Serenity Bay Koh Samui vs The Bay Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Baan Plai Laem
Serenity Bay Koh Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Resort★★★Choeng Mon
The Bay Samui
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Serenity Bay Koh Samui
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Serenity Bay Koh Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 6.8)
- to walk to the sights (4.7 km / 6.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (12 / 3)
Choose The Bay Samui if you want
- to be closer to the beach (0 m / 200 m)
Why is Serenity Bay Koh Samui better than The Bay Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 6.8)+2.2
- 29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 19)+22
Why is The Bay Samui better than Serenity Bay Koh Samui?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (0 m vs 200 m)−200 m
- 2More guest reviews (634 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable×25
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Serenity Bay Koh Samui vs The Bay Samui: which hotel is better? | Serenity Bay Koh Samui | The Bay Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +2.2 | 6.8 |
| Location | 7.1 +0.7 | 6.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +1.9 | 6.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +2.2 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 25 | 634 +609 |
| Google rating | – | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 243 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 28% +72% | bottom 1% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 +0.7 | 6.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.7 km −1.4 km | 6.1 km |
| To the beach | 200 m | 0 m −200 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km −1.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 +9 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 65 |
| Listed amenities | – | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Serenity Bay Koh SamuiThe Bay Samui
- The Bay Samui is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Serenity Bay Koh Samui: €74 a night on average · The Bay Samui: €49 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month
All months
| Month | Serenity Bay Koh Samui | The Bay Samui |
|---|---|---|
| November | €22 | €28 |
| December | €77 | €28 |
| January | €77 | €74 |
| February | €82 | €77 |
| March | €82 | €54 |
| April | €82 | €54 |
| May | €77 | €44 |
| June | €77 | €44 |
| July | €77 | €44 |
| August | €77 | €51 |
| September | €77 | €44 |
| October | €77 | €44 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.6 km apart
Serenity Bay Koh Samui: city centre: 4.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 3.1 km, beach: 200 m, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Bay Samui: city centre: 6.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.7 km, beach: 0 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
Weather in Koh Samui
Serenity Bay Koh Samui or The Bay Samui: common questions
Which is better, Serenity Bay Koh Samui or The Bay Samui?
Serenity Bay Koh Samui leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. The Bay Samui is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Serenity Bay Koh Samui or The Bay Samui?
Over the year The Bay Samui costs about €49 a night on average against €74 at Serenity Bay Koh Samui, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Serenity Bay Koh Samui is closer: 4.7 km from the centre, against 6.1 km for The Bay Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Bay Samui is 0 m from the nearest beach; Serenity Bay Koh Samui is 200 m.
How far apart are Serenity Bay Koh Samui and The Bay Samui?
The two hotels are 1.6 km 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