The Mud vs March Samui Resort
Both are in Koh Samui, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★Baan Thong Po
The Mud
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★Baan Thong Po
March Samui Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.3 km apart.
Choose The Mud if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose March Samui Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Mud better than March Samui Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.7)+1.4
- 2More guest reviews (336 vs 153), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 46 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
Why is March Samui Resort better than The Mud?
- 12.0 km closer to the area centre−2.0 km
- 2270 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 350 m)−270 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 425 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+25
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 49 vs 29)+20
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Mud vs March Samui Resort: which hotel is better? | The Mud | March Samui Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.4 | 7.7 |
| Location | 5.8 | 7.9 +2.1 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 10.0 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +1.2 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.4 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 336 +183 | 153 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 +0.8 | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 481 +363 | 118 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 9% +83% | top 92% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 | 7.9 +2.1 |
| Distance to Baan Thong Po centre | 2.1 km | 160 m −2.0 km |
| To the beach | 350 m | 80 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km −1.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 32 +25 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 29 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +6 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| 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
2.3 km apart
The Mud or March Samui Resort: common questions
Which is better, The Mud or March Samui Resort?
They are evenly matched. The Mud is stronger in guest rating, facilities; March Samui Resort is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Mud or March Samui Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
March Samui Resort is closer: 160 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for The Mud.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
March Samui Resort is 80 m from the nearest beach; The Mud is 350 m.
How far apart are The Mud and March Samui Resort?
The two hotels are 2.3 km 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