Chaweng Noi Residence vs Villa The Wave
Both are in Koh Samui, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentBaan Chaweng Noi
Chaweng Noi Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Resort★★★★Baan Chaweng Noi
Villa The Wave
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1480 m closer to the beach (420 m vs 900 m)−480 m
- 2370 m closer to the area centre−370 m
- 38 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 10)+22
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Villa The Wave better than Chaweng Noi Residence?
- 1More guest reviews (72 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chaweng Noi Residence vs Villa The Wave: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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