Golden Monkey Samui vs Laemdin Hotel
Both are in Koh Samui, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Baan Chaweng
Golden Monkey Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★Baan Chaweng
Laemdin Hotel
- Guest rating
- 5.9 Below average
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Golden Monkey Samui
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose Golden Monkey Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Laemdin Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Golden Monkey Samui better than Laemdin Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 5.9)+2.1
- 2180 m closer to the beach (180 m vs 360 m)−180 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2008)+15y
Why is Laemdin Hotel better than Golden Monkey Samui?
- 1Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Golden Monkey Samui vs Laemdin Hotel: which hotel is better? | Golden Monkey Samui | Laemdin Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 +2.1 | 5.9 |
| Location | 7.8 +0.6 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.7 +0.6 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +1.2 | 6.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +2.1 | 5.9 |
| Number of reviews | 68 +23 | 45 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 81 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 78% +22% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +0.6 | 7.2 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng centre | 610 m | 560 m |
| To the beach | 180 m −180 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 2.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 88 | 93 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 20 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +15y | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +10 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| 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
180 m apart
Golden Monkey Samui or Laemdin Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Golden Monkey Samui or Laemdin Hotel?
Golden Monkey Samui leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Golden Monkey Samui or Laemdin Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Golden Monkey Samui is 180 m from the nearest beach; Laemdin Hotel is 360 m.
How far apart are Golden Monkey Samui and Laemdin Hotel?
The two hotels are 180 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