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title: "The Mud vs Vows Villa Beachfront: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Mud. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. The Mud or Vows Villa Beachfront in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# The Mud vs Vows Villa Beachfront

Both are in Koh Samui, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★ · Baan Thong Po
## [The Mud](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-mud-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2208086/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Baan Thong Po
## [Vows Villa Beachfront](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vows-villa-beachfront-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2302214/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Mud

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose The Mud if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Vows Villa Beachfront if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is The Mud better than Vows Villa Beachfront?

1.  More guest reviews (336 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×24)

### Why is Vows Villa Beachfront better than The Mud?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.1) (+0.3)
2.  Higher 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 | Vows Villa Beachfront |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.4  (+0.3) |
| Location | 5.8  (+0.4) | 5.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.2  (+0.4) | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.3) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.4  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 336  (+322) | 14 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 481 | – |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 9%  (+15%) | top 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8  (+0.4) | 5.4 |
| Distance to Baan Thong Po centre | 2.1 km | 2.2 km |
| To the beach | 350 m  (−110 m) | 450 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 23 | 1 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

140 m apart

## The Mud or Vows Villa Beachfront: common questions

### Which is better, The Mud or Vows Villa Beachfront?

The Mud leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Vows Villa Beachfront is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, The Mud or Vows Villa Beachfront?

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; Vows Villa Beachfront is 450 m.

### How far apart are The Mud and Vows Villa Beachfront?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-mud-koh-samui-vs-vows-villa-beachfront-koh-samui/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/