The Kala Hotel vs Villa Seawadee
Both are in Koh Samui, 580 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
- 2 of 5
Resort★★★★Baan Chaweng Noi
Villa Seawadee
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Villa Seawadee
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 580 m apart.
Choose The Kala Hotel if you want
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
- free parking
Choose Villa Seawadee if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 7.9)
- to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.5 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2008)
Why is The Kala Hotel better than Villa Seawadee?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (682 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable×85
- 5Has free parking
- 67 more listed amenities (22 vs 15)+7
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Villa Seawadee better than The Kala Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.9)+1.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2008)+12y
- 3Has 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 Seawadee: which hotel is better? | The Kala Hotel | Villa Seawadee |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.4 +1.5 |
| Location | 1.7 | 3.0 +1.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +0.5 | 5.0 |
| Beach access | 5.2 | 6.3 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.4 +1.5 |
| Number of reviews | 682 +674 | 8 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 349 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 14% | top 33% +53% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.7 | 3.0 +1.3 |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng Noi centre | 2.0 km | 1.6 km −410 m |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 1.2 km −330 m |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 38 | – |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2020 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 22 +7 | 15 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
580 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 Seawadee: city centre: 5.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 6.4 km, beach: 1.2 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
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The Kala Hotel or Villa Seawadee: common questions
Which is better, The Kala Hotel or Villa Seawadee?
Villa Seawadee leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. The Kala Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, The Kala Hotel or Villa Seawadee?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Seawadee is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for The Kala Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Villa Seawadee is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; The Kala Hotel is 1.5 km.
How far apart are The Kala Hotel and Villa Seawadee?
The two hotels are 580 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