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
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★Baan Thong Po
Vows Villa Beachfront
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (336 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×24
Why is Vows Villa Beachfront better than The Mud?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.1)+0.3
- 2Higher 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 Vows Villa Beachfront: which hotel is better? | 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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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