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title: "Nakara Residence vs Room Beach Samui: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Nakara Residence. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Nakara Residence or Room Beach Samui in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
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# Nakara Residence vs Room Beach Samui

Both are in Koh Samui, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★ · Baan Thong Po
## [Nakara Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nakara-residence-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1879077/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Nathon
## [Room Beach Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/room-beach-samui-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2037612/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nakara Residence

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Nakara Residence if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Room Beach Samui if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Nakara Residence better than Room Beach Samui?

1.  800 m closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 3.1 km) (−800 m)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

### Why is Room Beach Samui better than Nakara Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 7.3) (+0.2)
2.  670 m closer to the city centre (−670 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Nakara Residence | Room Beach Samui |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Location | 4.6  (+1.5) | 3.1 |
| Beach access | 7.6  (+4.8) | 2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 7.7  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.5  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 87 | 96  (+9) |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 96% | top 94% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 3.1  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 13 km | 12 km  (−670 m) |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | – |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13  (+4) | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+7) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

## Location

1.5 km apart

Nakara Residence: city centre: 13 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 15 km, beach: 2.2 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

Room Beach Samui: city centre: 12 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 14 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Nakara Residence or Room Beach Samui: common questions

### Which is better, Nakara Residence or Room Beach Samui?

Nakara Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Nakara Residence or Room Beach Samui?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Room Beach Samui is closer: 12 km from the centre, against 13 km for Nakara Residence.

### How far apart are Nakara Residence and Room Beach Samui?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

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-   [Room Beach Samui vs Nathon Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nathon-residence-koh-samui-vs-room-beach-samui-koh-samui/)

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nakara-residence-koh-samui-vs-room-beach-samui-koh-samui/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/