Baan Lamai Resort vs Suanmali Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★Baan Lamai
Baan Lamai Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★½Baan Lamai
Suanmali Samui
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Suanmali Samui
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose Baan Lamai Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.8)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2009)
Choose Suanmali Samui if you want
- to be closer to the beach (210 m / 390 m)
Why is Baan Lamai Resort better than Suanmali Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.8)+0.6
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2009)+8y
Why is Suanmali Samui better than Baan Lamai Resort?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (210 m vs 390 m)−180 m
- 2Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (140 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×4.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Baan Lamai Resort vs Suanmali Samui: which hotel is better? | Baan Lamai Resort | Suanmali Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.6 | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.5 | 8.0 +0.5 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 9.0 | 9.6 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.5 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.6 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 140 +110 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 50 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 44% +31% | bottom 13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 | 8.0 +0.5 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 840 m | 850 m |
| To the beach | 390 m | 210 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 9.6 km | 9.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 930 m | 980 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★½ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 14 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +8y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 18 +9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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
Baan Lamai ResortSuanmali Samui
- Baan Lamai Resort is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Baan Lamai Resort: €24 a night on average · Suanmali Samui: €39 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month
All months
| Month | Baan Lamai Resort | Suanmali Samui |
|---|---|---|
| November | €17 | €32 |
| December | €22 | €45 |
| January | €26 | €45 |
| February | €30 | €45 |
| March | €27 | €45 |
| April | €20 | €31 |
| May | €18 | €34 |
| June | €18 | €34 |
| July | €26 | €44 |
| August | €28 | €31 |
| September | €25 | €40 |
| October | €25 | €40 |
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.
Baan Lamai Resort prices by monthSuanmali Samui prices by month
Location
180 m apart
Baan Lamai Resort: city centre: 8.6 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 9.6 km, beach: 390 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Suanmali Samui: city centre: 8.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 9.6 km, beach: 210 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Baan Lamai Resort or Suanmali Samui: common questions
Which is better, Baan Lamai Resort or Suanmali Samui?
Suanmali Samui leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Baan Lamai Resort is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Baan Lamai Resort or Suanmali Samui?
Over the year Baan Lamai Resort costs about €24 a night on average against €39 at Suanmali Samui, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Suanmali Samui is 210 m from the nearest beach; Baan Lamai Resort is 390 m.
How far apart are Baan Lamai Resort and Suanmali Samui?
The two hotels are 180 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