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title: "Erawan Villa Hotel vs The Shore Samui: which hotel is better?"
description: "Erawan Villa Hotel or The Shore Samui in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/erawan-villa-hotel-koh-samui-vs-the-shore-samui-koh-samui/
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retrieved: 2026-11-01
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# Erawan Villa Hotel vs The Shore Samui

Both are in Koh Samui, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Baan Bang Rak
## [Erawan Villa Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/erawan-villa-hotel-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1390437/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★ · Baan Bang Rak
## [The Shore Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-shore-samui-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2217209/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.

### Choose Erawan Villa Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.7)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 10)

### Choose The Shore Samui if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 10 / 5)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2017)

### Why is Erawan Villa Hotel better than The Shore Samui?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7) (+0.7)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  Earlier check-in (7:30 vs 14:00) (−7h)

### Why is The Shore Samui better than Erawan Villa Hotel?

1.  More guest reviews (191 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable (×3.7)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2017) (+5y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Erawan Villa Hotel | The Shore Samui |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.7) | 8.7 |
| Location | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Beach access | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.7) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 52 | 191  (+139) |
| Google rating | 4.8/5  (+0.6) | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 112 | 227  (+115) |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 8%  (+28%) | top 36% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Distance to Baan Bang Rak centre | 220 m  (−120 m) | 340 m |
| To the beach | 1.4 km | 1.3 km  (−110 m) |
| To the airport | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45  (+5) | 40 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km  (−130 m) | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2022  (+5y) |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+13) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 7:30  (−7h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Erawan Villa HotelThe Shore Samui

           

-   The Shore Samui is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Erawan Villa Hotel: €115 a night on average · The Shore Samui: €34 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/koh-samui/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Erawan Villa Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/erawan-villa-hotel-koh-samui/prices/)[The Shore Samui prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-shore-samui-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

130 m apart

Erawan Villa Hotel: city centre: 2.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.5 km, beach: 1.4 km, 45 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

The Shore Samui: city centre: 2.0 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.5 km, beach: 1.3 km, 40 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Koh Samui

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

## Erawan Villa Hotel or The Shore Samui: common questions

### Which is better, Erawan Villa Hotel or The Shore Samui?

Erawan Villa Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Erawan Villa Hotel or The Shore Samui?

Over the year The Shore Samui costs about €34 a night on average against €115 at Erawan Villa Hotel, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Erawan Villa Hotel is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 340 m for The Shore Samui.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Shore Samui is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Erawan Villa Hotel is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Erawan Villa Hotel and The Shore Samui?

The two hotels are 130 m 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/erawan-villa-hotel-koh-samui-vs-the-shore-samui-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/