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title: "Suncliff Resort vs U Hostel Koh Phangan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Suncliff Resort or U Hostel Koh Phangan in Ko Pha-Ngan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/suncliff-resort-ko-pha-ngan-vs-u-hostel-koh-phangan-ko-pha-ngan/
language: en
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retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Suncliff Resort vs U Hostel Koh Phangan

Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Ban Haad Rin
## [Suncliff Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/suncliff-resort-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2157423/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Ban Haad Rin
## [U Hostel Koh Phangan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/u-hostel-koh-phangan-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2253976/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Suncliff Resort

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 110 m apart.

### Choose U Hostel Koh Phangan if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.6)

### Why is Suncliff Resort better than U Hostel Koh Phangan?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  More guest reviews (505 vs 88), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7)
3.  Earlier check-in (8:00 vs 15:00) (−7h)

### Why is U Hostel Koh Phangan better than Suncliff Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.6) (+0.3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Suncliff Resort | U Hostel Koh Phangan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.9  (+0.3) |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5  (+1.5) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.9  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 505  (+417) | 88 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 214  (+139) | 75 |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | bottom 13% | bottom 29%  (+16%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Distance to Ban Haad Rin centre | 110 m | 60 m |
| To the beach | 220 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 55 | 55 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 12 | 20 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+2) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 8:00  (−7h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

110 m apart

Suncliff Resort: city centre: 10 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 14 km, beach: 220 m, 55 places to eat within 500 m.

U Hostel Koh Phangan: city centre: 10 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 14 km, beach: 200 m, 55 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ko Pha-Ngan

[Ko Pha-Ngan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-pha-ngan-1596216/weather)

## Suncliff Resort or U Hostel Koh Phangan: common questions

### Which is better, Suncliff Resort or U Hostel Koh Phangan?

Suncliff Resort leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. U Hostel Koh Phangan is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Suncliff Resort or U Hostel Koh Phangan?

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

### How far apart are Suncliff Resort and U Hostel Koh Phangan?

The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Suncliff Resort vs Rin Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rin-beach-resort-ko-pha-ngan-vs-suncliff-resort-ko-pha-ngan/)

## 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/suncliff-resort-ko-pha-ngan-vs-u-hostel-koh-phangan-ko-pha-ngan/. 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/