Chaweng Bay View Resort vs Sasitara Residence
Both are in Koh Samui, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★½บ้านบางรักษ์
Chaweng Bay View Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★½Baan Plai Laem
Sasitara Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.
Choose Chaweng Bay View Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.9)
Choose Sasitara Residence if you want
- to be closer to the beach (230 m / 430 m)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2016)
Why is Chaweng Bay View Resort better than Sasitara Residence?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 211 more listed amenities (24 vs 13)+11
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Sasitara Residence better than Chaweng Bay View Resort?
- 1210 m closer to the beach (230 m vs 430 m)−210 m
- 2More guest reviews (700 vs 145), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2016)+9y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chaweng Bay View Resort vs Sasitara Residence: which hotel is better? | Chaweng Bay View Resort | Sasitara Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Location | 5.5 | 6.2 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +3.3 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +1.0 | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 8.8 | 9.6 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.3 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +0.2 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 145 | 700 +555 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 +0.4 | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 142 +3 | 139 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 26% +13% | bottom 13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.5 | 6.2 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.3 km −200 m | 3.5 km |
| To the beach | 430 m | 230 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 1.1 km | 1.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km −120 m | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 21 | 19 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2025 +9y |
| Listed amenities | 24 +11 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
210 m apart
Chaweng Bay View Resort: city centre: 3.3 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.1 km, beach: 430 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
Sasitara Residence: city centre: 3.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.3 km, beach: 230 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m.
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Chaweng Bay View Resort or Sasitara Residence: common questions
Which is better, Chaweng Bay View Resort or Sasitara Residence?
They are evenly matched. Chaweng Bay View Resort is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Sasitara Residence is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Chaweng Bay View Resort or Sasitara Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Chaweng Bay View Resort is closer: 3.3 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for Sasitara Residence.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sasitara Residence is 230 m from the nearest beach; Chaweng Bay View Resort is 430 m.
How far apart are Chaweng Bay View Resort and Sasitara Residence?
The two hotels are 210 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