Idyllic Samui Resort vs Melati Beach Resort & Spa
Both are in Koh Samui, 810 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Choeng Mon
Idyllic Samui Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Resort★★★★★Choeng Mon
Melati Beach Resort & Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Melati Beach Resort & Spa
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 810 m apart.
Choose Idyllic Samui Resort if you want
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 16 / 77)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2008)
Choose Melati Beach Resort & Spa if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 77 / 16)
Why is Idyllic Samui Resort better than Melati Beach Resort & Spa?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2008)+18y
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (16 vs 77 rooms)−61
Why is Melati Beach Resort & Spa better than Idyllic Samui Resort?
- 1650 m closer to the area centre−650 m
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (711 vs 43), so the rating is more reliable×17
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Idyllic Samui Resort vs Melati Beach Resort & Spa: which hotel is better? | Idyllic Samui Resort | Melati Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.6 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | 10.0 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 9.5 +2.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 43 | 711 +668 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 171 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 28% | top 24% +4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.6 +0.5 |
| Distance to Choeng Mon centre | 2.4 km | 1.8 km −650 m |
| To the beach | 80 m | 20 m |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 77 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 +18y | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 24 | 27 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| 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
Idyllic Samui ResortMelati Beach Resort & Spa
- Idyllic Samui Resort is cheaper in 8 of 12 months
- Idyllic Samui Resort: €172 a night on average · Melati Beach Resort & Spa: €193 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Koh Samui by month
All months
| Month | Idyllic Samui Resort | Melati Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| November | €138 | €151 |
| December | €156 | €191 |
| January | €233 | €278 |
| February | €202 | €274 |
| March | €202 | €210 |
| April | €192 | €151 |
| May | €133 | €134 |
| June | €133 | €135 |
| July | €164 | €244 |
| August | €195 | €261 |
| September | €183 | €151 |
| October | €133 | €139 |
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.
Idyllic Samui Resort prices by monthMelati Beach Resort & Spa prices by month
Location
810 m apart
Idyllic Samui Resort: city centre: 6.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.7 km, beach: 80 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
Melati Beach Resort & Spa: city centre: 6.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.5 km, beach: 20 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
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Idyllic Samui Resort or Melati Beach Resort & Spa: common questions
Which is better, Idyllic Samui Resort or Melati Beach Resort & Spa?
Melati Beach Resort & Spa leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Idyllic Samui Resort or Melati Beach Resort & Spa?
Over the year Idyllic Samui Resort costs about €172 a night on average against €193 at Melati Beach Resort & Spa, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Melati Beach Resort & Spa is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Idyllic Samui Resort.
How far apart are Idyllic Samui Resort and Melati Beach Resort & Spa?
The two hotels are 810 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