There are 208 rooms at this three-and-a-half pearl property set right on Chaweng Beach. Most of Chaweng's bars, restaurants, nightlife, and tourist haunts are within an easy walk, though it's removed enough to stay mostly quiet at night. The hotel has a choice of casual restaurants, as well as a large swimming pool and modern fitness center (not a common feature in Chaweng). Funky rooms have bright accents plus balconies, multimedia hubs, and and air-conditioning, though they aren’t that big. Those looking for a more traditional taste of Thailand, rather than OZO's hip decor, may prefer the Chaweng Garden Beach Resort which is a little farther up the road.
There are 208 rooms at this three-and-a-half pearl property set right on Chaweng Beach. Most of Chaweng's bars, restaurants, nightlife, and tourist haunts are within an easy walk, though it's removed enough to stay mostly quiet at night. The hotel has a choice of casual restaurants, as well as a large swimming pool and modern fitness center (not a common feature in Chaweng). Funky rooms have bright accents plus balconies, multimedia hubs, and and air-conditioning, though they aren’t that big. Those looking for a more traditional taste of Thailand, rather than OZO's hip decor, may prefer the Chaweng Garden Beach Resort which is a little farther up the road.
Am Samui Palace is a mid-range hotel with 100 ultra modern rooms and a great range of facilities ideally located in the heart of downtown Lamai, a five-minute walk from the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and feature stylish contemporary interiors, quality modern amenities, and roomy balconies. Honeymoon and Family Suites offer living rooms, kitchenettes, and pool views. Facilities include two large outdoor swimming pools (one with a swim-up pool bar), a multi-cuisine restaurant, a small fitness center, a comfy lobby lounge, and a tour desk. Room rates include a daily breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. As an alternative, Weekender Resort overlooks a scenic white-sand beach and features a spa and chicer pool for around the same rates.
Am Samui Palace is a mid-range hotel with 100 ultra modern rooms and a great range of facilities ideally located in the heart of downtown Lamai, a five-minute walk from the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and feature stylish contemporary interiors, quality modern amenities, and roomy balconies. Honeymoon and Family Suites offer living rooms, kitchenettes, and pool views. Facilities include two large outdoor swimming pools (one with a swim-up pool bar), a multi-cuisine restaurant, a small fitness center, a comfy lobby lounge, and a tour desk. Room rates include a daily breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. As an alternative, Weekender Resort overlooks a scenic white-sand beach and features a spa and chicer pool for around the same rates.
The Infinity Residences & Resort Koh Samui is an upscale property with 65 apartment-style accommodations on a hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The jungle location is isolated and remote, about a 10-minute drive from the beach near Mae Nam. It's a steep climb up to the top of the hill where the resort is located, but there's shuttle service to the restaurants, beaches, and shops at the bottom of the hill. Apartments are spacious and modern, with full kitchens and private terraces and pools with incredible views over the gulf. There's a restaurant and bar on-site, as well as a small fitness center and spa, but that's it for public spaces. Travelers looking for a beachfront rooms with kitchens and private pools could check out the less expensive Sea Koh Samui Boutique Resort & Residences.
The Infinity Residences & Resort Koh Samui is an upscale property with 65 apartment-style accommodations on a hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The jungle location is isolated and remote, about a 10-minute drive from the beach near Mae Nam. It's a steep climb up to the top of the hill where the resort is located, but there's shuttle service to the restaurants, beaches, and shops at the bottom of the hill. Apartments are spacious and modern, with full kitchens and private terraces and pools with incredible views over the gulf. There's a restaurant and bar on-site, as well as a small fitness center and spa, but that's it for public spaces. Travelers looking for a beachfront rooms with kitchens and private pools could check out the less expensive Sea Koh Samui Boutique Resort & Residences.
New Hut Bungalows are budget backpacker huts that can be had for bargain rates, some of which are right on the beach. The resort is located at the far north end of Lamai Beach and town, and while it's a good 15- to 20-minute walk into central Lamai, there are enough restaurants, bars, and shops in the immediate area to keep guests happy. The 46 huts range from utterly basic units with mattresses on the floor and shared bathrooms, to slightly fancier Air-Con Bungalows, which have en-suite bathrooms. Some bungalows sit right on the beach and offer superlative sea views, but there have been a number of complaints about surly staff. For a beachfront budget property with a pool, travelers should consider Weekender Villa Beach Resort, where rates are just a bit higher.
New Hut Bungalows are budget backpacker huts that can be had for bargain rates, some of which are right on the beach. The resort is located at the far north end of Lamai Beach and town, and while it's a good 15- to 20-minute walk into central Lamai, there are enough restaurants, bars, and shops in the immediate area to keep guests happy. The 46 huts range from utterly basic units with mattresses on the floor and shared bathrooms, to slightly fancier Air-Con Bungalows, which have en-suite bathrooms. Some bungalows sit right on the beach and offer superlative sea views, but there have been a number of complaints about surly staff. For a beachfront budget property with a pool, travelers should consider Weekender Villa Beach Resort, where rates are just a bit higher.
The four-pearl MANATHAI Koh Samui has elegant decor and upscale features, though getting to some of them -- including the lovely beach and pool -- requires a stroll across a busy street. A crossing guard is on duty to keep guests safe. The main section houses a spa and small gym, as well as two restaurants and an out-of-place Irish Pub. Families will likely appreciate the kids' club and a couple of rooms with bunk beds. The 148 rooms are bright and spacious, equipped with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, furnished balcony or terrace, minibar, and free Wi-Fi (although service can be unreliable). Note that some guests have complained of traffic or AC noise. Couples looking for a more intimate and exclusive hotel should consider the adult-only Beluga Boutique Hotel.
The four-pearl MANATHAI Koh Samui has elegant decor and upscale features, though getting to some of them -- including the lovely beach and pool -- requires a stroll across a busy street. A crossing guard is on duty to keep guests safe. The main section houses a spa and small gym, as well as two restaurants and an out-of-place Irish Pub. Families will likely appreciate the kids' club and a couple of rooms with bunk beds. The 148 rooms are bright and spacious, equipped with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, furnished balcony or terrace, minibar, and free Wi-Fi (although service can be unreliable). Note that some guests have complained of traffic or AC noise. Couples looking for a more intimate and exclusive hotel should consider the adult-only Beluga Boutique Hotel.
The Waterfront is a small and quiet mid-range resort set at the end of one of Samui's nicer beaches, Bophut, right next to Fisherman's Village, Samui's top spot for chic beachside restaurants and quaint bars. The airport is only a 10-minute drive away, and the resort provides free roundtrip airport transportation. There are 18 units here that face the beach, either Bungalows or rooms, which have plenty of light and come equipped with flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. A small, but lovely, pool faces the beach and an on-site restaurant is open all day -- though it closes for dinner. While the rooms aren't big, the prices are reasonable (and include continental breakfast) compared to what Bophut hotels normally ask. The Waterfront is definitely doing something right, as much of their clientele are repeat guests.
The Waterfront is a small and quiet mid-range resort set at the end of one of Samui's nicer beaches, Bophut, right next to Fisherman's Village, Samui's top spot for chic beachside restaurants and quaint bars. The airport is only a 10-minute drive away, and the resort provides free roundtrip airport transportation. There are 18 units here that face the beach, either Bungalows or rooms, which have plenty of light and come equipped with flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. A small, but lovely, pool faces the beach and an on-site restaurant is open all day -- though it closes for dinner. While the rooms aren't big, the prices are reasonable (and include continental breakfast) compared to what Bophut hotels normally ask. The Waterfront is definitely doing something right, as much of their clientele are repeat guests.
Located on the island of Koh Tao, Montalay Beach Resort is an ideal spot to escape the crowds and get to one of the area's most beautiful, hard-to-reach beaches. While the rooms and facilities here really aren’t much to write home about, the general location is lovely, and the resort has the only swimming pool on Tanote Beach as well as a diving center. Spa and massage services are available as well. View Point and Chinatakiri Resorts have nicer rooms often for similar (or just slightly higher) prices, but some may prefer to stay here for easy access to a gorgeous stretch of sand and some of Koh Tao's best snorkeling.
Located on the island of Koh Tao, Montalay Beach Resort is an ideal spot to escape the crowds and get to one of the area's most beautiful, hard-to-reach beaches. While the rooms and facilities here really aren’t much to write home about, the general location is lovely, and the resort has the only swimming pool on Tanote Beach as well as a diving center. Spa and massage services are available as well. View Point and Chinatakiri Resorts have nicer rooms often for similar (or just slightly higher) prices, but some may prefer to stay here for easy access to a gorgeous stretch of sand and some of Koh Tao's best snorkeling.
Amari Koh Samui is a 139-room, four-pearl resort that's situated on a peaceful stretch of Chaweng Beach. It’s a 10-minute walk to the city center, and the style is bright, tropical, and contemporary throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms are spread throughout three wings, and all are just as serene as they are polished. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. There are two outdoor pools, a fantastic lounge with sea views, and a spa that overlooks the beach. The fitness room and kids' club are additional perks. Foodies are spoiled for choice: options range from fine-dining Italian to casual coffee and pastries, plus an open-concept Asian kitchen. Traveler seeking a more intimate options might prefer the equally sharp Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort, though it's much farther from town.
Amari Koh Samui is a 139-room, four-pearl resort that's situated on a peaceful stretch of Chaweng Beach. It’s a 10-minute walk to the city center, and the style is bright, tropical, and contemporary throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms are spread throughout three wings, and all are just as serene as they are polished. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. There are two outdoor pools, a fantastic lounge with sea views, and a spa that overlooks the beach. The fitness room and kids' club are additional perks. Foodies are spoiled for choice: options range from fine-dining Italian to casual coffee and pastries, plus an open-concept Asian kitchen. Traveler seeking a more intimate options might prefer the equally sharp Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort, though it's much farther from town.
Fenix Beach Resort Samui is a mid-sized, mid-range boutique resort on a rocky shoreline with 60 rooms and villas, all with large terraces or balconies. The property sits on a small beach, but the presence of sharp rocks makes it less than ideal for swimming. While there are a few nods to contemporary design -- like funky wicker pieces in the hotel's common areas -- a fresh coat of paint might be in order in some spots. Features include a pool, a tiny fitness center, a beach bar, a pool bar, and a restaurant serving both Thai and international cuisine. While prices are higher than nearby Lamai resorts such as Aloha or Samui Sense, the rooms have a little more modern style.
Fenix Beach Resort Samui is a mid-sized, mid-range boutique resort on a rocky shoreline with 60 rooms and villas, all with large terraces or balconies. The property sits on a small beach, but the presence of sharp rocks makes it less than ideal for swimming. While there are a few nods to contemporary design -- like funky wicker pieces in the hotel's common areas -- a fresh coat of paint might be in order in some spots. Features include a pool, a tiny fitness center, a beach bar, a pool bar, and a restaurant serving both Thai and international cuisine. While prices are higher than nearby Lamai resorts such as Aloha or Samui Sense, the rooms have a little more modern style.
The 44-room Samui Sense Beach Resort sits at the quieter southern end of Lamai Beach, a 10-minute walk into the main bar and restaurant area of town. This mid-range resort sits amid small tropical gardens, with traditional Thai Villas and more modern units, all with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some of the rooms were a bit worn when we visited, and guests have reported cleanliness issues. There's a small swimming pool with a kids' section, but the big draw here is the beach, which includes a beachfront restaurant and bar overlooking the water. The nearby Thai House Beach Resort is a fine alternative, with similar features and rates, though it offers more in the way of entertainment.
The 44-room Samui Sense Beach Resort sits at the quieter southern end of Lamai Beach, a 10-minute walk into the main bar and restaurant area of town. This mid-range resort sits amid small tropical gardens, with traditional Thai Villas and more modern units, all with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some of the rooms were a bit worn when we visited, and guests have reported cleanliness issues. There's a small swimming pool with a kids' section, but the big draw here is the beach, which includes a beachfront restaurant and bar overlooking the water. The nearby Thai House Beach Resort is a fine alternative, with similar features and rates, though it offers more in the way of entertainment.