Khun Chaweng Resort vs The CHESS Samui Hotel
Both are in Koh Samui, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★บ้านบางรักษ์
Khun Chaweng Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★½บ้านบางรักษ์
The CHESS Samui Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick The CHESS Samui Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 150 m apart.
Choose The CHESS Samui Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.0)
- to be closer to the beach (110 m / 270 m)
Why is Khun Chaweng Resort better than The CHESS Samui Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (1,705 vs 662), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
Why is The CHESS Samui Hotel better than Khun Chaweng Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0)+0.3
- 2150 m closer to the beach (110 m vs 270 m)−150 m
- 3Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Khun Chaweng Resort vs The CHESS Samui Hotel: which hotel is better? | Khun Chaweng Resort | The CHESS Samui Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.6 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 10.0 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,705 +1,043 | 662 |
| Google rating | 3.7/5 | 3.9/5 +0.2 |
| Google reviews | 234 +144 | 90 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 17% | bottom 32% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.6 +0.4 |
| Distance to บ้านบางรักษ์ centre | 1.6 km −140 m | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 270 m | 110 m −150 m |
| To the airport | 1.6 km | 1.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 +4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★½ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 54 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +3 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
150 m apart
Khun Chaweng Resort: city centre: 2.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.6 km, beach: 270 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.
The CHESS Samui Hotel: city centre: 2.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.8 km, beach: 110 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.
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Khun Chaweng Resort or The CHESS Samui Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Khun Chaweng Resort or The CHESS Samui Hotel?
The CHESS Samui Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Khun Chaweng Resort or The CHESS Samui Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Khun Chaweng Resort is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for The CHESS Samui Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The CHESS Samui Hotel is 110 m from the nearest beach; Khun Chaweng Resort is 270 m.
How far apart are Khun Chaweng Resort and The CHESS Samui Hotel?
The two hotels are 150 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