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title: "Avatara Resort vs Silver Sand Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Avatara Resort or Silver Sand Hotel in Ko Samet? Compare…"
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# Avatara Resort vs Silver Sand Hotel

Both are in Ko Samet, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Ao Hin Khok
## [Avatara Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/avatara-resort-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1167999/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Ao Phai
## [Silver Sand Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/silver-sand-hotel-ko-samet/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2102098/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 370 m apart.

### Choose Avatara Resort if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Avatara Resort better than Silver Sand Hotel?

1.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
2.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Silver Sand Hotel better than Avatara Resort?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Avatara Resort | Silver Sand Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | – | 1.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1  (+0.1) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.1) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 4,063  (+150) | 3,913 |
| Rank in Ko Samet | top 66%  (+8%) | top 74% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 440 m  (−370 m) | 810 m |
| To the beach | 40 m | 40 m |
| To the airport | 51 km | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31  (+12) | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 89 | 72 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 13  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/silver-sand-hotel-ko-samet-vs-avatara-resort-ko-samet/)

## Location

370 m apart

## Avatara Resort or Silver Sand Hotel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Avatara Resort or Silver Sand Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Avatara Resort is closer: 440 m from the centre, against 810 m for Silver Sand Hotel.

### How far apart are Avatara Resort and Silver Sand Hotel?

The two hotels are 370 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/avatara-resort-ko-samet-vs-silver-sand-hotel-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/