Hostel Samui vs Muang Samui Spa Resort
Both are in Koh Samui, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★บ้านบางรักษ์
Hostel Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Resort★★★★★บ้านบางรักษ์
Muang Samui Spa Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.
Choose Hostel Samui if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2004)
Choose Muang Samui Spa Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.0)
Why is Hostel Samui better than Muang Samui Spa Resort?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2004)+22y
Why is Muang Samui Spa Resort better than Hostel Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.0)+0.8
- 2More guest reviews (1,159 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×97
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hostel Samui vs Muang Samui Spa Resort: which hotel is better? | Hostel Samui | Muang Samui Spa Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | – | 10.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 1,159 +1,147 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 62% | top 24% +38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Distance to บ้านบางรักษ์ centre | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 180 m | 190 m |
| To the airport | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 96 | 123 +27 |
| To the nearest food shop | 530 m | 460 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 53 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 +22y | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | – | 26 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
90 m apart
Hostel Samui: city centre: 2.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.6 km, beach: 180 m, 96 places to eat within 500 m.
Muang Samui Spa Resort: city centre: 2.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.6 km, beach: 190 m, 123 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hostel Samui or Muang Samui Spa Resort: common questions
Which is better, Hostel Samui or Muang Samui Spa Resort?
Muang Samui Spa Resort leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hostel Samui or Muang Samui Spa Resort?
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How far apart are Hostel Samui and Muang Samui Spa Resort?
The two hotels are 90 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