Both projects regularly end up on the same shortlist with our buyers. Below is a side-by-side of Layan Lucky Villas II and Stella Estate Residences on the key parameters — and our honest take on who each one fits.
A gated community of 18 villas with 3–4 bedrooms in Cherngtalay — Kaufman Group’s second phase near Layan and Bang Tao
An intimate club village of just 5 villas in Bang Tao (Cherng Talay)
| Layan Lucky Villas II | Stella Estate Residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | from ~$1,408,699 | from ~$1,421,152 |
| Area | Bang Tao · Laguna | Bang Tao · Laguna |
| Type | Villas | Villas |
| Status | Under construction | Completed |
| Completion | off-plan, construction starts after the first payment, average timeline ~12 months | villas are available for move-in; the exact completion status should be confirmed for each of the 5 villas individually |
| Ownership | freehold (house) / leasehold (land) | freehold / leasehold |
| Beach | Bang Tao, ~4.4 km | Bang Tao, ~5 km |
| Developer | Kaufman Group | Stella Estate |
| Sea view | — | — |
| Walk to beach | — | — |
| Rental program | ✓ | ✓ |
Layan Lucky Villas II has the lower entry: from ~$1,408,699. Stella Estate Residences costs more, but compare price per sqm and stage — ask us for a unit-level calculation.
Stella Estate Residences is completed — move in or rent out immediately, no construction risk. Layan Lucky Villas II is under construction: cheaper entry and instalments, but a horizon to handover.
The right answer depends on your goal: budget, purpose (yield or living), horizon. Message us — we’ll compare specific units of these projects on price per sqm, views and terms, and tell you honestly which to take.
