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title: "Ampersand Resort Koh Samui vs Idyllic Samui Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ampersand Resort Koh Samui or Idyllic Samui Resort in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Ampersand Resort Koh Samui vs Idyllic Samui Resort

Both are in Koh Samui, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Choeng Mon
## [Ampersand Resort Koh Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ampersand-resort-koh-samui-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1122886/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Choeng Mon
## [Idyllic Samui Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/idyllic-samui-resort-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1658260/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Idyllic Samui Resort

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 250 m apart.

### Choose Ampersand Resort Koh Samui if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.9)

### Choose Idyllic Samui Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (80 m / 280 m)

### Why is Ampersand Resort Koh Samui better than Idyllic Samui Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9) (+0.5)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (125 vs 43), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9)
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  Has an on-site restaurant
6.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
7.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Idyllic Samui Resort better than Ampersand Resort Koh Samui?

1.  200 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 280 m) (−200 m)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2022) (+4y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ampersand Resort Koh Samui | Idyllic Samui Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.5) | 8.9 |
| Location | 5.5 | 6.1  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 10.0  (+1.7) | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 7.0  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 10.0  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.5) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.5) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 125  (+82) | 43 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | 104 | 171  (+67) |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 3%  (+25%) | top 28% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5 | 6.1  (+0.6) |
| Distance to Choeng Mon centre | 2.6 km | 2.4 km  (−180 m) |
| To the beach | 280 m | 80 m  (−200 m) |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 24 | 16 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | 2026  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 26  (+2) | 24 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

[Idyllic Samui Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/idyllic-samui-resort-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

250 m apart

Ampersand Resort Koh Samui: city centre: 6.0 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.7 km, beach: 280 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Idyllic Samui Resort: city centre: 6.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.7 km, beach: 80 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Koh Samui

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

## Ampersand Resort Koh Samui or Idyllic Samui Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Ampersand Resort Koh Samui or Idyllic Samui Resort?

Idyllic Samui Resort leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, beach access. Ampersand Resort Koh Samui is stronger in guest rating, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Ampersand Resort Koh Samui or Idyllic Samui Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Idyllic Samui Resort is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Ampersand Resort Koh Samui.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Idyllic Samui Resort is 80 m from the nearest beach; Ampersand Resort Koh Samui is 280 m.

### How far apart are Ampersand Resort Koh Samui and Idyllic Samui Resort?

The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/ampersand-resort-koh-samui-koh-samui-vs-idyllic-samui-resort-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/