I-talay Loft vs Baan Ploy Sea
Both are in Ko Samet, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★Ao Noi Na
I-talay Loft
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Resort★★★Ao Noi Na
Baan Ploy Sea
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick I-talay Loft
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 680 m apart.
Choose I-talay Loft if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Baan Ploy Sea if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is I-talay Loft better than Baan Ploy Sea?
- 1450 m closer to the beach (60 m vs 510 m)−450 m
- 221 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 22)+29
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Baan Ploy Sea better than I-talay Loft?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.4)+1.4
- 2440 m closer to the area centre−440 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (1,155 vs 216), so the rating is more reliable×5.3
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2009)+3y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| I-talay Loft vs Baan Ploy Sea: which hotel is better? | I-talay Loft | Baan Ploy Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.8 +1.4 |
| Location | 8.1 +2.4 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +1.4 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.8 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.8 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 216 | 1,155 +939 |
| Rank in Ko Samet | top 92% | top 17% +75% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 +2.4 | 5.7 |
| Distance to Ao Noi Na centre | 570 m | 130 m −440 m |
| To the beach | 60 m −450 m | 510 m |
| To the airport | 51 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 +21 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 30 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2012 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 16 +12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Water sports | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
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I-talay Loft or Baan Ploy Sea: common questions
Which is better, I-talay Loft or Baan Ploy Sea?
I-talay Loft leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Baan Ploy Sea is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, I-talay Loft or Baan Ploy Sea?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Baan Ploy Sea is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 570 m for I-talay Loft.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
I-talay Loft is 60 m from the nearest beach; Baan Ploy Sea is 510 m.
How far apart are I-talay Loft and Baan Ploy Sea?
The two hotels are 680 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