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Maya Resort vs Temple Gardens

Both are in Koh Samui, 520 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
2 of 6
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Apartment★★★★Baan Bo Phut

Temple Gardens

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.1
Score by category
2 of 6
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 520 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 newer or recently renovated building

Choose Temple Gardens if you want

  • to walk to the sights

Why is Maya Resort better than Temple Gardens?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
  2. 2280 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 470 m)−280 m
  3. 3520 m closer to the area centre−520 m
  4. 4More guest reviews (248 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×7.5
  5. 572 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+72
  6. 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 63 vs 42)+21
  7. 7Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015)+6y

Why is Temple Gardens better than Maya Resort?

  1. 1Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
  2. 2Offers an airport transfer
  3. 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 ResortTemple Gardens
Score by category
Guest rating 8.6 8.3
Location 7.7 +1.6 6.1
Facilities 4.2 6.7 +2.5
Families 2.0 2.0
Spa & wellness 1.5 2.5 +1.0
Beach access 9.7 +1.0 8.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 +0.2 8.4
Guest rating 8.6 +0.3 8.3
Number of reviews 248 +215 33
Google rating 4.6/5 –
Google reviews 312 –
Rank in Koh Samui top 47% +17% top 64%
Location
Location score 7.7 +1.6 6.1
Distance to Baan Bo Phut centre 810 m −520 m 1.3 km
To the beach 190 m −280 m 470 m
To the airport 3.5 km 3.0 km
Restaurants within 500 m 92 +72 20
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★★ +0.5★
Rooms 10 6
Floors 1 2
Newest building or renovation 2021 +6y 2015
Listed amenities 18 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 ✓ –
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 – ✓
Massage – ✓
Garden – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

      520 m apart

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      Maya Resort or Temple Gardens: common questions

      Which is better, Maya Resort or Temple Gardens?

      They are evenly matched. Maya Resort is stronger in location, beach access; Temple Gardens is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, Maya Resort or Temple Gardens?

      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 1.3 km for Temple Gardens.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Maya Resort is 190 m from the nearest beach; Temple Gardens is 470 m.

      How far apart are Maya Resort and Temple Gardens?

      The two hotels are 520 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