Samui Boat Lagoon vs Samui Emerald Resort
Both are in Koh Samui, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Baan Plai Laem
Samui Boat Lagoon
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Apartment★★★★Baan Plai Laem
Samui Emerald Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Samui Boat Lagoon
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 210 m apart.
Choose Samui Boat Lagoon if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Samui Boat Lagoon better than Samui Emerald Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
- 2170 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 240 m)−170 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (315 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 5Offers an airport transfer
Why is Samui Emerald Resort better than Samui Boat Lagoon?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Samui Boat Lagoon vs Samui Emerald Resort: which hotel is better? | Samui Boat Lagoon | Samui Emerald Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.6 +0.6 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 +1.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.2 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 315 +291 | 24 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 337 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 68% | top 68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +0.6 | 7.0 |
| Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 70 m −170 m | 240 m |
| To the airport | 3.0 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 39 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
210 m apart
Samui Boat Lagoon or Samui Emerald Resort: common questions
Which is better, Samui Boat Lagoon or Samui Emerald Resort?
Samui Boat Lagoon leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, spa & wellness, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Samui Boat Lagoon or Samui Emerald Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Samui Boat Lagoon is 70 m from the nearest beach; Samui Emerald Resort is 240 m.
How far apart are Samui Boat Lagoon and Samui Emerald Resort?
The two hotels are 210 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