Maya Resort vs Natural Samui Hotel
Both are in Koh Samui, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Baan Bo Phut
Maya Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Hotel★★★Baan Bo Phut
Natural Samui Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Maya Resort
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 610 m apart.
Choose Maya Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Natural Samui Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Maya Resort better than Natural Samui Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.3)+1.3
- 2600 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 780 m)−600 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 470 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+70
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 63 vs 44)+19
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2009)+12y
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Natural Samui Hotel better than Maya Resort?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Has a gym
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Maya Resort vs Natural Samui Hotel: which hotel is better? | Maya Resort | Natural Samui Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.3 | 7.3 |
| Location | 7.7 +2.4 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 +2.0 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +1.1 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.3 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 248 +22 | 226 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 312 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 47% +51% | top 98% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +2.4 | 5.3 |
| Distance to Baan Bo Phut centre | 810 m −220 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 190 m −600 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 3.5 km | 3.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 92 +70 | 22 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 37 |
| Floors | 1 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +12y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| 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
610 m apart
Maya Resort or Natural Samui Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Maya Resort or Natural Samui Hotel?
Maya Resort leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, families. Natural Samui Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Maya Resort or Natural Samui Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Maya Resort is closer: 810 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Natural Samui Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Maya Resort is 190 m from the nearest beach; Natural Samui Hotel is 780 m.
How far apart are Maya Resort and Natural Samui Hotel?
The two hotels are 610 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