Samui Bayview Resort & Spa vs U Box Hostel

Same City · Koh Samui Distance: 4.1km
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Samui Bayview Resort & Spa

★★★ 3-Star
7.7 1,494
Koh Samui
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U Box Hostel

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

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.7 (1,506)
9.1 (33)
Booking.com
7.6 (457)
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Trip.com
8.6 (93)
8.8 (46)
Overall Average
7.7 (2,056)
9.1 (79)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Samui Bayview Resort & Spa U Box Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming sea and bay views from the hilltop repeated in reviews + Many reviews praise the proximity to Chaweng bars, restaurants, and beach for easy nightlife and shopping
+ Beautiful pools great for relaxing mentioned often + Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful with ferry bookings and more
+ Fresh breakfast and omelet service popular + Rooms are clean with comfortable beds and secure lockers
+ Friendly helpful staff common in reviews + Modern shared pool and free laundry space get positive mentions
+ Room balconies and comfy beds satisfying
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hilltop location far from beaches/shops with steep roads inconvenient - Shared bathrooms lack cleaning and trash isn't emptied regularly
- Some rooms had odors/cleanliness issues requiring changes repeated - Poor soundproofing due to container structure
- Facilities dated needing maintenance noted - Top bunks lack side supports, risking falls

Recommended For

Couples Families Relaxation seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Young backpackers

Guest Reviews

Samui Bayview Resort & Spa

Booking.com 3.6 Couple

Beautiful resort fabulous pool gorgeous view quiet accommodations.

First room strong mold smell changed steep to beach 10min drive.

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Incredible balcony view relaxing pool friendly staff.

Bathroom cleanliness water temp needs improvement.

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Large clean rooms excellent service great pool sea view.

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Stunning views hilltop pool overwhelming.

Booking.com 3.6 Other

Comfy beds spacious rooms lovely bathroom stunning bedroom view.

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: 4.1km

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