SocialTel Samui vs P168 Hostel
Both are in Koh Samui, 900 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★Baan Chaweng
SocialTel Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hostel★★★★Baan Chaweng
P168 Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 900 m apart.
Choose SocialTel Samui if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose P168 Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is SocialTel Samui better than P168 Hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (1,574 vs 763), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 364 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+64
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2016)+6y
Why is P168 Hostel better than SocialTel Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 2850 m closer to the area centre−850 m
- 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.
| SocialTel Samui vs P168 Hostel: which hotel is better? | SocialTel Samui | P168 Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,574 +811 | 763 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 44% | top 24% +20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.8 +0.2 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng centre | 1.5 km | 640 m −850 m |
| To the beach | 130 m | 150 m |
| To the airport | 2.0 km | 2.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +64 | 86 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 85 | 47 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +6y | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +3 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
900 m apart
SocialTel Samui or P168 Hostel: common questions
Which is cheaper, SocialTel Samui or P168 Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
P168 Hostel is closer: 640 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for SocialTel Samui.
How far apart are SocialTel Samui and P168 Hostel?
The two hotels are 900 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