The 57-room Briza Beach Resort on Koh Samui sits right on beautiful Chaweng Beach and is a reasonable walk along the sand to Chaweng's nightlife. All rooms are enormous villas, and include two-floor duplexes, though the style in some is dated. Most villas come with private plunge pools, and others have direct access to a shared pool. Free breakfast is served at the cute beachfront restaurant. Common areas and reception can be a hike from rooms, and the grounds are not well-lit at night. The four-pearl Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort offers a large pool, beach access, and better restaurants, along with slightly more modern rooms -- it will be far more expensive.
The 57-room Briza Beach Resort on Koh Samui sits right on beautiful Chaweng Beach and is a reasonable walk along the sand to Chaweng's nightlife. All rooms are enormous villas, and include two-floor duplexes, though the style in some is dated. Most villas come with private plunge pools, and others have direct access to a shared pool. Free breakfast is served at the cute beachfront restaurant. Common areas and reception can be a hike from rooms, and the grounds are not well-lit at night. The four-pearl Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort offers a large pool, beach access, and better restaurants, along with slightly more modern rooms -- it will be far more expensive.
Baan Hin Sai Chaweng Noi Boutique Resort is a secluded property on a hilltop between Chaweng and Lamai beaches on Samui's east coast. The 78-room, upper-middle-range resort offers Chalet and Villa rooms that, while a bit worn, have a rustic charm and basic amenities like minibars and tube-style TVs -- but no Wi-Fi. Some rooms overlook crashing waves, and while there's no beach here, the dramatic seascape and tiered pool perched above the water are stunning. The resort has a few restaurants, a scenic spa on the cliffs, and is a hideaway from the usual chaos of Chaweng. While it may have seen better days, the resort is decently priced for the east coast, and those looking to escape the crowds will like it.
Baan Hin Sai Chaweng Noi Boutique Resort is a secluded property on a hilltop between Chaweng and Lamai beaches on Samui's east coast. The 78-room, upper-middle-range resort offers Chalet and Villa rooms that, while a bit worn, have a rustic charm and basic amenities like minibars and tube-style TVs -- but no Wi-Fi. Some rooms overlook crashing waves, and while there's no beach here, the dramatic seascape and tiered pool perched above the water are stunning. The resort has a few restaurants, a scenic spa on the cliffs, and is a hideaway from the usual chaos of Chaweng. While it may have seen better days, the resort is decently priced for the east coast, and those looking to escape the crowds will like it.