U Box Hostel vs Kanok Buri Resort

Same City · Koh Samui Distance: 15.2km
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U Box Hostel

★★ 2-Star
9.1 74
Koh Samui
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Kanok Buri Resort

★★★★ 4-Star
8.2 1,865
Koh Samui
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Live Price Comparison

Site U Box Hostel Kanok Buri Resort
Agoda
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site U Box Hostel Kanok Buri Resort
Agoda
9.1 (33)
8.2 (1,893)
Expedia
-
8.2 (187)
Trip.com
8.8 (46)
8.9 (87)
Overall Average
9.1 (79)
8.2 (2,167)

Strengths & Weaknesses

U Box Hostel Kanok Buri Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the proximity to Chaweng bars, restaurants, and beach for easy nightlife and shopping + Private pool villas are spacious and clean, repeated in reviews
+ Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful with ferry bookings and more + Staff are friendly and service is prompt, many mentions
+ Rooms are clean with comfortable beds and secure lockers + Easy access to quiet beach and peaceful vibe
+ Modern shared pool and free laundry space get positive mentions + Comfortable beds and spacious rooms commonly noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms lack cleaning and trash isn't emptied regularly - Some complaints about inconsistent cleaning or towel shortages
- Poor soundproofing due to container structure - Pool tiles slippery, noted in reviews
- Top bunks lack side supports, risking falls - Breakfast average or poor, repeated opinions

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Young backpackers

Recommended For

Couples Families Relaxers

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

Kanok Buri Resort

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Clean rooms, friendly staff, best beach. Plunge pool villas large and refreshing.

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Great private pool villa, friendly staff, nice beach.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Peaceful clean villa, beautiful beach, excellent staff.

Agoda 10.0 Family

Perfect private pool villa, good beach area, helpful staff.

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Clean comfy bed, great hospitality, affordable food.

Location Comparison

Distance: 15.2km

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