Samui Emerald Resort vs Serenity Bay Koh Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★★Baan Plai Laem
Samui Emerald Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Baan Plai Laem
Serenity Bay Koh Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Serenity Bay Koh Samui
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 40 m apart.
Choose Serenity Bay Koh Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Samui Emerald Resort better than Serenity Bay Koh Samui?
- 1Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 0:00)+12h
Why is Serenity Bay Koh Samui better than Samui Emerald Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1)+0.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Samui Emerald Resort vs Serenity Bay Koh Samui: which hotel is better? | Samui Emerald Resort | Serenity Bay Koh Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 25 +1 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 68% | top 29% +39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 240 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +12h | 0:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
40 m apart
Samui Emerald Resort or Serenity Bay Koh Samui: common questions
Which is better, Samui Emerald Resort or Serenity Bay Koh Samui?
Serenity Bay Koh Samui leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Samui Emerald Resort or Serenity Bay Koh Samui?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Samui Emerald Resort and Serenity Bay Koh Samui?
The two hotels are 40 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