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title: "Buathong Place vs Madolresort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Buathong Place. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Buathong Place or Madolresort in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Buathong Place vs Madolresort

Both are in Koh Samui, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★ · Baan Lamai
## [Buathong Place](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/buathong-place-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1230554/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★ · Baan Hua Thanon
## [Madolresort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/madolresort-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1810164/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Buathong Place

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Buathong Place if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Madolresort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Buathong Place better than Madolresort?

1.  340 m closer to the beach (210 m vs 540 m) (−340 m)
2.  460 m closer to the city centre (−460 m)
3.  27 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+27)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 25) (+29)

### Why is Madolresort better than Buathong Place?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8) (+0.3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Buathong Place | Madolresort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Location | 7.4  (+2.1) | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6  (+1.1) | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 80  (+24) | 56 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 67 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 30% | top 16%  (+14%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.4  (+2.1) | 5.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.6 km  (−460 m) | 10 km |
| To the beach | 210 m  (−340 m) | 540 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32  (+27) | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 21 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:30  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.1 km apart

## Buathong Place or Madolresort: common questions

### Which is better, Buathong Place or Madolresort?

Buathong Place leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Buathong Place or Madolresort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Buathong Place is closer: 9.6 km from the centre, against 10 km for Madolresort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Buathong Place is 210 m from the nearest beach; Madolresort is 540 m.

### How far apart are Buathong Place and Madolresort?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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/buathong-place-koh-samui-vs-madolresort-koh-samui/. 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/