March Samui Resort vs The Mud
Both are in Koh Samui, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Baan Thong Po
March Samui Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Resort★★Baan Thong Po
The Mud
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.3 km apart.
Choose March Samui Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose The Mud if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is March Samui Resort better than The Mud?
- 12.0 km closer to the area centre−2.0 km
- 2270 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 350 m)−270 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 425 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+25
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 49 vs 29)+20
Why is The Mud better than March Samui Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.7)+1.4
- 2More guest reviews (336 vs 153), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 46 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| March Samui Resort vs The Mud: which hotel is better? | March Samui Resort | The Mud |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.1 +1.4 |
| Location | 7.9 +2.1 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7 +2.5 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.1 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 153 | 336 +183 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | 4.4/5 +0.8 |
| Google reviews | 118 | 481 +363 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 92% | top 9% +83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 +2.1 | 5.8 |
| Distance to Baan Thong Po centre | 160 m −2.0 km | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 80 m −270 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 14 km −1.4 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32 +25 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 29 | 23 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 19 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.3 km apart
March Samui Resort or The Mud: common questions
Which is better, March Samui Resort or The Mud?
They are evenly matched. March Samui Resort is stronger in location, beach access; The Mud is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, March Samui Resort or The Mud?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
March Samui Resort is closer: 160 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for The Mud.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
March Samui Resort is 80 m from the nearest beach; The Mud is 350 m.
How far apart are March Samui Resort and The Mud?
The two hotels are 2.3 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