The Residence vs Villa LunaSole Samui
Both are in Koh Samui, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentBaan Bo Phut
The Residence
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
ApartmentBaan Bo Phut
Villa LunaSole Samui
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 450 m apart.
Choose The Residence if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.9 km / 3.3 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 7 / 1)
Choose Villa LunaSole Samui if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.0)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 7)
Why is The Residence better than Villa LunaSole Samui?
- 1370 m closer to the area centre−370 m
- 216 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+16
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Villa LunaSole Samui better than The Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.0)+1.6
- 2More guest reviews (52 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Residence vs Villa LunaSole Samui: which hotel is better? | The Residence | Villa LunaSole Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.6 +1.6 |
| Location | 7.4 +0.5 | 6.9 |
| Beach access | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.6 +1.6 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 52 +36 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | bottom 16% | top 47% +37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 +0.5 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Baan Bo Phut centre | 190 m −370 m | 570 m |
| To the beach | 300 m −60 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 4.4 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 +16 | 30 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km −440 m | 1.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
450 m apart
The Residence: city centre: 2.9 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.4 km, beach: 300 m, 46 places to eat within 500 m.
Villa LunaSole Samui: city centre: 3.3 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 4.9 km, beach: 360 m, 30 places to eat within 500 m.
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The Residence or Villa LunaSole Samui: common questions
Which is better, The Residence or Villa LunaSole Samui?
They are evenly matched. The Residence is stronger in location; Villa LunaSole Samui is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Residence or Villa LunaSole Samui?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Residence is closer: 190 m from the centre, against 570 m for Villa LunaSole Samui.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Residence is 300 m from the nearest beach; Villa LunaSole Samui is 360 m.
How far apart are The Residence and Villa LunaSole Samui?
The two hotels are 450 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