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title: "Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui vs Joon Hostel"
description: "Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui or Joon Hostel in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bluemango-pool-villa-resort-koh-samui-koh-samui-vs-joon-hostel-koh-samui/
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retrieved: 2026-10-28
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# Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui vs Joon Hostel

Both are in Koh Samui, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Baan Plai Laem
## [Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bluemango-pool-villa-resort-koh-samui-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1216355/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Baan Plai Laem
## [Joon Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/joon-hostel-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1706078/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.1)
-   to be closer to the beach (50 m / 530 m)
-   to walk to the sights (4.2 km / 4.8 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 5 / 1)

### Choose Joon Hostel if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (14 / 5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 5)

### Why is Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui better than Joon Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.1) (+1.5)
2.  480 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 530 m) (−480 m)
3.  More guest reviews (113 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)

### Why is Joon Hostel better than Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui?

1.  590 m closer to the area centre (−590 m)
2.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 25) (+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.

 

|  | Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui | Joon Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.5) | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.8  (+0.8) | 6.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+1.5) | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.4  (+1.1) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.5) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 113  (+76) | 37 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 1%  (+68%) | bottom 31% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+0.8) | 6.0 |
| Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre | 1.4 km | 790 m  (−590 m) |
| To the beach | 50 m  (−480 m) | 530 m |
| To the airport | 1.9 km | 2.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 14  (+9) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km  (−200 m) | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+12) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bluemango-pool-villa-resort-koh-samui-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

1.0 km apart

Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui: city centre: 4.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.9 km, beach: 50 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

Joon Hostel: city centre: 4.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 2.6 km, beach: 530 m, 14 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Koh Samui

[Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather)

## Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui or Joon Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui or Joon Hostel?

Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui or Joon Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Joon Hostel is closer: 790 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui is 50 m from the nearest beach; Joon Hostel is 530 m.

### How far apart are Bluemango Pool Villa & Resort Koh Samui and Joon Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.0 km 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/bluemango-pool-villa-resort-koh-samui-koh-samui-vs-joon-hostel-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/