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title: "Chaweng Noi Resort vs First Residence Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Chaweng Noi Resort or First Residence Hotel in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/chaweng-noi-resort-koh-samui-vs-first-residence-hotel-koh-samui/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Chaweng Noi Resort vs First Residence Hotel

Both are in Koh Samui, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★ · Baan Chaweng Noi
## [Chaweng Noi Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chaweng-noi-resort-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1273378/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Baan Chaweng Noi
## [First Residence Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/first-residence-hotel-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1415339/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 420 m apart.

### Choose Chaweng Noi Resort if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 23 / 50)

### Choose First Residence Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 23)

### Why is Chaweng Noi Resort better than First Residence Hotel?

1.  400 m closer to the area centre (−400 m)

### Why is First Residence Hotel better than Chaweng Noi Resort?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (1,162 vs 554), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)
3.  14 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+14)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Chaweng Noi Resort | First Residence Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.5 |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 9.4  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 7.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.9  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 554 | 1,162  (+608) |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 435 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 11% | bottom 13% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5 | 7.8  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng Noi centre | 390 m  (−400 m) | 790 m |
| To the beach | 370 m | 270 m  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 38 | 52  (+14) |
| To the nearest food shop | 3.0 km | 2.6 km  (−410 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 23 | 50 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2011  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 22  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Chaweng Noi ResortFirst Residence Hotel

           

-   Chaweng Noi Resort is cheaper in 8 of 12 months
-   Chaweng Noi Resort: €25 a night on average · First Residence Hotel: €33 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Chaweng Noi Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chaweng-noi-resort-koh-samui/prices/)[First Residence Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/first-residence-hotel-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

420 m apart

Chaweng Noi Resort: city centre: 3.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.5 km, beach: 370 m, 38 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

First Residence Hotel: city centre: 3.6 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.1 km, beach: 270 m, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Koh Samui

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

## Chaweng Noi Resort or First Residence Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Chaweng Noi Resort or First Residence Hotel?

First Residence Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Chaweng Noi Resort or First Residence Hotel?

Over the year Chaweng Noi Resort costs about €25 a night on average against €33 at First Residence Hotel, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Chaweng Noi Resort is closer: 390 m from the centre, against 790 m for First Residence Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

First Residence Hotel is 270 m from the nearest beach; Chaweng Noi Resort is 370 m.

### How far apart are Chaweng Noi Resort and First Residence Hotel?

The two hotels are 420 m 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/chaweng-noi-resort-koh-samui-vs-first-residence-hotel-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/