Hyatt Regency Koh Samui vs Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★★Baan Plai Laem
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Resort★★★★Baan Plai Laem
Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 670 m apart.
Choose Hyatt Regency Koh Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.1)
- a spa and wellness
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2010)
Choose Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui if you want
- to be closer to the beach (80 m / 280 m)
- to walk to the sights (3.9 km / 4.4 km)
- breakfast included
Why is Hyatt Regency Koh Samui better than Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.1)+1.0
- 2Has a spa
- 3450 m closer to the area centre−450 m
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 5More guest reviews (1,054 vs 234), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2010)+11y
- 7Has a gym
Why is Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui better than Hyatt Regency Koh Samui?
- 1210 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 280 m)−210 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hyatt Regency Koh Samui vs Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui: which hotel is better? | Hyatt Regency Koh Samui | Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.0 | 6.7 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +0.9 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +3.0 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 10.0 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.0 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,054 +820 | 234 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 133 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 8% +67% | bottom 25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 | 6.7 +0.7 |
| Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre | 1.2 km −450 m | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 280 m | 80 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 2.1 km | 1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +11y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 22 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hyatt Regency Koh SamuiPawanthorn Pool Villa Samui
- Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- Hyatt Regency Koh Samui: €247 a night on average · Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui: €86 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month
All months
| Month | Hyatt Regency Koh Samui | Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui |
|---|---|---|
| November | €134 | €74 |
| December | €268 | €82 |
| January | €301 | €132 |
| February | €301 | €110 |
| March | €259 | €96 |
| April | €270 | €60 |
| May | €162 | €56 |
| June | €174 | €56 |
| July | – | €95 |
| August | €351 | €108 |
| September | – | €56 |
| October | – | €56 |
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.
Location
670 m apart
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui: city centre: 4.4 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 2.1 km, beach: 280 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui: city centre: 3.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.6 km, beach: 80 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hyatt Regency Koh Samui or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui: common questions
Which is better, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?
Over the year Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui costs about €86 a night on average against €247 at Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui is 80 m from the nearest beach; Hyatt Regency Koh Samui is 280 m.
How far apart are Hyatt Regency Koh Samui and Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?
The two hotels are 670 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