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title: "Idyllic Samui Resort vs Valentine Village: which hotel is better?"
description: "Idyllic Samui Resort or Valentine Village in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/idyllic-samui-resort-koh-samui-vs-valentine-village-koh-samui/
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Idyllic Samui Resort vs Valentine Village

Both are in Koh Samui, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Choeng Mon
## [Idyllic Samui Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/idyllic-samui-resort-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1658260/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · Choeng Mon
## [Valentine Village](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/valentine-village-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2264303/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Idyllic Samui Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (80 m / 380 m)

### Choose Valentine Village if you want

-   to walk to the sights (5.4 km / 6.1 km)

### Why is Idyllic Samui Resort better than Valentine Village?

1.  290 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 380 m) (−290 m)

### Why is Valentine Village better than Idyllic Samui Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.9) (+0.3)
2.  1.0 km closer to the area centre (−1.0 km)
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 19) (+12)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Idyllic Samui Resort | Valentine Village |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+1.0) | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 43  (+38) | 5 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 171 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 28%  (+13%) | top 41% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Distance to Choeng Mon centre | 2.4 km | 1.4 km  (−1.0 km) |
| To the beach | 80 m  (−290 m) | 380 m |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 3.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 8  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 16 | 11 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026  (+1y) | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 24 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Idyllic Samui Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/idyllic-samui-resort-koh-samui/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km 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.

Valentine Village: city centre: 5.4 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 3.7 km, beach: 380 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Koh Samui

[Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather)

## Idyllic Samui Resort or Valentine Village: common questions

### Which is better, Idyllic Samui Resort or Valentine Village?

Idyllic Samui Resort leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Idyllic Samui Resort or Valentine Village?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Valentine Village is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Idyllic Samui Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Idyllic Samui Resort is 80 m from the nearest beach; Valentine Village is 380 m.

### How far apart are Idyllic Samui Resort and Valentine Village?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/idyllic-samui-resort-koh-samui-vs-valentine-village-koh-samui/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/