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title: "Chaweng Noi Residence vs Villa The Wave: which hotel is better?"
description: "Chaweng Noi Residence or Villa The Wave in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Chaweng Noi Residence vs Villa The Wave

Both are in Koh Samui, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Baan Chaweng Noi
## [Chaweng Noi Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chaweng-noi-residence-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1273377/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Baan Chaweng Noi
## [Villa The Wave](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-the-wave-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2294719/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Chaweng Noi Residence

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 490 m apart.

### Choose Chaweng Noi Residence if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (420 m / 900 m)

### Choose Villa The Wave if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Chaweng Noi Residence better than Villa The Wave?

1.  480 m closer to the beach (420 m vs 900 m) (−480 m)
2.  370 m closer to the area centre (−370 m)
3.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 10) (+22)
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Villa The Wave better than Chaweng Noi Residence?

1.  More guest reviews (72 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
2.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Chaweng Noi Residence | Villa The Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Location | 6.2  (+2.4) | 3.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.9  (+1.7) | 7.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 72  (+53) |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 102 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 48%  (+7%) | bottom 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2  (+2.4) | 3.8 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng Noi centre | 550 m  (−370 m) | 920 m |
| To the beach | 420 m  (−480 m) | 900 m |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9  (+8) | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 2.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | – |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+2) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

490 m apart

Chaweng Noi Residence: city centre: 4.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 5.4 km, beach: 420 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

Villa The Wave: city centre: 5.0 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 5.8 km, beach: 900 m, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Koh Samui

[Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather)

## Chaweng Noi Residence or Villa The Wave: common questions

### Which is better, Chaweng Noi Residence or Villa The Wave?

Chaweng Noi Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Chaweng Noi Residence or Villa The Wave?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Chaweng Noi Residence is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 920 m for Villa The Wave.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Chaweng Noi Residence is 420 m from the nearest beach; Villa The Wave is 900 m.

### How far apart are Chaweng Noi Residence and Villa The Wave?

The two hotels are 490 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/chaweng-noi-residence-koh-samui-vs-villa-the-wave-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/