Maryoo Samui Hotel vs Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Baan Plai Laem
Maryoo Samui Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Resort★★★★Baan Plai Laem
Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 530 m apart.
Choose Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.8)
- to be closer to the beach (80 m / 240 m)
- breakfast included
Why is Maryoo Samui Hotel better than Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?
- 1460 m closer to the area centre−460 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,282 vs 234), so the rating is more reliable×5.5
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui better than Maryoo Samui Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8)+0.3
- 2170 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 240 m)−170 m
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 55 more listed amenities (22 vs 17)+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Maryoo Samui Hotel vs Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui: which hotel is better? | Maryoo Samui Hotel | Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.7 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +0.9 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 2.5 +1.0 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.2 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.1 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,282 +1,048 | 234 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | 4.2/5 +0.3 |
| Google reviews | 169 +36 | 133 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 10% | bottom 25% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.7 +0.5 |
| Distance to Baan Plai Laem centre | 1.2 km −460 m | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 240 m | 80 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km | 1.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 47 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2010 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 22 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
530 m apart
Maryoo Samui Hotel: city centre: 4.2 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 1.9 km, beach: 240 m, 4 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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Maryoo Samui Hotel or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui: common questions
Which is better, Maryoo Samui Hotel or Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?
Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, beach access. Maryoo Samui Hotel is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Maryoo Samui Hotel 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?
Maryoo Samui Hotel is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui is 80 m from the nearest beach; Maryoo Samui Hotel is 240 m.
How far apart are Maryoo Samui Hotel and Pawanthorn Pool Villa Samui?
The two hotels are 530 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