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title: "Amarin Samui Hotel vs Lemon House Apartment: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amarin Samui Hotel or Lemon House Apartment in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Amarin Samui Hotel vs Lemon House Apartment

Both are in Koh Samui, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Baan Mae Nam
## [Amarin Samui Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amarin-samui-hotel-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1118908/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Baan Mae Nam
## [Lemon House Apartment](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lemon-house-apartment-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1769201/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Lemon House Apartment

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 370 m apart.

### Choose Amarin Samui Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 46 / 9)

### Choose Lemon House Apartment if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.9)
-   to be closer to the beach (60 m / 380 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 46)

### Why is Amarin Samui Hotel better than Lemon House Apartment?

1.  More guest reviews (389 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable (×5.4)
2.  9 more listed amenities (24 vs 15) (+9)
3.  Has a gym
4.  Has an on-site restaurant
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)

### Why is Lemon House Apartment better than Amarin Samui Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.9) (+0.6)
2.  310 m closer to the beach (60 m vs 380 m) (−310 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Amarin Samui Hotel | Lemon House Apartment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Location | 7.2 | 8.3  (+1.1) |
| Facilities | 9.2  (+4.2) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0  (+1.5) | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 9.0 | 10.0  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 389  (+317) | 72 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 152  (+16) | 136 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 15% | bottom 45%  (+30%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2 | 8.3  (+1.1) |
| Distance to Baan Mae Nam centre | 300 m | 90 m  (−200 m) |
| To the beach | 380 m | 60 m  (−310 m) |
| To the airport | 7.9 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 55 | 61  (+6) |
| To the nearest food shop | 630 m  (−230 m) | 860 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 46 | 9 |
| Floors | 5 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 24  (+9) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−3h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Amarin Samui HotelLemon House Apartment

           

-   Amarin Samui Hotel is cheaper in 7 of 9 months
-   Amarin Samui Hotel: €30 a night on average · Lemon House Apartment: €35 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Amarin Samui Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amarin-samui-hotel-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

370 m apart

Amarin Samui Hotel: city centre: 6.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 7.9 km, beach: 380 m, 55 places to eat within 500 m.

Lemon House Apartment: city centre: 6.0 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 7.7 km, beach: 60 m, 61 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 29 hotels in Maenam](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/maenam/)

## Weather in Koh Samui

[Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather)

## Amarin Samui Hotel or Lemon House Apartment: common questions

### Which is better, Amarin Samui Hotel or Lemon House Apartment?

Lemon House Apartment leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Amarin Samui Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Amarin Samui Hotel or Lemon House Apartment?

Over the year Amarin Samui Hotel costs about €30 a night on average against €35 at Lemon House Apartment, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Lemon House Apartment is closer: 90 m from the centre, against 300 m for Amarin Samui Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Lemon House Apartment is 60 m from the nearest beach; Amarin Samui Hotel is 380 m.

### How far apart are Amarin Samui Hotel and Lemon House Apartment?

The two hotels are 370 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/amarin-samui-hotel-koh-samui-vs-lemon-house-apartment-koh-samui/. 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/