Banyan Tree Samui vs Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa
Both are in Koh Samui, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Baan Lamai
Banyan Tree Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Resort★★★★Baan Lamai
Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Banyan Tree Samui
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Banyan Tree Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa if you want
- to be closer to the beach (20 m / 750 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 2)
Why is Banyan Tree Samui better than Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (1,142 vs 111), so the rating is more reliable×10
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
Why is Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa better than Banyan Tree Samui?
- 1730 m closer to the beach (20 m vs 750 m)−730 m
- 21.3 km closer to the area centre−1.3 km
- 3Has a private beach
- 49 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 15)+20
- 6Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Banyan Tree Samui vs Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa: which hotel is better? | Banyan Tree Samui | Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.8 | 7.2 +3.4 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +0.8 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +4.0 | 6.0 |
| Beach access | 7.7 | 10.0 +2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 1,142 +1,031 | 111 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 1% +45% | top 46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 7.2 +3.4 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 2.8 km | 1.5 km −1.3 km |
| To the beach | 750 m | 20 m −730 m |
| To the airport | 8.4 km | 8.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 11 +9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km | 390 m −1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 88 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 24 | 24 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Private beach | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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
Banyan Tree SamuiPao Jin Poon Pool Villa
- Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Banyan Tree Samui: €641 a night on average · Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa: €174 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month
All months
| Month | Banyan Tree Samui | Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa |
|---|---|---|
| November | €513 | €157 |
| December | €642 | €207 |
| January | €732 | €169 |
| February | €856 | €218 |
| March | €687 | €169 |
| April | €676 | €188 |
| May | €529 | €126 |
| June | €541 | €126 |
| July | €607 | €198 |
| August | €740 | €169 |
| September | €523 | €184 |
| October | – | €126 |
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.
Banyan Tree Samui prices by monthPao Jin Poon Pool Villa prices by month
Location
1.3 km apart
Banyan Tree Samui: city centre: 8.3 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 8.4 km, beach: 750 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa: city centre: 8.0 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 8.4 km, beach: 20 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
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Banyan Tree Samui or Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa: common questions
Which is better, Banyan Tree Samui or Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa?
Banyan Tree Samui leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Banyan Tree Samui or Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa?
Over the year Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa costs about €174 a night on average against €641 at Banyan Tree Samui, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Banyan Tree Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa is 20 m from the nearest beach; Banyan Tree Samui is 750 m.
How far apart are Banyan Tree Samui and Pao Jin Poon Pool Villa?
The two hotels are 1.3 km 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