar Resort and The private 2?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Samunthitar Resort vs Viewpoint Khaokoh Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/samunthitar-resort-khao-kho-vs-viewpoint-khaokoh-hotel-khao-kho/)

## 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/samunthitar-resort-khao-kho-vs-the-private-2-khao-kho/. 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/