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
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Resort★★★★★Choeng Mon
Valentine Village
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1290 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 380 m)−290 m
Why is Valentine Village better than Idyllic Samui Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.9)+0.3
- 21.0 km closer to the area centre−1.0 km
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4More 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 vs Valentine Village: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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