Cinnamon Beach Villas vs La Mer Samui Resort
Both are in Koh Samui, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Baan Lamai
Cinnamon Beach Villas
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Resort★★★Baan Lamai
La Mer Samui Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Cinnamon Beach Villas
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 880 m apart.
Choose La Mer Samui Resort if you want
- to walk to the sights (7.6 km / 8.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 5)
Why is Cinnamon Beach Villas better than La Mer Samui Resort?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 210 more listed amenities (24 vs 14)+10
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is La Mer Samui Resort better than Cinnamon Beach Villas?
- 1Has a private beach
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 25)+10
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Cinnamon Beach Villas vs La Mer Samui Resort: which hotel is better? | Cinnamon Beach Villas | La Mer Samui Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 +1.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.1 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.1 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 605 +49 | 556 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 350 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 32% +4% | bottom 28% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 2.5 km | 2.3 km −160 m |
| To the beach | 490 m −110 m | 590 m |
| To the airport | 8.7 km | 7.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 11 +6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 20 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 24 +10 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Private beach | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
880 m apart
Cinnamon Beach Villas: city centre: 8.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 8.7 km, beach: 490 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
La Mer Samui Resort: city centre: 7.6 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 7.9 km, beach: 590 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
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Cinnamon Beach Villas or La Mer Samui Resort: common questions
Which is better, Cinnamon Beach Villas or La Mer Samui Resort?
Cinnamon Beach Villas leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Cinnamon Beach Villas or La Mer Samui Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
La Mer Samui Resort is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for Cinnamon Beach Villas.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Cinnamon Beach Villas is 490 m from the nearest beach; La Mer Samui Resort is 590 m.
How far apart are Cinnamon Beach Villas and La Mer Samui Resort?
The two hotels are 880 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