Beach Republic, Koh Samui vs Samaya Wellness Resort
Both are in Koh Samui, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★½Baan Lamai
Beach Republic, Koh Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Resort★★★★Baan Lamai
Samaya Wellness Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Beach Republic, Koh Samui
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose Beach Republic, Koh Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.8)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2019 / 2009)
Choose Samaya Wellness Resort if you want
- free parking
Why is Beach Republic, Koh Samui better than Samaya Wellness Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.8)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2009)+10y
- 4Has a gym
Why is Samaya Wellness Resort better than Beach Republic, Koh Samui?
- 1490 m closer to the area centre−490 m
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Beach Republic, Koh Samui vs Samaya Wellness Resort: which hotel is better? | Beach Republic, Koh Samui | Samaya Wellness Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.4 | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.4 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.4 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 998 +385 | 613 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 27% +17% | bottom 10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 1.9 km | 1.4 km −490 m |
| To the beach | 10 m | 50 m |
| To the airport | 8.4 km | 8.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 780 m | 290 m −500 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 42 | 75 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 +10y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
500 m apart
Beach Republic, Koh Samui: city centre: 8.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 8.4 km, beach: 10 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
Samaya Wellness Resort: city centre: 7.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 8.4 km, beach: 50 m, 10 places to eat within 500 m.
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Beach Republic, Koh Samui or Samaya Wellness Resort: common questions
Which is better, Beach Republic, Koh Samui or Samaya Wellness Resort?
Beach Republic, Koh Samui leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. Samaya Wellness Resort is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Beach Republic, Koh Samui or Samaya Wellness Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Samaya Wellness Resort is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Beach Republic, Koh Samui.
How far apart are Beach Republic, Koh Samui and Samaya Wellness Resort?
The two hotels are 500 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