The three-and-a-half-pearl Portofino Baywater Resort Samui is in a sleepy Choeng Mon village on Koh Samui's north coast. The 99 rooms are bright and contemporary, with wood floors and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars. The large balconies are a plus and the best rooms have direct pool access. Excellent facilities include a large swimming pool with an island and swim-up bar, a modern fitness center, a library, and a poolside restaurant. It's far quieter here than in Chaweng or Lamai, and while the resort isn't on the beach, it's just a five-minute walk away and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. For something with more classic style right in Chaweng, lower rates can be found at Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, though it will feel busier.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Portofino Baywater Resort Samui is in a sleepy Choeng Mon village on Koh Samui's north coast. The 99 rooms are bright and contemporary, with wood floors and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars. The large balconies are a plus and the best rooms have direct pool access. Excellent facilities include a large swimming pool with an island and swim-up bar, a modern fitness center, a library, and a poolside restaurant. It's far quieter here than in Chaweng or Lamai, and while the resort isn't on the beach, it's just a five-minute walk away and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. For something with more classic style right in Chaweng, lower rates can be found at Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, though it will feel busier.
The 210-room Imperial Boat House Beach Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl property situated right on the beautiful Choeng Mon Beach with multiple dining options within walking distance. Rooms are attractively decorated in a Thai style, and some were created out of old river barges for a unique experience. All come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and furnished balconies or terraces. The on-site restaurant and bar serves all meals, including a breakfast buffet and themed dinners some nights. The boat-shaped outdoor pool is lovely, and overlooks the beautiful sandy beach, where free snorkel equipment and kayaks are offered. Guests looking for a more lavish experience could check out the nearby SALA Samui Resort And Spa, but rates there are much higher.
The 210-room Imperial Boat House Beach Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl property situated right on the beautiful Choeng Mon Beach with multiple dining options within walking distance. Rooms are attractively decorated in a Thai style, and some were created out of old river barges for a unique experience. All come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and furnished balconies or terraces. The on-site restaurant and bar serves all meals, including a breakfast buffet and themed dinners some nights. The boat-shaped outdoor pool is lovely, and overlooks the beautiful sandy beach, where free snorkel equipment and kayaks are offered. Guests looking for a more lavish experience could check out the nearby SALA Samui Resort And Spa, but rates there are much higher.
SALA Samui Resort And Spa is a five-pearl resort right on Choeng Mon Beach. The 69 rooms and villas here are luxurious and minimalistic, and feature open-air bathrooms that some guests find can compromise privacy, particularly for those staying with family and friends. Amenities abound here, and include a fitness center, a couple of restaurants, and a wide range of free activities ranging from kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to morning yoga classes. Fishing trips, cooking classes, and scuba diving can also be arranged for a fee. While this is one of the area's top luxury choices, travelers may also want to consider the nearby (and less expensive) Imperial Boat House Beach Resort, though it's not quite as chic as the SALA.
SALA Samui Resort And Spa is a five-pearl resort right on Choeng Mon Beach. The 69 rooms and villas here are luxurious and minimalistic, and feature open-air bathrooms that some guests find can compromise privacy, particularly for those staying with family and friends. Amenities abound here, and include a fitness center, a couple of restaurants, and a wide range of free activities ranging from kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to morning yoga classes. Fishing trips, cooking classes, and scuba diving can also be arranged for a fee. While this is one of the area's top luxury choices, travelers may also want to consider the nearby (and less expensive) Imperial Boat House Beach Resort, though it's not quite as chic as the SALA.
The four-pearl Deva Samui Resort is a lovely off-the-beaten path property located on quiet Plai Laem Beach between Big Buddha and Choeng Mon on Koh Samui's north shore. Those looking to escape the crowds will appreciate that the resort is only a 10- to 15-minute drive from the airport, but is set on a quiet cove with few neighbors. Spacious rooms have flat-screen TVs and can include outdoor whirlpools or direct pool access. There are three swimming pools and beach access, plus a swim-up bar, and beachside restaurant. Extra amenities include a lovely spa, cheerful kids' club, and a modern fitness center. The party scene of Chaweng and busy Bophut are a bit far, but the resort runs a free shuttle several times a day. Prices are almost unbelievably low, especially for how nice the property is.
The four-pearl Deva Samui Resort is a lovely off-the-beaten path property located on quiet Plai Laem Beach between Big Buddha and Choeng Mon on Koh Samui's north shore. Those looking to escape the crowds will appreciate that the resort is only a 10- to 15-minute drive from the airport, but is set on a quiet cove with few neighbors. Spacious rooms have flat-screen TVs and can include outdoor whirlpools or direct pool access. There are three swimming pools and beach access, plus a swim-up bar, and beachside restaurant. Extra amenities include a lovely spa, cheerful kids' club, and a modern fitness center. The party scene of Chaweng and busy Bophut are a bit far, but the resort runs a free shuttle several times a day. Prices are almost unbelievably low, especially for how nice the property is.
The Royal Muang Samui Villas is a medium-sized resort set on beautiful Choeng Mon Beach in the north of Koh Samui, about a 10 minutes' drive from the airport and 15 minutes from Chaweng, the island's biggest party and beach town. The villas and suites here are all ultra-spacious and quite elegant, done up in Thai style with teak floors and Thai artwork and furnishings. In fact, the resort itself was built to resemble a revered Thai temple. Rooms here feature expansive terraces and large whirlpool tubs in the palatial bathrooms; some have private pools. There is a big beachfront scene here, with the Spice Zone restaurant taking up beach space, along with the swimming pool and beach umbrella setup. The resort also features a unique spa in a cave, and an award-winning traditional Italian restaurant and pizzeria. It's a popular honeymoon spot, and although it isn't cheap, prices do match the competition for the level of elegance and excellence on tap here.
The Royal Muang Samui Villas is a medium-sized resort set on beautiful Choeng Mon Beach in the north of Koh Samui, about a 10 minutes' drive from the airport and 15 minutes from Chaweng, the island's biggest party and beach town. The villas and suites here are all ultra-spacious and quite elegant, done up in Thai style with teak floors and Thai artwork and furnishings. In fact, the resort itself was built to resemble a revered Thai temple. Rooms here feature expansive terraces and large whirlpool tubs in the palatial bathrooms; some have private pools. There is a big beachfront scene here, with the Spice Zone restaurant taking up beach space, along with the swimming pool and beach umbrella setup. The resort also features a unique spa in a cave, and an award-winning traditional Italian restaurant and pizzeria. It's a popular honeymoon spot, and although it isn't cheap, prices do match the competition for the level of elegance and excellence on tap here.
