The 79-room Baan Samui is a mid-range, colorful resort that sits in the middle of Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui's most popular party and beach town. The resort is a 15-minute drive from the airport and is convenient for shopping, dining, and the roaring nightlife that Chaweng is noted for. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and a charge for Wi-Fi, but no water views. There is a big pool by the beach, which is set with sun loungers and umbrellas. Though breakfast buffet is included in the rate, prices are high for a resort without a fitness center or spa.
The 79-room Baan Samui is a mid-range, colorful resort that sits in the middle of Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui's most popular party and beach town. The resort is a 15-minute drive from the airport and is convenient for shopping, dining, and the roaring nightlife that Chaweng is noted for. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and a charge for Wi-Fi, but no water views. There is a big pool by the beach, which is set with sun loungers and umbrellas. Though breakfast buffet is included in the rate, prices are high for a resort without a fitness center or spa.
Located on the quieter southern end of Chaweng Beach, Poppies Samui is a classic, upper-middle-range property with 24 quaint cottages spread amid lush landscaping. Aside from a lovely stretch of sandy beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and drink service, the property has a small outdoor pool. The hotel’s restaurant earns good reviews for its tasty cuisine, and there’s a spa. It’s one of the nicer choices in the area, and plenty of repeat guests appreciate thoughtful touches like fresh fruit in the rooms and cakes in the evening. Travelers seeking a larger and livelier resort with more amenities might want to check out the Nora Buri Resort & Spa, an upscale resort with three restaurants, three bars, and two infinity pools.
Located on the quieter southern end of Chaweng Beach, Poppies Samui is a classic, upper-middle-range property with 24 quaint cottages spread amid lush landscaping. Aside from a lovely stretch of sandy beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and drink service, the property has a small outdoor pool. The hotel’s restaurant earns good reviews for its tasty cuisine, and there’s a spa. It’s one of the nicer choices in the area, and plenty of repeat guests appreciate thoughtful touches like fresh fruit in the rooms and cakes in the evening. Travelers seeking a larger and livelier resort with more amenities might want to check out the Nora Buri Resort & Spa, an upscale resort with three restaurants, three bars, and two infinity pools.
Samui Resotel Beach Resort is a contemporary upscale resort at the quieter southern end of Chaweng Beach, a five-minute drive from the town's main nightlife area. The 79 rooms and villas have a sleek, minimalist look and come with free Wi-Fi, minibars, and balconies or terraces. Some have sea views and private or semi-private swimming pools. The hotel also has a cocktail bar with an outdoor terrace and sea views; a free breakfast buffet is served and there's a Thai and Italian restaurant for lunch and dinner, though food gets mixed reviews. Baan Talay Resort, just next door, has similar rates, but the Samui Resotel is a bit more stylish and offers a fitness center plus a swim-up bar with its outdoor pool.
Samui Resotel Beach Resort is a contemporary upscale resort at the quieter southern end of Chaweng Beach, a five-minute drive from the town's main nightlife area. The 79 rooms and villas have a sleek, minimalist look and come with free Wi-Fi, minibars, and balconies or terraces. Some have sea views and private or semi-private swimming pools. The hotel also has a cocktail bar with an outdoor terrace and sea views; a free breakfast buffet is served and there's a Thai and Italian restaurant for lunch and dinner, though food gets mixed reviews. Baan Talay Resort, just next door, has similar rates, but the Samui Resotel is a bit more stylish and offers a fitness center plus a swim-up bar with its outdoor pool.
Iyara Beach Hotel & Plaza is a three-and-a-half-pearl beachfront property at the northern end of Chaweng, a 10-minute walk to the town's party action. The 78 rooms are relaxed and pleasant, with traditional Thai details blended with simple modern decor. Some offer exceptional sea views, while others overlook the Iyara shopping plaza. Amenities range from a spacious outdoor pool to an open-air restaurant right by the water. There’s also a more casual cafe with a bakery menu. A small menu of massage treatments is available, too. Travelers who want a little more traditional character closer to the center of town could check out Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, though it will be a bit noisier and more expensive.
Iyara Beach Hotel & Plaza is a three-and-a-half-pearl beachfront property at the northern end of Chaweng, a 10-minute walk to the town's party action. The 78 rooms are relaxed and pleasant, with traditional Thai details blended with simple modern decor. Some offer exceptional sea views, while others overlook the Iyara shopping plaza. Amenities range from a spacious outdoor pool to an open-air restaurant right by the water. There’s also a more casual cafe with a bakery menu. A small menu of massage treatments is available, too. Travelers who want a little more traditional character closer to the center of town could check out Chaweng Garden Beach Resort, though it will be a bit noisier and more expensive.
Papillon Resort is a small, mid-range property located at the northern end of Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui's east shore. It's a five- to 10-minute drive from the airport, and sits at the bottom of a hill outside town -- the restaurants and bars of Chaweng are not within walking distance. Rooms consist of 23 bungalows decorated in the Lana-Thai style -- five face the water and 18 look out on a tropical garden. All have small outdoor terraces, and come with mini-fridges, TVs (mostly flat-screens), free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Bathrooms, while small, are beautifully tiled in stone. The Papillon sits above the water, which comes right up to the resort, so there is no beach here. There are two swimming pools, including a kids' pool, plus a whirlpool, and a small outdoor massage hut. The cafe-style restaurant serves French, Italian, and Thai cuisine. While the resort is not fancy, it's charming, and its prices are low for Chaweng -- the Papillon can be a nice place to chill.
Papillon Resort is a small, mid-range property located at the northern end of Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui's east shore. It's a five- to 10-minute drive from the airport, and sits at the bottom of a hill outside town -- the restaurants and bars of Chaweng are not within walking distance. Rooms consist of 23 bungalows decorated in the Lana-Thai style -- five face the water and 18 look out on a tropical garden. All have small outdoor terraces, and come with mini-fridges, TVs (mostly flat-screens), free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Bathrooms, while small, are beautifully tiled in stone. The Papillon sits above the water, which comes right up to the resort, so there is no beach here. There are two swimming pools, including a kids' pool, plus a whirlpool, and a small outdoor massage hut. The cafe-style restaurant serves French, Italian, and Thai cuisine. While the resort is not fancy, it's charming, and its prices are low for Chaweng -- the Papillon can be a nice place to chill.
Like other upscale resorts in the area, Nora Beach Resort and Spa offers a beachside retreat with the comforts of home. Named after a traditional southern Thailand dance, Nora keeps Thai tradition alive through atmosphere and architecture. Complete with a pool, business center, gym, and spa, there’s almost no need to leave the property -- but if you do, daily shuttles to and from Chawang Beach simplify things. Nature reigns supreme, as seen in the vast number of gardens, shrubbery, and ponds built into the design. Dark wood furniture, traditional framed artwork, and exotic plants add to the ambiance.
Like other upscale resorts in the area, Nora Beach Resort and Spa offers a beachside retreat with the comforts of home. Named after a traditional southern Thailand dance, Nora keeps Thai tradition alive through atmosphere and architecture. Complete with a pool, business center, gym, and spa, there’s almost no need to leave the property -- but if you do, daily shuttles to and from Chawang Beach simplify things. Nature reigns supreme, as seen in the vast number of gardens, shrubbery, and ponds built into the design. Dark wood furniture, traditional framed artwork, and exotic plants add to the ambiance.
Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui is a quiet upper-middle-range hotel, with a classic Thai aesthetic and sprawling tropical grounds. It's set along a scenic beach (that's not great for swimming) on the outskirts of downtown Chaweng, and a 10-minute drive from dining, shopping, and nightlife hotspots. A range of 124 private pool villas, wooden bungalows, and nice rooms are available. Rooms feature hardwood interiors, balconies, and ocean views (hillside rooms). Although, there are reports of maintenance issues and the hotel's steep hillside location means lots of climbing -- or buggy rides. Facilities include two swimming pools, a swim-up bar, a restaurant, two bars, a spa, a beachfront wedding gazebo, and a gym. As an alternative directly on Chaweng Beach, check rates at the Amari Koh Samui.
Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas Samui is a quiet upper-middle-range hotel, with a classic Thai aesthetic and sprawling tropical grounds. It's set along a scenic beach (that's not great for swimming) on the outskirts of downtown Chaweng, and a 10-minute drive from dining, shopping, and nightlife hotspots. A range of 124 private pool villas, wooden bungalows, and nice rooms are available. Rooms feature hardwood interiors, balconies, and ocean views (hillside rooms). Although, there are reports of maintenance issues and the hotel's steep hillside location means lots of climbing -- or buggy rides. Facilities include two swimming pools, a swim-up bar, a restaurant, two bars, a spa, a beachfront wedding gazebo, and a gym. As an alternative directly on Chaweng Beach, check rates at the Amari Koh Samui.
Many guests are drawn to the upscale Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi by the size of its 181 modern rooms -- especially the huge bathrooms with deep tubs and rainfall showers. At the north end of Chaweng Beach, the resort is split into hillside and beach-side sections intersected by a busy road. Breakfast is free and the hotel has three restaurants and two bars, plus there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. A spa is complemented by a modern fitness center, which is not a common feature at resorts in the area. Guests may want to compare rates with Nora Buri Resort & Spa, an upscale beachfront property that operates a free local shuttle, though rates there are higher.
Many guests are drawn to the upscale Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi by the size of its 181 modern rooms -- especially the huge bathrooms with deep tubs and rainfall showers. At the north end of Chaweng Beach, the resort is split into hillside and beach-side sections intersected by a busy road. Breakfast is free and the hotel has three restaurants and two bars, plus there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. A spa is complemented by a modern fitness center, which is not a common feature at resorts in the area. Guests may want to compare rates with Nora Buri Resort & Spa, an upscale beachfront property that operates a free local shuttle, though rates there are higher.
Banana Fan Sea Resort is an upper-middle-range beachfront property overlooking Chaweng Beach, a quick drive from the Samui Airport. The hotel offers 73 air-conditioned rooms, suites, and bungalows, all with contemporary Thai decor, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Some units have private plunge pools, but not all have balconies or terraces. The main infinity pool is gorgeous, with lovely ocean views, palm trees all around, and many loungers, and the beach offers additional seating under umbrellas. A wonderful Thai restaurant offers panoramic views of the ocean, free breakfast, and barbecue nights, plus massages are available on request. Travelers shopping around may also want to consider Buri Rasa Village, which features similar facilities plus its own spa.
Banana Fan Sea Resort is an upper-middle-range beachfront property overlooking Chaweng Beach, a quick drive from the Samui Airport. The hotel offers 73 air-conditioned rooms, suites, and bungalows, all with contemporary Thai decor, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Some units have private plunge pools, but not all have balconies or terraces. The main infinity pool is gorgeous, with lovely ocean views, palm trees all around, and many loungers, and the beach offers additional seating under umbrellas. A wonderful Thai restaurant offers panoramic views of the ocean, free breakfast, and barbecue nights, plus massages are available on request. Travelers shopping around may also want to consider Buri Rasa Village, which features similar facilities plus its own spa.
There are 162 guest rooms at this busy three-and-a-half-pearl property on beautiful Chaweng Beach, right in the middle of the bustling little town. The shops and raucous nightlife that the area is famous for are just a minute’s walk away, but the property itself is a fairly quiet retreat (providing travelers don't get a room near the road). The hotel has two beachfront restaurants, pretty gardens, a swimming pool, a gift shop selling local crafts, and free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Guest rooms are spacious and quite lovely, with charming traditional Thai decor plus flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Villas with private pools are also available. It's worth comparing with the nearby Samui Resotel and Spa, a quieter options with a swim-up bar and modern fitness center, though rates are higher.
There are 162 guest rooms at this busy three-and-a-half-pearl property on beautiful Chaweng Beach, right in the middle of the bustling little town. The shops and raucous nightlife that the area is famous for are just a minute’s walk away, but the property itself is a fairly quiet retreat (providing travelers don't get a room near the road). The hotel has two beachfront restaurants, pretty gardens, a swimming pool, a gift shop selling local crafts, and free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Guest rooms are spacious and quite lovely, with charming traditional Thai decor plus flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Villas with private pools are also available. It's worth comparing with the nearby Samui Resotel and Spa, a quieter options with a swim-up bar and modern fitness center, though rates are higher.