Marina Villa vs The Hive Hotel
Both are in Koh Samui, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Baan Lamai
Marina Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 14
The short answer
Pick The Hive Hotel
It comes out ahead on 5 of 14 compared facts. 180 m apart.
Choose The Hive Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.4)
Why is Marina Villa better than The Hive Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (1,113 vs 217), so the rating is more reliable×5.1
Why is The Hive Hotel better than Marina Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.4)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Marina Villa vs The Hive Hotel: which hotel is better? | Marina Villa | The Hive Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | – |
| Location | 8.4 | – |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,113 +896 | 217 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 40% | top 27% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Distance to Baan Lamai centre | 950 m | 810 m −150 m |
| To the beach | 80 m | 40 m |
| To the airport | 9.7 km | 9.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 80 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
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Location
180 m apart
Marina Villa: city centre: 8.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 9.7 km, beach: 80 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Hive Hotel: city centre: 8.7 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 9.6 km, beach: 40 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Marina Villa or The Hive Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Marina Villa or The Hive Hotel?
The Hive Hotel leads in 5 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Koh Samui. Marina Villa is stronger in number of reviews.
Which is cheaper, Marina Villa or The Hive Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hive Hotel is closer: 810 m from the centre, against 950 m for Marina Villa.
How far apart are Marina Villa and The Hive Hotel?
The two hotels are 180 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