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
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Resort★★★★★Baan Chaweng Noi
Villa The Wave 2 Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.6)+1.1
- 26 more listed amenities (18 vs 12)+6
- 3Has a gym
Why is Villa The Wave 2 Residence better than Villa Melo?
- 1800 m closer to the beach (620 m vs 1.4 km)−800 m
- 2660 m closer to the area centre−660 m
- 3More guest reviews (121 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2016)+4y
- 5Later 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 vs Villa The Wave 2 Residence: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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