Laewan Guesthouse vs Similar Hotels

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Best overall fit

Our pick

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

Baan Tai, TH

★ 0-star9.2/10514 reviews

1.1 km (0.69 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.3

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-kept.

Cleanliness

9.3

The hotel was reported as very clean and well-maintained.

Service

9.8

Staff were described as super lovely and friendly.

Close alternatives

No close alternative was identified for this preference.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Laewan Guesthouse

Baan Tai, TH

★ 0-star8.7/10233 reviews

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Our pick

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

Baan Tai, TH

★ 0-star9.2/10514 reviews

1.1 km (0.69 mi) from original

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Billabong Hostel

Baan Tai, TH

★ 0-star7.6/100 reviews

0.28 km (0.17 mi) from original

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@HOsTEL PHANGAN

Baan Tai, TH

★ 3-star8.1/10105 reviews

0.17 km (0.10 mi) from original

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Trade-offs

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.

Laewan Guesthouse

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Location9.1

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Location8.8

Key differences

Rooms

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only9.3

@HOsTEL PHANGAN6.3

Cleanliness

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only9.3

@HOsTEL PHANGAN5.3

Location

Laewan Guesthouse9.1

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only8.3

Service

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only9.8

@HOsTEL PHANGAN8.8

Amenities & Facilities

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only9.3

Laewan Guesthouse8.6

Value

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only9.3

Laewan Guesthouse8.6

Laewan Guesthouse amenity advantages

SaunaHot tub/Jacuzzi

Billabong Hostel amenity advantages

ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceConcierge serviceAirport shuttle

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 0.94 km.

@HOsTEL PHANGAN: 0.17 km (0.10 mi)

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only: 1.1 km (0.69 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	Laewan Guesthouse	Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only	Billabong Hostel	@HOsTEL PHANGAN
Guest score	8.7/10	9.2/10	7.6/10	8.1/10
Rooms	8.6 The rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, despite some noise issues.	9.3 Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-kept.	—	6.3 Very uncomfortable bed, ripped pillow cases.
Cleanliness	8.1 Some reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there are concerns about noise and maintenance issues.	9.3 The hotel was reported as very clean and well-maintained.	—	5.3 Room was dirty, stains on the sheets, stains and holes in the towels, cobwebs in the top of the room.
Location	9.1 Consistently praised for being in a good location near the beach and other attractions.	8.3 The location was not great for some guests, being in a busy area with party hostels.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service	9.1 Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.	9.8 Staff were described as super lovely and friendly.	—	8.8 Staff were very nice and accommodating.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.6 Not specifically mentioned; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.8 Not specifically mentioned, but implied standard for hotel dining.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	8.6 No pool available, but other amenities like a spa are appreciated.	9.3 Amenities include a nice pool and daily housekeeping.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	8.6 Rooms are considered cheap for the quality provided.	9.3 Good value given the quality of the stay.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	1.1 km (0.69 mi)	0.28 km (0.17 mi)	0.17 km (0.10 mi)
Landmarks	Meditating Man Statue	KBA Kiteboarding Centre - Koh Phangan	Landmark data unavailable	Meditating Man Statue
Best suited for	Comfort-focused travelers	Quiet leisure travelers		Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Laewan Guesthouse

8.7/10

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.2/10

Billabong Hostel

7.6/10

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.1/10

Rooms

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

The rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, despite some noise issues.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-kept.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

6.3

Very uncomfortable bed, ripped pillow cases.

Cleanliness

Laewan Guesthouse

8.1

Some reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there are concerns about noise and maintenance issues.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

The hotel was reported as very clean and well-maintained.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

5.3

Room was dirty, stains on the sheets, stains and holes in the towels, cobwebs in the top of the room.

Location

Laewan Guesthouse

9.1

Consistently praised for being in a good location near the beach and other attractions.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

8.3

The location was not great for some guests, being in a busy area with party hostels.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Service

Laewan Guesthouse

9.1

Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.8

Staff were described as super lovely and friendly.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Staff were very nice and accommodating.

Sleep & Noise

Laewan Guesthouse

—

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

—

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

—

Food & Breakfast

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

Not specifically mentioned; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

8.8

Not specifically mentioned, but implied standard for hotel dining.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

No pool available, but other amenities like a spa are appreciated.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

Amenities include a nice pool and daily housekeeping.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

Rooms are considered cheap for the quality provided.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

Good value given the quality of the stay.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Laewan Guesthouse

Meditating Man Statue

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

KBA Kiteboarding Centre - Koh Phangan

Billabong Hostel

Landmark data unavailable

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

Meditating Man Statue

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Laewan Guesthouse

Baan Tai, TH

★ 0-star8.7/10233 reviews

View hotel

Our pick

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

Baan Tai, TH

★ 0-star9.2/10514 reviews

1.1 km (0.69 mi) from original

View hotel

Billabong Hostel

Baan Tai, TH

★ 0-star7.6/100 reviews

0.28 km (0.17 mi) from original

View hotel

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

Baan Tai, TH

★ 3-star8.1/10105 reviews

0.17 km (0.10 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Laewan Guesthouse	Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only	Billabong Hostel	@HOsTEL PHANGAN
Guest score	8.7/10	9.2/10	7.6/10	8.1/10
Rooms	8.6 The rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, despite some noise issues.	9.3 Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-kept.	—	6.3 Very uncomfortable bed, ripped pillow cases.
Cleanliness	8.1 Some reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there are concerns about noise and maintenance issues.	9.3 The hotel was reported as very clean and well-maintained.	—	5.3 Room was dirty, stains on the sheets, stains and holes in the towels, cobwebs in the top of the room.
Location	9.1 Consistently praised for being in a good location near the beach and other attractions.	8.3 The location was not great for some guests, being in a busy area with party hostels.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service	9.1 Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.	9.8 Staff were described as super lovely and friendly.	—	8.8 Staff were very nice and accommodating.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.6 Not specifically mentioned; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.8 Not specifically mentioned, but implied standard for hotel dining.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	8.6 No pool available, but other amenities like a spa are appreciated.	9.3 Amenities include a nice pool and daily housekeeping.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	8.6 Rooms are considered cheap for the quality provided.	9.3 Good value given the quality of the stay.	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	1.1 km (0.69 mi)	0.28 km (0.17 mi)	0.17 km (0.10 mi)
Landmarks	Meditating Man Statue	KBA Kiteboarding Centre - Koh Phangan	Landmark data unavailable	Meditating Man Statue
Best suited for	Comfort-focused travelers	Quiet leisure travelers		Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Laewan Guesthouse

8.7/10

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.2/10

Billabong Hostel

7.6/10

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.1/10

Rooms

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

The rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, despite some noise issues.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-kept.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

6.3

Very uncomfortable bed, ripped pillow cases.

Cleanliness

Laewan Guesthouse

8.1

Some reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there are concerns about noise and maintenance issues.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

The hotel was reported as very clean and well-maintained.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

5.3

Room was dirty, stains on the sheets, stains and holes in the towels, cobwebs in the top of the room.

Location

Laewan Guesthouse

9.1

Consistently praised for being in a good location near the beach and other attractions.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

8.3

The location was not great for some guests, being in a busy area with party hostels.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Service

Laewan Guesthouse

9.1

Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.8

Staff were described as super lovely and friendly.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Staff were very nice and accommodating.

Sleep & Noise

Laewan Guesthouse

—

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

—

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

—

Food & Breakfast

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

Not specifically mentioned; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

8.8

Not specifically mentioned, but implied standard for hotel dining.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

No pool available, but other amenities like a spa are appreciated.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

Amenities include a nice pool and daily housekeeping.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Laewan Guesthouse

8.6

Rooms are considered cheap for the quality provided.

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

9.3

Good value given the quality of the stay.

Billabong Hostel

—

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Laewan Guesthouse

Meditating Man Statue

Phangan Hometown Resort - Adults Only

KBA Kiteboarding Centre - Koh Phangan

Billabong Hostel

Landmark data unavailable

@HOsTEL PHANGAN

Meditating Man Statue