DK1HOSTEL vs Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel
Both are in Koh Samui, 280 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
Hotel★★★Baan Chaweng
Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose DK1HOSTEL if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is DK1HOSTEL better than Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.2)+1.2
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 52 rooms)−51
Why is Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel better than DK1HOSTEL?
- 1270 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 460 m)−270 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (2,392 vs 45), so the rating is more reliable×53
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (52 vs 1 rooms)×52.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| DK1HOSTEL vs Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel: which hotel is better? | DK1HOSTEL | Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.2 | 8.2 |
| Location | 7.0 | 8.2 +1.2 |
| Beach access | 8.8 | 9.7 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 45 | 2,392 +2,347 |
| Google rating | 5.0/5 +1.2 | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 160 | 407 +247 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 9% +68% | top 77% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 8.2 +1.2 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng centre | 290 m | 390 m |
| To the beach | 460 m | 190 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 82 +6 | 76 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 52 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 8 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| 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
280 m apart
DK1HOSTEL or Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel: common questions
Which is better, DK1HOSTEL or Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel?
Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. DK1HOSTEL is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, DK1HOSTEL 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; DK1HOSTEL is 460 m.
How far apart are DK1HOSTEL and Cheeky Monkey Samui Hostel?
The two hotels are 280 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