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title: "Bad Monkey Samui vs Chaweng Terrace: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Bad Monkey Samui. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Bad Monkey Samui or Chaweng Terrace in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Bad Monkey Samui vs Chaweng Terrace

Both are in Koh Samui, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · บ้านบางรักษ์
## [Bad Monkey Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bad-monkey-samui-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1178598/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · บ้านบางรักษ์
## [Chaweng Terrace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chaweng-terrace-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1273395/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Bad Monkey Samui

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Bad Monkey Samui if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Choose Chaweng Terrace if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Bad Monkey Samui better than Chaweng Terrace?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0) (+0.7)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2006) (+18y)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (8 vs 60 rooms) (−52)

### Why is Chaweng Terrace better than Bad Monkey Samui?

1.  More guest reviews (659 vs 172), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (60 vs 8 rooms) (×7.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Bad Monkey Samui | Chaweng Terrace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Location | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 172 | 659  (+487) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5  (+0.6) | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 247  (+49) | 198 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 38%  (+45%) | top 83% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7  (+0.3) | 6.4 |
| Distance to บ้านบางรักษ์ centre | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 470 m  (−90 m) | 560 m |
| To the airport | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 60 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+18y) | 2006 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 15  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

140 m apart

## Bad Monkey Samui or Chaweng Terrace: common questions

### Which is better, Bad Monkey Samui or Chaweng Terrace?

Bad Monkey Samui leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Bad Monkey Samui or Chaweng Terrace?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Bad Monkey Samui is 470 m from the nearest beach; Chaweng Terrace is 560 m.

### How far apart are Bad Monkey Samui and Chaweng Terrace?

The two hotels are 140 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/bad-monkey-samui-koh-samui-vs-chaweng-terrace-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/