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title: "Sea Sun Bed & Beyond vs UniQue Boutique Residences: which hotel is better?"
description: "Sea Sun Bed & Beyond or UniQue Boutique Residences in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sea-sun-bed-beyond-koh-samui-vs-unique-boutique-residences-koh-samui/
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Sea Sun Bed & Beyond vs UniQue Boutique Residences

Both are in Koh Samui, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Baan Plai Laem
## [Sea Sun Bed & Beyond](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sea-sun-bed-beyond-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2067572/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Baan Plai Laem
## [UniQue Boutique Residences](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/unique-boutique-residences-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2257571/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick UniQue Boutique Residences

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 430 m apart.

### Choose Sea Sun Bed & Beyond if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 9.2)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2018)

### Why is Sea Sun Bed & Beyond better than UniQue Boutique Residences?

1.  More guest reviews (283 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable (×18)
2.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2018) (+6y)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is UniQue Boutique Residences better than Sea Sun Bed & Beyond?

1.  390 m closer to the area centre (−390 m)
2.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Sea Sun Bed & Beyond | UniQue Boutique Residences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 8.3  (+1.6) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 4.5  (+3.0) |
| Beach access | 7.2  (+0.4) | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 283  (+267) | 16 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+0.2) | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 180  (+47) | 133 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 5%  (+23%) | top 28% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+0.3) | 5.3 |
| Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre | 1.4 km | 990 m  (−390 m) |
| To the beach | 930 m  (−100 m) | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48  (+13) | 35 |
| To the nearest food shop | 980 m | 770 m  (−210 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 36 | 40 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+6y) | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Sea Sun Bed & Beyond prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sea-sun-bed-beyond-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

430 m apart

Sea Sun Bed & Beyond: city centre: 3.6 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 2.2 km, beach: 930 m, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

UniQue Boutique Residences: city centre: 3.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 2.0 km, beach: 1.0 km, 35 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Koh Samui

[Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather)

## Sea Sun Bed & Beyond or UniQue Boutique Residences: common questions

### Which is better, Sea Sun Bed & Beyond or UniQue Boutique Residences?

UniQue Boutique Residences leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Sea Sun Bed & Beyond is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Sea Sun Bed & Beyond or UniQue Boutique Residences?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

UniQue Boutique Residences is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Sea Sun Bed & Beyond.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Sea Sun Bed & Beyond is 930 m from the nearest beach; UniQue Boutique Residences is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are Sea Sun Bed & Beyond and UniQue Boutique Residences?

The two hotels are 430 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/sea-sun-bed-beyond-koh-samui-vs-unique-boutique-residences-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/