Banyan Tree Samui vs Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa
Both are in Koh Samui, 600 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Baan Lamai
Banyan Tree Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Baan Lamai
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 600 m apart.
Choose Banyan Tree Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.8)
Choose Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa if you want
- to be closer to the beach (270 m / 750 m)
Why is Banyan Tree Samui better than Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.8)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (1,142 vs 372), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
Why is Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa better than Banyan Tree Samui?
- 1480 m closer to the beach (270 m vs 750 m)−480 m
- 2540 m closer to the area centre−540 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 15)+10
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2010)+4y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Banyan Tree Samui vs Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa: which hotel is better? | Banyan Tree Samui | Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Location | 3.8 | 5.8 +2.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.7 | 9.4 +1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 1,142 +770 | 372 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 2% +23% | top 25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 5.8 +2.0 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 2.8 km | 2.3 km −540 m |
| To the beach | 750 m | 270 m −480 m |
| To the airport | 8.4 km | 8.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 5 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 88 | – |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2014 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 24 +15 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
600 m apart
Banyan Tree Samui: city centre: 8.3 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 8.4 km, beach: 750 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa: city centre: 8.4 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 8.6 km, beach: 270 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
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Banyan Tree Samui or Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa: common questions
Which is better, Banyan Tree Samui or Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa?
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Banyan Tree Samui is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Banyan Tree Samui or Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Banyan Tree Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is 270 m from the nearest beach; Banyan Tree Samui is 750 m.
How far apart are Banyan Tree Samui and Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa?
The two hotels are 600 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