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title: "Aforetime beach house vs MAI Place by Aforetime: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick MAI Place by Aforetime. It leads in 4 of 6 categories. Aforetime beach house or MAI Place by Aforetime in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Aforetime beach house vs MAI Place by Aforetime

Both are in Koh Samui, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Baan Taling Ngam
## [Aforetime beach house](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aforetime-beach-house-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1101728/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Baan Taling Ngam
## [MAI Place by Aforetime](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mai-place-by-aforetime-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1812933/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick MAI Place by Aforetime

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 20 m apart.

### Choose MAI Place by Aforetime if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Aforetime beach house better than MAI Place by Aforetime?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is MAI Place by Aforetime better than Aforetime beach house?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9) (+0.4)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  More guest reviews (99 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×5.5)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aforetime beach house | MAI Place by Aforetime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.3  (+0.4) |
| Location | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8  (+2.5) |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.5  (+0.5) |
| Beach access | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.3  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 99  (+81) |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 99 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 39% | top 5%  (+34%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Distance to Baan Taling Ngam centre | 590 m | 580 m |
| To the beach | 740 m | 750 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 20 | – |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 16  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

20 m apart

Aforetime beach house: city centre: 15 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 17 km, beach: 740 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

MAI Place by Aforetime: city centre: 15 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 17 km, beach: 750 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Aforetime beach house or MAI Place by Aforetime: common questions

### Which is better, Aforetime beach house or MAI Place by Aforetime?

MAI Place by Aforetime leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, families.

### Which is cheaper, Aforetime beach house or MAI Place by Aforetime?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Aforetime beach house and MAI Place by Aforetime?

The two hotels are 20 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [MAI Place by Aforetime vs TRIBE by Aforetime](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mai-place-by-aforetime-koh-samui-vs-tribe-by-aforetime-koh-samui/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aforetime-beach-house-koh-samui-vs-mai-place-by-aforetime-koh-samui/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/