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title: "Baan Minnie vs Hello Samed: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Baan Minnie or Hello Samed in Ko Samet? Compare guest…"
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# Baan Minnie vs Hello Samed

Both are in Ko Samet, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★ · Ao Lukyon
## [Baan Minnie](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baan-minnie-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1176950/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · Ao Lukyon
## [Hello Samed](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hello-samed-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1511381/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 40 m apart.

### Choose Baan Minnie if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Hello Samed if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is Baan Minnie better than Hello Samed?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2) (+0.2)
2.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★) (+0.5★)
3.  More guest reviews (186 vs 87), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)

### Why is Hello Samed better than Baan Minnie?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2015) (+8y)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Baan Minnie | Hello Samed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.2) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.2) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 186  (+99) | 87 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 62 | – |
| Rank in Ko Samet | top 45%  (+7%) | top 52% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Distance to Ao Lukyon centre | 550 m | 520 m |
| To the beach | 230 m | 230 m |
| To the airport | 51 km | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 40 | 45  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2023  (+8y) |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+9) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

40 m apart

## Baan Minnie or Hello Samed: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Baan Minnie or Hello Samed?

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

### How far apart are Baan Minnie and Hello Samed?

The two hotels are 40 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/baan-minnie-ko-samet-vs-hello-samed-ko-samet/. 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/