--- title: "Blue Turtle Hotel Samui vs SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort" description: "Blue Turtle Hotel Samui or SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/blue-turtle-hotel-samui-koh-samui-vs-sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Blue Turtle Hotel Samui vs SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort Both are in Koh Samui, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · บ้านบางรักษ์ ## [Blue Turtle Hotel Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/blue-turtle-hotel-samui-koh-samui/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1215774/agoda/?lang=en) Resort · ★★★★★ · บ้านบางรักษ์ ## [SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 7.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2054149/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 230 m apart. ### Choose SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.3) ### Why is Blue Turtle Hotel Samui better than SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort? 1. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ### Why is SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort better than Blue Turtle Hotel Samui? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.3) (+1.0) 2. Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★) 3. More guest reviews (2,451 vs 194), so the rating is more reliable (×13) 4. 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. | | Blue Turtle Hotel Samui | SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.3 (+1.0) | | Location | 7.2 | 7.3 | | Facilities | – | 6.7 | | Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 | | Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 | 9.3 (+1.0) | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.3 (+1.0) | | Number of reviews | 194 | 2,451 (+2,257) | | Google rating | 4.6/5 | – | | Google reviews | 271 | – | | Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 37% | top 1% (+62%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.2 | 7.3 | | Distance to บ้านบางรักษ์ centre | 2.1 km | 2.0 km | | To the beach | 90 m | 60 m | | To the airport | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 27 | 29 | | To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 900 m (−220 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ (+1★) | | Rooms | – | 134 | | Floors | – | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 | | Listed amenities | 5 | 22 (+17) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Steam room | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 230 m apart Blue Turtle Hotel Samui: city centre: 3.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.4 km, beach: 90 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m. SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort: city centre: 3.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.4 km, beach: 60 m, 29 places to eat within 500 m. [Top-rated of 130 hotels in Chaweng](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/chaweng/) ## Weather in Koh Samui [Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather) ## Blue Turtle Hotel Samui or SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort: common questions ### Which is better, Blue Turtle Hotel Samui or SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort? SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Blue Turtle Hotel Samui or SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Blue Turtle Hotel Samui and SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort? The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort vs Sareeraya Villas & Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui-vs-sareeraya-villas-suites-koh-samui/) - [SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort vs Amari Koh Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/amari-koh-samui-koh-samui-vs-sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui/) - [SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort vs Homm Chura Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/homm-chura-samui-koh-samui-vs-sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui/) - [SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort vs The Briza Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui-vs-the-briza-beach-resort-koh-samui/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. 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