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
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Resort★★Baan Thong Po
The Mud
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
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?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
Why is The Mud better than Nakara Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.3)+1.8
- 2460 m closer to the beach (350 m vs 810 m)−460 m
- 3More 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 vs The Mud: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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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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