The View Hostel vs Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort
Both are in Ko Phi Phi, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Ton Sai
The View Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Resort★★Ao Loh Bakao
Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick The View Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 710 m apart.
Choose The View Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
Why is The View Hostel better than Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.7)+2.0
- 2490 m closer to the beach (390 m vs 880 m)−490 m
- 3640 m closer to the city centre−640 m
- 4Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 15)+17
Why is Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort better than The View Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (227 vs 45), so the rating is more reliable×5.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The View Hostel vs Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort: which hotel is better? | The View Hostel | Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 +2.0 | 7.7 |
| Location | 6.2 +2.1 | 4.1 |
| Beach access | 9.0 +1.7 | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.2 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +2.0 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 45 | 227 +182 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 +0.8 | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | 141 +88 | 53 |
| Rank in Ko Phi Phi | top 2% +54% | top 56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +2.1 | 4.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 740 m −640 m | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 390 m −490 m | 880 m |
| To the airport | 45 km | 45 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 +7 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 9 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| 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
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Location
710 m apart
The View Hostel or Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort: common questions
Which is better, The View Hostel or Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort?
The View Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The View Hostel or Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The View Hostel is closer: 740 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The View Hostel is 390 m from the nearest beach; Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort is 880 m.
How far apart are The View Hostel and Phi Phi Sunset Bay Resort?
The two hotels are 710 m 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