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title: "Bophut vs Chaweng: where to stay in Koh Samui?"
description: "Bophut vs Chaweng in Koh Samui, compared on 41 and 130 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/bophut-vs-chaweng/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-17
---

# Bophut or Chaweng: where to stay in Koh Samui?

Both are popular bases in Koh Samui. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 41 hotels in Bophut and 130 in Chaweng.

| In short ·  | [Bophut](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/bophut/) | [Chaweng](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/chaweng/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 41 | 130 |
| Average guest rating | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 29% | 12% |
| 5-star hotels | 6 | 9 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 21 | 69 |
| Average location score | 7.1 | 7.2 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Bophut rate higher: 8.7 on average against 8.3 in Chaweng.
-   Bophut has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (29% vs 12%).
-   Chaweng has more hotels to choose from (130 vs 41).
-   For a 5-star stay, Chaweng has 9 hotels against 6 in Bophut.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Chaweng has more options: 69 vs 21.
-   The two areas are about 4.7 km apart.

## Best-rated in Bophut

[Top-rated of 41 hotels in Bophut](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/bophut/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bo-phut-resort-spa-koh-samui/)

Resort ★★★★½ Baan Bo Phut

### [Bo Phut Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bo-phut-resort-spa-koh-samui/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.4 **Exceptional** 904 reviews 3.0 km

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-resort-samui-bophut-beach-by-ihg-koh-samui/)

Hotel ★★★★½ Baan Bo Phut

### [Holiday Inn Resort Samui Bophut Beach By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-resort-samui-bophut-beach-by-ihg-koh-samui/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

9.3 **Exceptional** 1,604 reviews 2.6 km

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hansar-samui-resort-koh-samui/)

Resort ★★★★★ Baan Bo Phut

### [Hansar Samui Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hansar-samui-resort-koh-samui/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.2 **Excellent** 5,147 reviews 2.8 km

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/karma-resort-koh-samui/)

Hotel ★★★★ Baan Bo Phut

### [Karma Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/karma-resort-koh-samui/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Swimming pool

9.1 **Excellent** 1,512 reviews 3.3 km

## Best-rated in Chaweng

[Top-rated of 130 hotels in Chaweng](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/chaweng/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/centara-reserve-samui-koh-samui/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Baan Chaweng

### [Centara Reserve Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/centara-reserve-samui-koh-samui/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool

9.5 **Exceptional** 695 reviews 2.9 km

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marasca-samui-small-luxury-hotels-of-the-world-koh-samui/)

Resort ★★★★★ บ้านบางรักษ์

### [Marasca Samui - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marasca-samui-small-luxury-hotels-of-the-world-koh-samui/)

-   Free parking
-   Free breakfast
-   Spa

9.5 **Exceptional** 321 reviews 2.8 km

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui/)

Resort ★★★★★ บ้านบางรักษ์

### [SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sala-samui-chaweng-beach-resort-koh-samui/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.3 **Exceptional** 2,451 reviews 3.1 km

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/buri-rasa-village-samui-adults-only-koh-samui/)

Resort ★★★★ Baan Chaweng

### [Buri Rasa Village Samui Adults Only](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/buri-rasa-village-samui-adults-only-koh-samui/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.2 **Excellent** 1,102 reviews 2.6 km

## More area match-ups in Koh Samui

-   [Chaweng vs Lamai](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/chaweng-vs-lamai/)
-   [Bophut vs Lamai](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/bophut-vs-lamai/)

## FAQ: Bophut vs Chaweng

### Which has better-rated hotels, Bophut or Chaweng?

Bophut: its 41 hotels average 8.7 out of 10, against 8.3 for the 130 hotels in Chaweng.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Bophut or Chaweng?

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Chaweng has more options: 69 vs 21.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/area/bophut-vs-chaweng/. 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/