Kapuhala vs The Kala Hotel
Both are in Koh Samui, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Baan Chaweng Noi
Kapuhala
- Guest rating
- 9.9 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 5 of 5
Resort★★★★½Baan Chaweng Noi
The Kala Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 1.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Kapuhala
It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 680 m apart.
Choose Kapuhala if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.9 / 7.9)
- to be closer to the beach (1.3 km / 1.5 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 38)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2019 / 2008)
Choose The Kala Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 38 / 12)
Why is Kapuhala better than The Kala Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 7.9)+2.0
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2008)+11y
- 3Has a gym
Why is The Kala Hotel better than Kapuhala?
- 1Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (682 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable×76
- 3Later 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.
| Kapuhala vs The Kala Hotel: which hotel is better? | Kapuhala | The Kala Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.9 +2.0 | 7.9 |
| Location | 2.6 +0.9 | 1.7 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +2.5 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 +3.0 | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 5.9 +0.7 | 5.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.9 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.9 +2.0 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 682 +673 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 +0.7 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 186 | 349 +163 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 21% +65% | top 86% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.6 +0.9 | 1.7 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng Noi centre | 1.7 km −320 m | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km −210 m | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km −120 m | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★½ +1★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 38 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 +11y | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 22 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
680 m apart
Kapuhala: city centre: 6.0 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 6.5 km, beach: 1.3 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
The Kala Hotel: city centre: 6.3 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 6.5 km, beach: 1.5 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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Kapuhala or The Kala Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Kapuhala or The Kala Hotel?
Kapuhala leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Kapuhala or The Kala Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kapuhala is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for The Kala Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kapuhala is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; The Kala Hotel is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Kapuhala and The Kala Hotel?
The two hotels are 680 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