The Mud vs Nakara Residence
Both are in Koh Samui, 500 m 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
- 3 of 3
Apartment★★★Baan Thong Po
Nakara Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Mud
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose The Mud if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Nakara Residence if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
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
Why is Nakara Residence better than The Mud?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Mud vs Nakara Residence: which hotel is better? | The Mud | Nakara Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.8 | 7.3 |
| Location | 5.8 +1.2 | 4.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.2 +1.6 | 7.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +1.4 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.8 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 336 +249 | 87 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 481 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 9% +87% | top 96% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 +1.2 | 4.6 |
| Distance to Baan Thong Po centre | 2.1 km | 2.2 km |
| To the beach | 350 m −460 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 13 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 9 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +8 | 11 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 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
The Mud or Nakara Residence: common questions
Which is better, The Mud or Nakara Residence?
The Mud leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Mud or Nakara Residence?
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 The Mud and Nakara Residence?
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