Hi Samui Hostel vs Sonata Koh Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Choeng Mon
Hi Samui Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ResortChoeng Mon
Sonata Koh Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hi Samui Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 570 m apart.
Choose Hi Samui Hostel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Hi Samui Hostel better than Sonata Koh Samui?
- 1390 m closer to the beach (230 m vs 620 m)−390 m
- 2570 m closer to the area centre−570 m
- 3More guest reviews (67 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
- 437 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+37
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 27)+26
Why is Sonata Koh Samui better than Hi Samui Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hi Samui Hostel vs Sonata Koh Samui: which hotel is better? | Hi Samui Hostel | Sonata Koh Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Location | 7.6 +2.2 | 5.4 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.5 +1.3 | 8.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 67 +51 | 16 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 72 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 40% | top 38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +2.2 | 5.4 |
| Distance to Choeng Mon centre | 110 m −570 m | 680 m |
| To the beach | 230 m −390 m | 620 m |
| To the airport | 3.3 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 43 +37 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 5 | 7 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
570 m apart
Hi Samui Hostel or Sonata Koh Samui: common questions
Which is better, Hi Samui Hostel or Sonata Koh Samui?
Hi Samui Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Sonata Koh Samui is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hi Samui Hostel or Sonata Koh Samui?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hi Samui Hostel is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 680 m for Sonata Koh Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hi Samui Hostel is 230 m from the nearest beach; Sonata Koh Samui is 620 m.
How far apart are Hi Samui Hostel and Sonata Koh Samui?
The two hotels are 570 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