COSI Samui Chaweng Beach vs SocialTel Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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COSI Samui Chaweng Beach
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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SocialTel Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 140 m apart.
Choose COSI Samui Chaweng Beach if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.6)
- free parking
Choose SocialTel Samui if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2017)
Why is COSI Samui Chaweng Beach better than SocialTel Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6)+0.3
- 2More guest reviews (4,576 vs 1,574), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 3Has free parking
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is SocialTel Samui better than COSI Samui Chaweng Beach?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017)+5y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| COSI Samui Chaweng Beach vs SocialTel Samui: which hotel is better? | COSI Samui Chaweng Beach | SocialTel Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.6 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 +1.7 | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 9.9 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 4,576 +3,002 | 1,574 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 15% +26% | top 41% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.6 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km | 2.5 km |
| To the beach | 270 m | 130 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 1.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 150 | 85 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2022 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 15 +2 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
140 m apart
COSI Samui Chaweng Beach: city centre: 2.4 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.9 km, beach: 270 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.
SocialTel Samui: city centre: 2.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 2.0 km, beach: 130 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.
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COSI Samui Chaweng Beach or SocialTel Samui: common questions
Which is better, COSI Samui Chaweng Beach or SocialTel Samui?
They are evenly matched. COSI Samui Chaweng Beach is stronger in guest rating, facilities; SocialTel Samui is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, COSI Samui Chaweng Beach or SocialTel Samui?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
SocialTel Samui is 130 m from the nearest beach; COSI Samui Chaweng Beach is 270 m.
How far apart are COSI Samui Chaweng Beach and SocialTel Samui?
The two hotels are 140 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