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Hyatt Regency Koh Samui vs Joon Hostel

Both are in Koh Samui, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort★★★★★Baan Plai Laem

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

Guest rating
9.1 Excellent
Location score
6.6
Score by category
3 of 3
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Hostel★★★★★Baan Plai Laem

Joon Hostel

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
6.0
Score by category
0 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Hyatt Regency Koh Samui

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 710 m apart.

Choose Hyatt Regency Koh Samui if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach

Choose Joon Hostel if you want

  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Hyatt Regency Koh Samui better than Joon Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.1)+1.0
  2. 2420 m closer to the beach (110 m vs 530 m)−420 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (1,054 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable×28

Why is Joon Hostel better than Hyatt Regency Koh Samui?

  1. 1400 m closer to the area centre−400 m
  2. 210 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 22)+16
  4. 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Hyatt Regency Koh SamuiJoon Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 9.1 +1.0 8.1
Location 6.6 +0.6 6.0
Facilities 6.7 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 5.5 –
Beach access 10.0 +1.5 8.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.1 +0.8 8.3
Guest rating 9.1 +1.0 8.1
Number of reviews 1,054 +1,017 37
Rank in Koh Samui top 7% +66% top 73%
Location
Location score 6.6 +0.6 6.0
Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre 1.2 km 790 m −400 m
To the beach 110 m −420 m 530 m
To the airport 2.1 km 2.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 4 14 +10
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms – 1
Floors 3 2
Newest building or renovation 2021 2023 +2y
Listed amenities 19 +16 3
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
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

      710 m apart

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      Hyatt Regency Koh Samui or Joon Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui or Joon Hostel?

      Hyatt Regency Koh Samui leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui or Joon Hostel?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Joon Hostel is closer: 790 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Hyatt Regency Koh Samui.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Hyatt Regency Koh Samui is 110 m from the nearest beach; Joon Hostel is 530 m.

      How far apart are Hyatt Regency Koh Samui and Joon Hostel?

      The two hotels are 710 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