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title: "Villa Melo vs Villa The Wave 2 Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Villa Melo or Villa The Wave 2 Residence in Koh Samui? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/villa-melo-koh-samui-vs-villa-the-wave-2-residence-koh-samui/
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Villa Melo vs Villa The Wave 2 Residence

Both are in Koh Samui, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Baan Chaweng Noi
## [Villa Melo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-melo-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2289375/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · Baan Chaweng Noi
## [Villa The Wave 2 Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-the-wave-2-residence-koh-samui/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2294720/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Villa Melo

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 870 m apart.

### Choose Villa Melo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 8.6)

### Choose Villa The Wave 2 Residence if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (620 m / 1.4 km)
-   to walk to the sights (5.4 km / 6.1 km)

### Why is Villa Melo better than Villa The Wave 2 Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.6) (+1.1)
2.  6 more listed amenities (18 vs 12) (+6)
3.  Has a gym

### Why is Villa The Wave 2 Residence better than Villa Melo?

1.  800 m closer to the beach (620 m vs 1.4 km) (−800 m)
2.  660 m closer to the area centre (−660 m)
3.  More guest reviews (121 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2016) (+4y)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Villa Melo | Villa The Wave 2 Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.7  (+1.1) | 8.6 |
| Location | 2.2 | 4.9  (+2.7) |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+3.3) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+1.5) | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 5.5 | 8.2  (+2.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.5) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.7  (+1.1) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 32 | 121  (+89) |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 111 |
| Rank in Koh Samui | top 6%  (+40%) | top 46% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.2 | 4.9  (+2.7) |
| Distance to Baan Chaweng Noi centre | 1.8 km | 1.1 km  (−660 m) |
| To the beach | 1.4 km | 620 m  (−800 m) |
| To the airport | 6.6 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km  (−810 m) | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 18 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2020  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+6) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

870 m apart

Villa Melo: city centre: 6.1 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 6.6 km, beach: 1.4 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

Villa The Wave 2 Residence: city centre: 5.4 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 5.8 km, beach: 620 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Koh Samui

[Koh Samui weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-samui/weather)

## Villa Melo or Villa The Wave 2 Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Villa Melo or Villa The Wave 2 Residence?

Villa Melo leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Villa The Wave 2 Residence is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Villa Melo or Villa The Wave 2 Residence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Villa The Wave 2 Residence is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Villa Melo.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Villa The Wave 2 Residence is 620 m from the nearest beach; Villa Melo is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Villa Melo and Villa The Wave 2 Residence?

The two hotels are 870 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/villa-melo-koh-samui-vs-villa-the-wave-2-residence-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/