First Villa vs Namthip Home Beach
Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 800 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Moo 1
First Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Resort★★Ban Tai Subdistrict
Namthip Home Beach
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 800 m apart.
Choose Namthip Home Beach if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.0)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (26 / 8)
Why is First Villa better than Namthip Home Beach?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (339 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×16
- 411 more listed amenities (25 vs 14)+11
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Namthip Home Beach better than First Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0)+0.7
- 218 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 31)+24
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| First Villa vs Namthip Home Beach: which hotel is better? | First Villa | Namthip Home Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.3 | 8.2 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| Families | 3.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 +3.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 339 +318 | 21 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 +0.1 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 416 +269 | 147 |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | bottom 32% | top 39% +29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 8.2 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.1 km −350 m | 4.5 km |
| To the beach | 0 m −110 m | 110 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 26 +18 |
| To the nearest food shop | 800 m −720 m | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 20 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 25 +11 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Family rooms | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Garden | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water sports | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
800 m apart
First Villa: city centre: 4.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 18 km, beach: 0 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.
Namthip Home Beach: city centre: 4.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 18 km, beach: 110 m, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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First Villa or Namthip Home Beach: common questions
Which is better, First Villa or Namthip Home Beach?
They are evenly matched. First Villa is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Namthip Home Beach is stronger in guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, First Villa or Namthip Home Beach?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
First Villa is closer: 4.1 km from the centre, against 4.5 km for Namthip Home Beach.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
First Villa is 0 m from the nearest beach; Namthip Home Beach is 110 m.
How far apart are First Villa and Namthip Home Beach?
The two hotels are 800 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