Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui vs The Bay Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Baan Plai Laem
Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Resort★★★Choeng Mon
The Bay Samui
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 6.8)
- to walk to the sights (4.9 km / 6.1 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 65)
Choose The Bay Samui if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 65 / 14)
Why is Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui better than The Bay Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 6.8)+2.5
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 29 vs 19)+10
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (14 vs 65 rooms)−51
Why is The Bay Samui better than Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (65 vs 14 rooms)×4.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui vs The Bay Samui: which hotel is better? | Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui | The Bay Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +2.5 | 6.8 |
| Location | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +2.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +2.4 | 6.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +2.5 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 416 | 634 +218 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 +1.2 | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 254 +11 | 243 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 2% +98% | bottom 1% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 +0.3 | 6.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.9 km −1.2 km | 6.1 km |
| To the beach | 100 m | 0 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 3.4 km −1.3 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 +4 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.2 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 65 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 22 +3 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Skye Beach Hotel - Koh SamuiThe Bay Samui
- The Bay Samui is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui: €174 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 | Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui | The Bay Samui |
|---|---|---|
| November | €150 | €28 |
| December | €168 | €28 |
| January | €208 | €74 |
| February | €192 | €77 |
| March | €175 | €54 |
| April | €175 | €54 |
| May | €157 | €44 |
| June | €157 | €44 |
| July | €176 | €44 |
| August | €176 | €51 |
| September | €176 | €44 |
| October | €176 | €44 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui prices by monthThe Bay Samui prices by month
Location
1.3 km apart
Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui: city centre: 4.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 3.4 km, beach: 100 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
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.
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Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui or The Bay Samui: common questions
Which is better, Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui or The Bay Samui?
Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui or The Bay Samui?
Over the year The Bay Samui costs about €49 a night on average against €174 at Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui is closer: 4.9 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; Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui is 100 m.
How far apart are Skye Beach Hotel - Koh Samui and The Bay Samui?
The two hotels are 1.3 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