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title: "Nakara Residence vs The Mud: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Mud. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Nakara Residence or The Mud in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Nakara Residence vs The Mud

Both are in Koh Samui, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★ · Baan Thong Po
## [Nakara Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nakara-residence-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1879077/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★ · Baan Thong Po
## [The Mud](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-mud-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2208086/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Mud

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 500 m apart.

### Choose Nakara Residence if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose The Mud if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Nakara Residence better than The Mud?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

### Why is The Mud better than Nakara Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.3) (+1.8)
2.  460 m closer to the beach (350 m vs 810 m) (−460 m)
3.  More guest reviews (336 vs 87), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Nakara Residence | The Mud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 9.1  (+1.8) |
| Location | 4.6 | 5.8  (+1.2) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 7.6 | 9.2  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 9.1  (+1.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 9.1  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 87 | 336  (+249) |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 481 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 96% | top 9%  (+87%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.6 | 5.8  (+1.2) |
| Distance to Baan Thong Po centre | 2.2 km | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 810 m | 350 m  (−460 m) |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13  (+6) | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 23 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 19  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

500 m apart

## Nakara Residence or The Mud: common questions

### Which is better, Nakara Residence or The Mud?

The Mud leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Nakara Residence or The Mud?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Mud is 350 m from the nearest beach; Nakara Residence is 810 m.

### How far apart are Nakara Residence and The Mud?

The two hotels are 500 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/nakara-residence-koh-samui-vs-the-mud-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/