Chaweng Residence vs Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel
Both are in Koh Samui, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Baan Chaweng
Chaweng Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Baan Chaweng
Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 170 m apart.
Choose Chaweng Residence if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Chaweng Residence better than Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014)+8y
Why is Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel better than Chaweng Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.6)+0.6
- 2170 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 360 m)−170 m
- 3More guest reviews (2,392 vs 98), so the rating is more reliable×24
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chaweng Residence vs Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel: which hotel is better? | Chaweng Residence | Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.2 +0.6 |
| Location | 7.3 | 8.2 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 9.7 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.2 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.2 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 98 | 2,392 +2,294 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 +0.3 | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 129 | 407 +278 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 92% | top 77% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 8.2 +0.9 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng centre | 280 m | 390 m |
| To the beach | 360 m | 190 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 87 +11 | 76 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 52 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +8y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +7 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
170 m apart
Chaweng Residence or Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Chaweng Residence or Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel?
Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Chaweng Residence or Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel is 190 m from the nearest beach; Chaweng Residence is 360 m.
How far apart are Chaweng Residence and Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel?
The two hotels are 170 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