Chaweng or Lamai: where to stay in Koh Samui?
Both are popular bases in Koh Samui. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 130 hotels in Chaweng and 87 in Lamai.
| In short | Chaweng | Lamai |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 130 | 87 |
| Average guest rating | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 12% | 14% |
| 5-star hotels | 9 | 3 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 69 | 60 |
| Average location score | 7.2 | 7.3 |
In short
- Guest ratings are level: 8.3 in Chaweng and 8.3 in Lamai.
- Chaweng has more hotels to choose from (130 vs 87).
- For a 5-star stay, Chaweng has 9 hotels against 3 in Lamai.
- The two areas are about 7.2 km apart.
Best-rated in Chaweng
Marasca Samui - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- Free parking
- Free breakfast
- Spa
Exceptional 321 reviews 2.8 km
Buri Rasa Village Samui Adults Only
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Airport transfer
Excellent 1,102 reviews 2.6 km
Best-rated in Lamai
Wild Cottages Luxury and Natural
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Swimming pool
Exceptional 342 reviews 9.4 km
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FAQ: Chaweng vs Lamai
Which has better-rated hotels, Chaweng or Lamai?
Neither clearly: hotels average 8.3 in Chaweng and 8.3 in Lamai.