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title: "Baan Boom Boxes Resort vs ibis Samui Bophut: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick ibis Samui Bophut. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Baan Boom Boxes Resort or ibis Samui Bophut in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Baan Boom Boxes Resort vs ibis Samui Bophut

Both are in Koh Samui, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Baan Bo Phut
## [Baan Boom Boxes Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baan-boom-boxes-resort-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 1.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1176457/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Baan Bo Phut
## [ibis Samui Bophut](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-samui-bophut-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1656130/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick ibis Samui Bophut

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Baan Boom Boxes Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.4)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 19 / 209)

### Choose ibis Samui Bophut if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (80 m / 1.6 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 0)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 209 / 19)

### Why is Baan Boom Boxes Resort better than ibis Samui Bophut?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.4) (+1.0)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (19 vs 209 rooms) (−190)

### Why is ibis Samui Bophut better than Baan Boom Boxes Resort?

1.  1.5 km closer to the beach (80 m vs 1.6 km) (−1.5 km)
2.  840 m closer to the area centre (−840 m)
3.  More guest reviews (5,306 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable (×161)
4.  23 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+23)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 6) (+38)
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (209 vs 19 rooms) (×11.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Baan Boom Boxes Resort | ibis Samui Bophut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+1.0) | 8.4 |
| Location | 1.9 | 7.5  (+5.6) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 4.9 | 10.0  (+5.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+1.0) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 33 | 5,306  (+5,273) |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 146 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 13%  (+47%) | top 60% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.9 | 7.5  (+5.6) |
| Distance to Baan Bo Phut centre | 1.7 km | 820 m  (−840 m) |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 80 m  (−1.5 km) |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 23  (+23) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.2 km | 2.0 km  (−250 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 19 | 209 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 17  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:00  (−4h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.5 km apart

Baan Boom Boxes Resort: city centre: 3.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 5.5 km, beach: 1.6 km, 1 sights within 1 km.

ibis Samui Bophut: city centre: 3.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 5.1 km, beach: 80 m, 23 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 41 hotels in Bophut](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/bophut/)

## Weather in Koh Samui

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

## Baan Boom Boxes Resort or ibis Samui Bophut: common questions

### Which is better, Baan Boom Boxes Resort or ibis Samui Bophut?

ibis Samui Bophut leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Baan Boom Boxes Resort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Baan Boom Boxes Resort or ibis Samui Bophut?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ibis Samui Bophut is closer: 820 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Baan Boom Boxes Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

ibis Samui Bophut is 80 m from the nearest beach; Baan Boom Boxes Resort is 1.6 km.

### How far apart are Baan Boom Boxes Resort and ibis Samui Bophut?

The two hotels are 1.5 km 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/baan-boom-boxes-resort-koh-samui-vs-ibis-samui-bophut-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/