Ban Kaew Villas vs Maya Resort
Both are in Koh Samui, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★½Baan Bo Phut
Ban Kaew Villas
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Resort★★★Baan Bo Phut
Maya Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Maya Resort
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 390 m apart.
Choose Ban Kaew Villas if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6)
Choose Maya Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach (190 m / 550 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (92 / 47)
Why is Ban Kaew Villas better than Maya Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Maya Resort better than Ban Kaew Villas?
- 1370 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 550 m)−370 m
- 2More guest reviews (248 vs 46), so the rating is more reliable×5.4
- 345 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+45
- 45 more listed amenities (19 vs 14)+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ban Kaew Villas vs Maya Resort: which hotel is better? | Ban Kaew Villas | Maya Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 6.4 | 7.7 +1.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.4 | 9.7 +1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.5 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 46 | 248 +202 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 +0.1 | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 61 | 312 +251 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 19% +25% | top 44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 7.7 +1.3 |
| Distance to Baan Bo Phut centre | 1.1 km | 810 m −260 m |
| To the beach | 550 m | 190 m −370 m |
| To the airport | 3.4 km | 3.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 47 | 92 +45 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m −380 m | 500 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 10 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +2y | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 19 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Ban Kaew VillasMaya Resort
- Ban Kaew Villas is cheaper in 7 of 8 months
- Ban Kaew Villas: €117 a night on average · Maya Resort: €151 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month
All months
| Month | Ban Kaew Villas | Maya Resort |
|---|---|---|
| December | €74 | €115 |
| January | €146 | €194 |
| February | €178 | €213 |
| March | €146 | €213 |
| April | €104 | €172 |
| May | €102 | €123 |
| June | €102 | €123 |
| July | – | €202 |
| August | – | €201 |
| November | €85 | €57 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
390 m apart
Ban Kaew Villas: city centre: 1.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 3.4 km, beach: 550 m, 47 places to eat within 500 m.
Maya Resort: city centre: 2.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 3.5 km, beach: 190 m, 92 places to eat within 500 m.
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Ban Kaew Villas or Maya Resort: common questions
Which is better, Ban Kaew Villas or Maya Resort?
Maya Resort leads in 2 of 5 categories, including location, beach access. Ban Kaew Villas is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Ban Kaew Villas or Maya Resort?
Over the year Ban Kaew Villas costs about €117 a night on average against €151 at Maya Resort, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Maya Resort is closer: 810 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Ban Kaew Villas.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Maya Resort is 190 m from the nearest beach; Ban Kaew Villas is 550 m.
How far apart are Ban Kaew Villas and Maya Resort?
The two hotels are 390 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