Chi Samui Resort vs U Box Hostel

Same City · Koh Samui Distance: 2.7km
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Chi Samui Resort

★★★★ 4-Star
8.7 8
Koh Samui
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U Box Hostel

★★ 2-Star
9.1 74
Koh Samui
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Live Price Comparison

Site Chi Samui Resort U Box Hostel
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Chi Samui Resort U Box Hostel
Agoda
8.7 (1,220)
9.1 (33)
Booking.com
8.2 (218)
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Expedia
9.2 (456)
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Trip.com
8.5 (67)
8.8 (46)
Overall Average
8.7 (1,961)
9.1 (79)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Chi Samui Resort U Box Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious, clean, and studio-like with great openness, repeated in reviews + Many reviews praise the proximity to Chaweng bars, restaurants, and beach for easy nightlife and shopping
+ Friendly staff and attentive service praised frequently + Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful with ferry bookings and more
+ Stunning and uncrowded pool gets common mentions + Rooms are clean with comfortable beds and secure lockers
+ Yoga classes and spa access convenient per reviews + Modern shared pool and free laundry space get positive mentions
+ Free shuttle to beach club is handy, as noted often
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Not beachfront, needs shuttle—many reviews note this - Shared bathrooms lack cleaning and trash isn't emptied regularly
- Restaurant food pricey, repeated complaints - Poor soundproofing due to container structure
- Cleaning not daily, as pointed out - Top bunks lack side supports, risking falls

Recommended For

Couples Families Wellness seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Young backpackers

Guest Reviews

Chi Samui Resort

Booking.com 8.2 Couple

Stunning pool, friendly staff, great yoga

Restaurant pricey

Expedia 9.2 Couple

Welcoming staff, amazing beach club

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

Clean, friendly staff

Agoda 8.7 Couple

Clean spacious rooms, nice pool

Far from beach

U Box Hostel

Trip.com 9 Solo traveler

Convenient location, helpful staff. Clean aside from roommates

Trip.com 10 Family

Great staff service, quick fixes. Easy access

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Everything clean, friendly staff. Great showers and bed

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Best service. Staff helped with tickets, flexible checkout

Trip.com 8.5 Friends

Good for friends, useful discounts. Near nightlife

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.7km

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