The Kala Hotel vs Villa Melo
Both are in Koh Samui, 900 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★½Baan Chaweng Noi
The Kala Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 1.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Resort★★★★★Baan Chaweng Noi
Villa Melo
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Villa Melo
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 900 m apart.
Choose The Kala Hotel if you want
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
Choose Villa Melo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 7.9)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 2008)
Why is The Kala Hotel better than Villa Melo?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3More guest reviews (682 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×21
- 44 more listed amenities (22 vs 18)+4
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Villa Melo better than The Kala Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.9)+1.8
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2008)+8y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Kala Hotel vs Villa Melo: which hotel is better? | The Kala Hotel | Villa Melo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.7 +1.8 |
| Location | 1.7 | 2.2 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +1.5 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.1 +1.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.7 +1.8 |
| Number of reviews | 682 +650 | 32 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 349 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 14% | top 6% +80% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.7 | 2.2 +0.5 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng Noi centre | 2.0 km | 1.8 km −250 m |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 1.4 km −80 m |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.8 km −240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 38 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2016 +8y |
| Listed amenities | 22 +4 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
900 m apart
The Kala Hotel: city centre: 6.3 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 6.5 km, beach: 1.5 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Villa Melo: city centre: 6.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 6.6 km, beach: 1.4 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
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The Kala Hotel or Villa Melo: common questions
Which is better, The Kala Hotel or Villa Melo?
Villa Melo leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. The Kala Hotel is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, The Kala Hotel or Villa Melo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Melo is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for The Kala Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Villa Melo is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; The Kala Hotel is 1.5 km.
How far apart are The Kala Hotel and Villa Melo?
The two hotels are 900 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