Banyan Tree Samui vs Beach Republic, Koh Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 930 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Baan Lamai
Banyan Tree Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Resort★★★★★Baan Lamai
Beach Republic, Koh Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Banyan Tree Samui
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 930 m apart.
Choose Banyan Tree Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Beach Republic, Koh Samui if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Banyan Tree Samui better than Beach Republic, Koh Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2)+1.1
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 4Has free parking
- 59 more listed amenities (24 vs 15)+9
- 6Has 24-hour room service
Why is Beach Republic, Koh Samui better than Banyan Tree Samui?
- 1930 m closer to the area centre−930 m
- 29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 15)+20
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2010)+9y
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Banyan Tree Samui vs Beach Republic, Koh Samui: which hotel is better? | Banyan Tree Samui | Beach Republic, Koh Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.1 | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.8 | 7.0 +1.2 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +4.1 | 4.2 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +7.0 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +1.1 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.1 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,142 +144 | 998 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 2% +74% | top 76% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 | 7.0 +1.2 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 2.8 km | 1.9 km −930 m |
| To the beach | 90 m | 10 m −70 m |
| To the airport | 8.4 km | 8.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 11 +9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 88 | 42 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2019 +9y |
| Listed amenities | 24 +9 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
930 m apart
Banyan Tree Samui or Beach Republic, Koh Samui: common questions
Which is better, Banyan Tree Samui or Beach Republic, Koh Samui?
Banyan Tree Samui leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Beach Republic, Koh Samui is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Banyan Tree Samui or Beach Republic, Koh Samui?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Beach Republic, Koh Samui is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Banyan Tree Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Beach Republic, Koh Samui is 10 m from the nearest beach; Banyan Tree Samui is 90 m.
How far apart are Banyan Tree Samui and Beach Republic, Koh Samui?
The two hotels are 930 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