Mama Resort vs The Reef Hotel
Both are in Ko Lipe, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★Ban Ko Li Pe
Mama Resort
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Ban Ko Li Pe
The Reef Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart.
Choose The Reef Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.9)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2013)
Why is Mama Resort better than The Reef Hotel?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is The Reef Hotel better than Mama Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.9)+1.3
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (778 vs 133), so the rating is more reliable×5.8
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2013)+9y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mama Resort vs The Reef Hotel: which hotel is better? | Mama Resort | The Reef Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 8.2 +1.3 |
| Location | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.2 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 8.2 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 133 | 778 +645 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 141 |
| Rank in Ko Lipe | top 100% | top 67% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Distance to Ban Ko Li Pe centre | 180 m | 220 m |
| To the beach | 280 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 73 | 77 +4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 14 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2022 +9y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 14 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
50 m apart
Mama Resort: city centre: 280 m, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 50 km, beach: 280 m, 73 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Reef Hotel: city centre: 240 m, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 50 km, beach: 320 m, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Mama Resort or The Reef Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Mama Resort or The Reef Hotel?
The Reef Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Mama Resort or The Reef Hotel?
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How far apart are Mama Resort and The Reef Hotel?
The two hotels are 50 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