U Box Hostel vs Baan Fah Resort

Same City · Koh Samui Distance: 8.3km
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U Box Hostel

★★ 2-Star
9.1 74
Koh Samui
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Baan Fah Resort

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 187
Koh Samui
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Live Price Comparison

Site U Box Hostel Baan Fah Resort
Agoda
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Expedia
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site U Box Hostel Baan Fah Resort
Agoda
9.1 (33)
8.7 (191)
Expedia
-
8.2 (35)
Trip.com
8.8 (46)
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Overall Average
9.1 (79)
8.7 (226)

Strengths & Weaknesses

U Box Hostel Baan Fah Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the proximity to Chaweng bars, restaurants, and beach for easy nightlife and shopping + Beachfront location with easy access and daily cleaning praised frequently
+ Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful with ferry bookings and more + Staff described as friendly and helpful repeatedly
+ Rooms are clean with comfortable beds and secure lockers + Clean rooms and comfy beds mentioned across sites
+ Modern shared pool and free laundry space get positive mentions + Pool and beach noted as pleasant and quiet
+ Breakfast variety gets positive mentions
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms lack cleaning and trash isn't emptied regularly - Some noise from AC or fridge mentioned
- Poor soundproofing due to container structure - Housekeeping knocking despite 'do not disturb' signs
- Top bunks lack side supports, risking falls - Breakfast limited and repetitive in some reviews

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Young backpackers

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Baan Fah Resort

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Beachfront and poolside rooms amazing, staff friendly

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean beach/pool, great breakfast variety

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Helpful staff, clean room, quick fixes

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Peaceful and relaxing spot

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Beautiful quiet beachside location

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.3km

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