Aqua Beads Samed vs Baan Ploy Sea
Both are in Ko Samet, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Ao Wiang Wan
Aqua Beads Samed
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Resort★★★Ao Noi Na
Baan Ploy Sea
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Aqua Beads Samed
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 670 m apart.
Choose Aqua Beads Samed if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Baan Ploy Sea if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Why is Aqua Beads Samed better than Baan Ploy Sea?
- 1490 m closer to the beach (20 m vs 510 m)−490 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2012)+9y
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Baan Ploy Sea better than Aqua Beads Samed?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.0)+0.8
- 2660 m closer to the city centre−660 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aqua Beads Samed vs Baan Ploy Sea: which hotel is better? | Aqua Beads Samed | Baan Ploy Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.3 +1.6 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +1.4 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 867 | 1,155 +288 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 213 | – |
| Rank in Ko Samet | top 71% | top 17% +54% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +1.6 | 5.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 990 m −660 m |
| To the beach | 20 m −490 m | 510 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 28 | 30 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +9y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 16 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:30 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Water sports | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
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Aqua Beads Samed or Baan Ploy Sea: common questions
Which is better, Aqua Beads Samed or Baan Ploy Sea?
Aqua Beads Samed leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Baan Ploy Sea is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Aqua Beads Samed or Baan Ploy Sea?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Baan Ploy Sea is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Aqua Beads Samed.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Aqua Beads Samed is 20 m from the nearest beach; Baan Ploy Sea is 510 m.
How far apart are Aqua Beads Samed and Baan Ploy Sea?
The two hotels are 670 m apart in a straight line.
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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