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Kanda Pool Villas vs Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui

Both are in Koh Samui, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort★★★★★Baan Plai Laem

Kanda Pool Villas

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.6
Score by category
2 of 6
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Resort★★★★Baan Plai Laem

Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
6.7
Score by category
0 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Kanda Pool Villas

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 430 m apart.

Choose Kanda Pool Villas if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.1)
  • a spa and wellness

Choose Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui if you want

  • breakfast included

Why is Kanda Pool Villas better than Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
  2. 2Has a spa
  3. 3350 m closer to the area centre−350 m
  4. 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  5. 5Offers an airport transfer

Why is Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui better than Kanda Pool Villas?

  1. 1Includes free breakfast
  2. 2More guest reviews (234 vs 102), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
  3. 3Earlier 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.

Kanda Pool VillasPawanthorn Pool Villa Samui
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 8.1
Location 6.6 6.7
Facilities 7.5 +1.7 5.8
Families 2.0 2.0
Spa & wellness 5.5 +3.0 2.5
Beach access 9.9 10.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.4 +0.2 8.2
Guest rating 8.3 +0.2 8.1
Number of reviews 102 234 +132
Google rating 4.4/5 +0.2 4.2/5
Google reviews 228 +95 133
Rank in Koh Samui top 66% +12% top 78%
Location
Location score 6.6 6.7
Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre 1.3 km −350 m 1.6 km
To the beach 140 m 80 m
To the airport 1.9 km 1.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 6 6
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 20 –
Newest building or renovation – 2010
Listed amenities 23 22
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ –
Massage ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Kitchen – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Couples ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

Price for your dates

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      Location

      430 m apart

      Kanda Pool Villas: city centre: 4.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.9 km, beach: 140 m, 6 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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      Kanda Pool Villas or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui: common questions

      Which is better, Kanda Pool Villas or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?

      Kanda Pool Villas leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, Kanda Pool Villas or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Kanda Pool Villas is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui.

      How far apart are Kanda Pool Villas and Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?

      The two hotels are 430 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