DK1HOSTEL vs Chaweng Residence
Both are in Koh Samui, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Baan Chaweng
DK1HOSTEL
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Apartment★★★Baan Chaweng
Chaweng Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick DK1HOSTEL
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose DK1HOSTEL if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Chaweng Residence if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is DK1HOSTEL better than Chaweng Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.6)+1.8
Why is Chaweng Residence better than DK1HOSTEL?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (98 vs 45), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| DK1HOSTEL vs Chaweng Residence: which hotel is better? | DK1HOSTEL | Chaweng Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.8 | 7.6 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +1.2 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.8 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 45 | 98 +53 |
| Google rating | 5.0/5 +0.9 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 160 +31 | 129 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 9% +83% | top 92% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.3 +0.3 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng centre | 290 m | 280 m |
| To the beach | 460 m | 360 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 82 | 87 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 18 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 15 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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
110 m apart
DK1HOSTEL or Chaweng Residence: common questions
Which is better, DK1HOSTEL or Chaweng Residence?
DK1HOSTEL leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, DK1HOSTEL or Chaweng Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Chaweng Residence is 360 m from the nearest beach; DK1HOSTEL is 460 m.
How far apart are DK1HOSTEL and Chaweng Residence?
The two hotels are 110 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