ibis Samui Bophut vs Karma Resort
Both are in Koh Samui, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Baan Bo Phut
ibis Samui Bophut
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
Hotel★★★★Baan Bo Phut
Karma Resort
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Karma Resort
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 390 m apart.
Choose ibis Samui Bophut if you want
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Karma Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is ibis Samui Bophut better than Karma Resort?
- 1More guest reviews (5,306 vs 1,512), so the rating is more reliable×3.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2019)+6y
- 3Has free parking
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (209 vs 20 rooms)×10.5
Why is Karma Resort better than ibis Samui Bophut?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.4)+0.7
- 2Has a spa
- 3380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 511 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 6Offers an airport transfer
- 75 more listed amenities (22 vs 17)+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| ibis Samui Bophut vs Karma Resort: which hotel is better? | ibis Samui Bophut | Karma Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.1 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.5 | 8.1 +0.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 7.0 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.1 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.1 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 5,306 +3,794 | 1,512 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 64% | top 6% +58% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 | 8.1 +0.6 |
| Distance to Baan Bo Phut centre | 820 m | 440 m −380 m |
| To the beach | 80 m | 0 m −80 m |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 23 | 34 +11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 209 | 20 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +6y | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 22 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| 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
390 m apart
ibis Samui Bophut or Karma Resort: common questions
Which is better, ibis Samui Bophut or Karma Resort?
Karma Resort leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, ibis Samui Bophut or Karma Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Karma Resort is closer: 440 m from the centre, against 820 m for ibis Samui Bophut.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Karma Resort is 0 m from the nearest beach; ibis Samui Bophut is 80 m.
How far apart are ibis Samui Bophut and Karma Resort?
The two hotels are 390 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