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title: "Ao Prao Resort vs Samed Cliff Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ao Prao Resort or Samed Cliff Resort in Ko Samet? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Ao Prao Resort vs Samed Cliff Resort

Both are in Ko Samet, 810 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Ao Prao
## [Ao Prao Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ao-prao-resort-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1131636/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Ao Wiang Wan
## [Samed Cliff Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/samed-cliff-resort-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2055681/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 810 m apart.

### Choose Ao Prao Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.6)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2010)

### Choose Samed Cliff Resort if you want

-   breakfast included

### Why is Ao Prao Resort better than Samed Cliff Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.6) (+1.2)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (2,776 vs 748), so the rating is more reliable (×3.7)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2010) (+7y)

### Why is Samed Cliff Resort better than Ao Prao Resort?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ao Prao Resort | Samed Cliff Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+1.2) | 7.6 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+1.2) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+1.2) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 2,776  (+2,028) | 748 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 234 |
| Rank in Ko Samet | top 16%  (+70%) | bottom 14% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
| To the beach | 40 m | 70 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 5 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 63 | 35 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+7y) | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+10) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water sports | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Ao Prao Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ao-prao-resort-ko-samet/prices/)

## Location

810 m apart

Ao Prao Resort: city centre: 1.5 km, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 50 km, beach: 40 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

Samed Cliff Resort: city centre: 1.5 km, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 50 km, beach: 70 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Ao Prao Resort or Samed Cliff Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Ao Prao Resort or Samed Cliff Resort?

Ao Prao Resort leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Ao Prao Resort or Samed Cliff Resort?

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

### How far apart are Ao Prao Resort and Samed Cliff Resort?

The two hotels are 810 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/ao-prao-resort-ko-samet-vs-samed-cliff-resort-ko-samet/. 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/
