Blue Orchid Beach vs Seashell Resort Krabi
Both are in Krabi, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Ao Nam Mao
Blue Orchid Beach
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Resort★★★Ao Nam Mao
Seashell Resort Krabi
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Seashell Resort Krabi
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose Blue Orchid Beach if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 35)
Choose Seashell Resort Krabi if you want
- to be closer to the beach (540 m / 740 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 35 / 15)
Why is Blue Orchid Beach better than Seashell Resort Krabi?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.5)+1.0
Why is Seashell Resort Krabi better than Blue Orchid Beach?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (540 m vs 740 m)−200 m
- 2More guest reviews (609 vs 210), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Blue Orchid Beach vs Seashell Resort Krabi: which hotel is better? | Blue Orchid Beach | Seashell Resort Krabi |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.5 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.8 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.8 | 8.5 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.0 | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 210 | 609 +399 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 106 | – |
| Rank in Krabi | bottom 49% +41% | bottom 8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.8 +0.4 |
| Distance to Ao Nam Mao centre | 310 m −240 m | 550 m |
| To the beach | 740 m | 540 m −200 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 +4 | 8 |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 35 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +3 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Blue Orchid BeachSeashell Resort Krabi
- Seashell Resort Krabi is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Blue Orchid Beach: €52 a night on average · Seashell Resort Krabi: €34 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Krabi by month
All months
| Month | Blue Orchid Beach | Seashell Resort Krabi |
|---|---|---|
| December | €61 | €37 |
| January | €49 | €30 |
| February | €61 | €30 |
| March | €47 | €32 |
| April | €40 | €32 |
| May | €60 | €32 |
| June | €60 | €32 |
| July | €60 | €37 |
| August | €50 | €37 |
| September | €50 | €37 |
| October | €46 | €37 |
| November | €40 | €30 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Blue Orchid Beach prices by monthSeashell Resort Krabi prices by month
Location
250 m apart
Blue Orchid Beach: city centre: 4.1 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 15 km, beach: 740 m, 12 places to eat within 500 m.
Seashell Resort Krabi: city centre: 4.4 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 15 km, beach: 540 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.
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Blue Orchid Beach or Seashell Resort Krabi: common questions
Which is better, Blue Orchid Beach or Seashell Resort Krabi?
Seashell Resort Krabi leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Blue Orchid Beach is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Blue Orchid Beach or Seashell Resort Krabi?
Over the year Seashell Resort Krabi costs about €34 a night on average against €52 at Blue Orchid Beach, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Blue Orchid Beach is closer: 310 m from the centre, against 550 m for Seashell Resort Krabi.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Seashell Resort Krabi is 540 m from the nearest beach; Blue Orchid Beach is 740 m.
How far apart are Blue Orchid Beach and Seashell Resort Krabi?
The two hotels are 250 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