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title: "Samed Runa Village vs Stay Samed: which hotel is better?"
description: "Samed Runa Village or Stay Samed in Ko Samet? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/samed-runa-village-ko-samet-vs-stay-samed-ko-samet/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Samed Runa Village vs Stay Samed

Both are in Ko Samet, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Ao Lukyon
## [Samed Runa Village](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/samed-runa-village-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2055689/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Ao Lukyon
## [Stay Samed](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/stay-samed-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2139075/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.

### Choose Stay Samed if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.8)
-   breakfast included

### Why is Samed Runa Village better than Stay Samed?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Stay Samed better than Samed Runa Village?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8) (+0.8)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  More guest reviews (480 vs 119), so the rating is more reliable (×4.0)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Samed Runa Village | Stay Samed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6  (+0.8) |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.6  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 119 | 480  (+361) |
| Rank in Ko Samet | bottom 25% | top 26%  (+49%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Distance to Ao Lukyon centre | 460 m | 350 m |
| To the beach | 340 m | 310 m |
| To the airport | 51 km | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 64  (+8) | 56 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 12 | 10 |
| Floors | 1 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019  (+2y) | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+5) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

120 m apart

Samed Runa Village: city centre: 210 m, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 51 km, beach: 340 m, 64 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Stay Samed: city centre: 300 m, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 51 km, beach: 310 m, 56 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Samed Runa Village or Stay Samed: common questions

### Which is better, Samed Runa Village or Stay Samed?

Stay Samed leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Samed Runa Village or Stay Samed?

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

### How far apart are Samed Runa Village and Stay Samed?

The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/samed-runa-village-ko-samet-vs-stay-samed-ko-samet/. 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/