Chaweng Noi Beach , Soi Panyadee school, Chaweng, Thailand | (618) 248-8274
Breathtaking panoramic ocean and jungle valley views
A multi-cuisine restaurant and bar perched along the cliffside; free breakfast
Stunning infinity pool is also cliffside
Rustic thatch roofed bungalows with mini-fridges and free Wi-Fi
Contemporary two-bedroom villa with a plunge pool, kitchen, and lounge
Jungle Lodge Rooms have unobstructed ocean views
Free return shuttles to Chaweng
Free Wi-Fi
Boutique clothing and souvenir shop
Steep and narrow roads to reach the hotel
Interiors are somewhat dated
Only a few rooms have ocean views; most rooms don't have air-conditioning
The restaurant is often packed with outside guests
Jungle Club is a hilltop retreat with a back-to-nature vibe and budget rates set along a lush jungle hillside with breathtaking ocean views. It's located a 20-minute drive from Chaweng's buzzing nightlife scene, along ultra steep roads with hairpin turns and sheer vertical drops. Room options include rustic semi open-air bungalows with thatched roofs and wooden interiors, plus an ultra modern two-bedroom villa compound with a private plunge pool, lounge, and kitchen. Jungle Lodge Rooms are perched along the cliffside and have the best views. Facilities include a small infinity swimming pool and a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar. The restaurant is often packed with outside guests, who come for the views and photo ops. As an alternative, Montra Hotel has more modern rooms and a gorgeous garden swimming pool.
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Scene
Sprawling tropical grounds, a rustic open-air restaurant, and breathtaking ocean views
Jungle Club is an intimate hilltop retreat with a back-to-nature vibe, featuring sprawling tropical grounds and a laid back ambience. The hotel's defining feature is its spectacular vantage point, with breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and jungle valley. The views attract plenty of outside guests and they can crowd the restaurant at times. The infinity swimming pool is reserved for in-house guests only. It's perched dramatically along the cliffside overlooking the view, with a serene tropical setting lined with manicured greenery and tall trees. The restaurant is housed in a circular building, and includes an indoor dining section and bar, plus a tiered wooden deck lined with fun beanbag seating. There are also private dining pavilions with low tables and floor cushions. The stylish and rustic space is constructed almost exclusively out of natural building materials and blends well into the natural surroundings.
Location
Located on a steep hillside with intimidating roads, around a 20-minute drive from Chaweng's nightlife
Jungle Club is perched along a steep hillside, and is fairly arduous to reach, at least without a dirt bike or four-wheel drive car. With cramped single-lane roads, sheer drops, and almost vertical hairpin turns that will keep even confident drivers on edge. The easiest option is to call the hotel and arrange a pickup. Or guests can park their motorbikes at the bottom of the hill and get a lift from there. Guests should note that most taxis won't drive up the hill.Chaweng, the island's main tourism and party hub, is located around a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The area has a wide range of nightclubs, beach clubs, cabaret shows, and local bars, plus plenty of dining and shopping options. Chaweng also features picturesque white-sand beaches and the island's largest shopping mall, Central Festival Samui. Lomprayah catamaran speedboats are one of the most reliable transfer options to Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and Surat Thani (mainland). Boats depart from the Maenam Pier, a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Guests should budget around 45 minutes for transfers to the Samui International Airport.
Rooms
Rustic thatch roofed bungalows, some with spectacular ocean views, and a contemporary two-bedroom pool villa
Jungle Club offers 19 different room types spread out along the grounds. Bungalows feature traditional Thai building styles and elements with a rustic look and natural materials utilized throughout like thatch roofs, hardwood trim and furniture, woven rattan accents, white stucco walls, gray polished concrete floors, and wooden decks. Most rooms have generous floor plans, plus balcony seating areas with lounge chairs and hammocks. Rooms are outfitted with king-size beds and canopy mosquito nets, sofa chairs, and wardrobes. Standard amenities include TVs and DVD players, wall fans, safes, mini-fridges, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and bottled water. Only the Jungle Private Pool Villa has air-conditioning. It also features a more contemporary aesthetics. The villa's large footprint includes two bedrooms, a plunge pool, a kitchen, and a comfy lounge. The two, dome-shaped Jungle Lodge Rooms have the best views on offer. They are built into the cliffside overlooking the ocean and feature large windows, plus wraparound decks. All other room types are set along the tropical grounds and have garden or partial ocean views. Bathrooms are clean and spacious, though a bit dated. Most don't include bathtubs but do have rainfall showers, sufficient counter space, hairdryers, and toiletries. Some have lovely partial open-air showers with greenery.
Features
A multi-cuisine restaurant and bar, free breakfast, a small outdoor pool, and free Chaweng shuttles
Jungle Club's biggest assets are the breathtaking ocean views and the tranquil tropical grounds. The swimming pool is perched dramatically along the cliff's edge overlooking the view and it features a gorgeous tropical setting and a handful of lounge chairs. Although, the pool can get crowded at times. The restaurant serves three meals a day, with a compact menu featuring Thai and French dishes. Breakfast is served a la carte and is included in room rates. A small boutique shop by the lobby sells locally made clothing and Thai handicrafts. Free return shuttles to Chaweng Beach operate twice daily and on-site parking is available. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
