Kaew Samui Resort vs Like Residence
Both are in Surat Thani, 990 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Surat Thani City Municipality
Kaew Samui Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 5 of 18
Hotel★★★Surat Thani City Municipality
Like Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 18
The short answer
Pick Kaew Samui Resort
It comes out ahead on 5 of 18 compared facts. 990 m apart.
Choose Kaew Samui Resort if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 116 / 47)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2014)
Choose Like Residence if you want
- to walk to the sights (3.6 km / 4.6 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 47 / 116)
Why is Kaew Samui Resort better than Like Residence?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (769 vs 156), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2014)+7y
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (116 vs 47 rooms)×2.5
Why is Like Residence better than Kaew Samui Resort?
- 1790 m closer to the area centre−790 m
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (47 vs 116 rooms)−69
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kaew Samui Resort vs Like Residence: which hotel is better? | Kaew Samui Resort | Like Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Location | 2.9 | 3.3 +0.4 |
| Public transport | – | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.1 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 769 +613 | 156 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 160 |
| Rank in Surat Thani | bottom 19% | bottom 18% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 | 3.3 +0.4 |
| Distance to Surat Thani City Municipality centre | 1.5 km | 690 m −790 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 21 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km −260 m | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 116 | 47 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +7y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
990 m apart
Kaew Samui Resort: city centre: 4.6 km, Surat Thani Airport (URT): 23 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m.
Like Residence: city centre: 3.6 km, Surat Thani Airport (URT): 22 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m.
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Kaew Samui Resort or Like Residence: common questions
Which is better, Kaew Samui Resort or Like Residence?
Kaew Samui Resort leads in 5 of 18 categories, including guest rating, number of reviews, to the nearest food shop. Like Residence is stronger in location score, distance to Surat Thani City Municipality centre, restaurants within 500 m.
Which is cheaper, Kaew Samui Resort or Like Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Like Residence is closer: 690 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Kaew Samui Resort.
How far apart are Kaew Samui Resort and Like Residence?
The two hotels are 990 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