Marina Beach Resort vs Suanmali Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Baan Lamai
Marina Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
Hotel★★½Baan Lamai
Suanmali Samui
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Marina Beach Resort
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Marina Beach Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.8)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 62 / 14)
Choose Suanmali Samui if you want
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 62)
Why is Marina Beach Resort better than Suanmali Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.8)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (554 vs 140), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
Why is Suanmali Samui better than Marina Beach Resort?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Marina Beach Resort vs Suanmali Samui: which hotel is better? | Marina Beach Resort | Suanmali Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.4 | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +1.0 | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.4 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.3 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.4 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 554 +414 | 140 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 +0.1 | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 254 +204 | 50 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 28% +15% | bottom 13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 920 m | 850 m |
| To the beach | 110 m −100 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 9.7 km | 9.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 980 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★½ |
| Rooms | 62 | 14 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2009 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Marina Beach ResortSuanmali Samui
- Marina Beach Resort is cheaper in 9 of 12 months
- Marina Beach Resort: €32 a night on average · Suanmali Samui: €39 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month
All months
| Month | Marina Beach Resort | Suanmali Samui |
|---|---|---|
| November | €26 | €32 |
| December | €27 | €45 |
| January | €46 | €45 |
| February | €40 | €45 |
| March | €38 | €45 |
| April | €31 | €31 |
| May | €28 | €34 |
| June | €28 | €34 |
| July | €31 | €44 |
| August | €31 | €31 |
| September | €28 | €40 |
| October | €28 | €40 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Marina Beach Resort prices by monthSuanmali Samui prices by month
Location
110 m apart
Marina Beach Resort: city centre: 8.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 9.7 km, beach: 110 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Suanmali Samui: city centre: 8.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 9.6 km, beach: 210 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Marina Beach Resort or Suanmali Samui: common questions
Which is better, Marina Beach Resort or Suanmali Samui?
Marina Beach Resort leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Marina Beach Resort or Suanmali Samui?
Over the year Marina Beach Resort costs about €32 a night on average against €39 at Suanmali Samui, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Marina Beach Resort is 110 m from the nearest beach; Suanmali Samui is 210 m.
How far apart are Marina Beach Resort and Suanmali Samui?
The two hotels are 110 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