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
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Inn★★Baan Bang Rak
The Shore Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7)+0.7
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (7:30 vs 14:00)−7h
Why is The Shore Samui better than Erawan Villa Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (191 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 2Newer 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 vs The Shore Samui: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
All months
| Month | Erawan Villa Hotel | The Shore Samui |
|---|---|---|
| November | €84 | €19 |
| December | €100 | €31 |
| January | €100 | €44 |
| February | €117 | €39 |
| March | €92 | €35 |
| April | €101 | €31 |
| May | €138 | €30 |
| June | €138 | €21 |
| July | €119 | €43 |
| August | €115 | €42 |
| September | €138 | €36 |
| October | €138 | €36 |
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 monthThe Shore Samui prices by month
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.
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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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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