J4 Samui Hotel vs Malibu Beach Resort Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★บ้านบางรักษ์
J4 Samui Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Resort★★★บ้านบางรักษ์
Malibu Beach Resort Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Malibu Beach Resort Samui
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 70 m apart.
Choose J4 Samui Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
Why is J4 Samui Hotel better than Malibu Beach Resort Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015)+3y
Why is Malibu Beach Resort Samui better than J4 Samui Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (1,149 vs 472), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has a gym
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| J4 Samui Hotel vs Malibu Beach Resort Samui: which hotel is better? | J4 Samui Hotel | Malibu Beach Resort Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 3.0 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.9 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 472 | 1,149 +677 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 259 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 17% +38% | bottom 45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Distance to บ้านบางรักษ์ centre | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 200 m | 140 m −60 m |
| To the airport | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 32 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +3y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 21 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
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Location
70 m apart
J4 Samui Hotel: city centre: 2.6 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.8 km, beach: 200 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.
Malibu Beach Resort Samui: city centre: 2.6 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.9 km, beach: 140 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.
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J4 Samui Hotel or Malibu Beach Resort Samui: common questions
Which is better, J4 Samui Hotel or Malibu Beach Resort Samui?
Malibu Beach Resort Samui leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access. J4 Samui Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, J4 Samui Hotel or Malibu Beach Resort Samui?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Malibu Beach Resort Samui is 140 m from the nearest beach; J4 Samui Hotel is 200 m.
How far apart are J4 Samui Hotel and Malibu Beach Resort Samui?
The two hotels are 70 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