Destini Akef Villa vs Vila Thai
Both are in Langkawi, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Cenang Beach
Destini Akef Villa
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelCenang Beach
Vila Thai
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Destini Akef Villa
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 560 m apart.
Choose Destini Akef Villa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.3)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 38 / 1)
Choose Vila Thai if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (13 / 8)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 38)
Why is Destini Akef Villa better than Vila Thai?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.3)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (2,241 vs 107), so the rating is more reliable×21
Why is Vila Thai better than Destini Akef Villa?
- 1550 m closer to the area centre−550 m
- 2Earlier check-in (9:00 vs 15:00)−6h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Destini Akef Villa vs Vila Thai: which hotel is better? | Destini Akef Villa | Vila Thai |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 +0.5 | 7.3 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 +0.3 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 +0.5 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 2,241 +2,134 | 107 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 437 | – |
| Rank in Langkawi | bottom 21% +5% | bottom 16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.4 +0.2 |
| Distance to Cenang Beach centre | 1.6 km | 1.0 km −550 m |
| To the beach | 510 m −130 m | 640 m |
| To the airport | 2.8 km | 3.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 13 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 610 m −450 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 38 | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +8 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 9:00 −6h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
560 m apart
Destini Akef Villa: city centre: 6.1 km, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 2.8 km, beach: 510 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Vila Thai: city centre: 6.1 km, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 3.3 km, beach: 640 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Destini Akef Villa or Vila Thai: common questions
Which is better, Destini Akef Villa or Vila Thai?
Destini Akef Villa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Destini Akef Villa or Vila Thai?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Vila Thai is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Destini Akef Villa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Destini Akef Villa is 510 m from the nearest beach; Vila Thai is 640 m.
How far apart are Destini Akef Villa and Vila Thai?
The two hotels are 560 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