Replay Residence Samui vs Temple Gardens
Both are in Koh Samui, 830 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Baan Bang Rak
Replay Residence Samui
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Apartment★★★½Baan Bo Phut
Temple Gardens
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Replay Residence Samui
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 830 m apart.
Choose Replay Residence Samui if you want
- to be closer to the beach (210 m / 470 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 6)
Choose Temple Gardens if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 15)
Why is Replay Residence Samui better than Temple Gardens?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (210 m vs 470 m)−250 m
- 2More guest reviews (434 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 3Has a gym
Why is Temple Gardens better than Replay Residence Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.5)+0.8
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Replay Residence Samui vs Temple Gardens: which hotel is better? | Replay Residence Samui | Temple Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Location | 6.8 +0.7 | 6.1 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +1.6 | 6.7 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 +2.0 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 9.6 +0.9 | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.4 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 434 +401 | 33 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 97% | top 64% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 +0.7 | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 1.7 km −370 m |
| To the beach | 210 m −250 m | 470 m |
| To the airport | 2.6 km | 3.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 20 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 6 |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2015 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 19 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Garden | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
830 m apart
Replay Residence Samui: city centre: 2.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 2.6 km, beach: 210 m, 17 places to eat within 500 m.
Temple Gardens: city centre: 1.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 3.0 km, beach: 470 m, 20 places to eat within 500 m.
Replay Residence Samui or Temple Gardens: common questions
Which is better, Replay Residence Samui or Temple Gardens?
Replay Residence Samui leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Temple Gardens is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Replay Residence Samui or Temple Gardens?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Temple Gardens is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Replay Residence Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Replay Residence Samui is 210 m from the nearest beach; Temple Gardens is 470 m.
How far apart are Replay Residence Samui and Temple Gardens?
The two hotels are 830 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