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title: "Marina Villa vs Suanmali Samui: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Marina Villa. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Marina Villa or Suanmali Samui in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/marina-villa-koh-samui-vs-suanmali-samui-koh-samui/
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# Marina Villa vs Suanmali Samui

Both are in Koh Samui, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Baan Lamai
## [Marina Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marina-villa-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1825270/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Baan Lamai
## [Suanmali Samui](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/suanmali-samui-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2151793/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Marina Villa

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 150 m apart.

### Choose Marina Villa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Suanmali Samui if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Marina Villa better than Suanmali Samui?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.8) (+0.6)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★) (+0.5★)
3.  More guest reviews (1,113 vs 140), so the rating is more reliable (×8.0)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (80 vs 14 rooms) (×5.7)

### Why is Suanmali Samui better than Marina Villa?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  6 more listed amenities (18 vs 12) (+6)
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (14 vs 80 rooms) (−66)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Marina Villa | Suanmali Samui |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.6) | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 7.5  (+4.2) |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 4.5  (+2.0) |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+0.4) | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.5) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.6) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 1,113  (+973) | 140 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 50 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 64%  (+25%) | top 89% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4  (+0.4) | 8.0 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 950 m | 850 m |
| To the beach | 80 m  (−130 m) | 210 m |
| To the airport | 9.7 km | 9.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 80 | 14 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011  (+2y) | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 18  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

150 m apart

## Marina Villa or Suanmali Samui: common questions

### Which is better, Marina Villa or Suanmali Samui?

Marina Villa leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Suanmali Samui is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Marina Villa or Suanmali Samui?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Marina Villa is 80 m from the nearest beach; Suanmali Samui is 210 m.

### How far apart are Marina Villa and Suanmali Samui?

The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/marina-villa-koh-samui-vs-suanmali-samui-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/