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Monkey Samui Hostel vs Kinnaree Resort

Both are in Koh Samui, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★Baan Plai Laem

Monkey Samui Hostel

Guest rating
6.5 Okay
Location score
4.4
Score by category
4 of 6
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Resort★★Baan Bang Rak

Kinnaree Resort

Guest rating
8.0 Very good
Location score
5.0
Score by category
2 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Monkey Samui Hostel

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 2.3 km apart.

Choose Monkey Samui Hostel if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a spa and wellness
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Kinnaree Resort if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Monkey Samui Hostel better than Kinnaree Resort?

  1. 1390 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 1.6 km)−390 m
  2. 2Has a spa
  3. 3Has a swimming pool
  4. 4Newer or more recently renovated (2011 vs 1979)+32y
  5. 5Offers an airport transfer

Why is Kinnaree Resort better than Monkey Samui Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 6.5)+1.5
  2. 22.2 km closer to the city centre−2.2 km
  3. 3Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
  4. 447 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+47
  5. 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 64 vs 41)+23

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Monkey Samui HostelKinnaree Resort
Score by category
Guest rating 6.5 8.0 +1.5
Location 4.4 5.0 +0.6
Facilities 5.8 +1.6 4.2
Families 1.0 +1.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 4.5 +4.5 0.0
Beach access 6.3 +1.3 5.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 6.7 8.1 +1.4
Guest rating 6.5 8.0 +1.5
Number of reviews 247 +68 179
Google rating 3.2/5 –
Google reviews 84 –
Rank in Koh Samui top 100% top 81% +19%
Location
Location score 4.4 5.0 +0.6
Distance to the centre 4.4 km 2.2 km −2.2 km
To the beach 1.2 km −390 m 1.6 km
To the airport 2.4 km 1.4 km
Restaurants within 500 m 18 65 +47
Sights within 1 km 0 1
Rooms & building
Star rating ★ ★★ +1★
Rooms 10 14
Newest building or renovation 2011 +32y 1979
Listed amenities 17 +3 14
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Concierge – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Minibar – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      2.3 km apart

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      Monkey Samui Hostel or Kinnaree Resort: common questions

      Which is better, Monkey Samui Hostel or Kinnaree Resort?

      Monkey Samui Hostel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Kinnaree Resort is stronger in guest rating, location.

      Which is cheaper, Monkey Samui Hostel or Kinnaree Resort?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Kinnaree Resort is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 4.4 km for Monkey Samui Hostel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Monkey Samui Hostel is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Kinnaree Resort is 1.6 km.

      How far apart are Monkey Samui Hostel and Kinnaree Resort?

      The two hotels are 2.3 km 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