Hotels in Samet Island

Regular guest here. The hotel itself is nice but service is different. It tends to be some staff members differentiate the guests depending from which country they are. If you’re European looking, 100% you’ll get a perfect service, otherwise you’ll be not so lucky or even can face rudeness and unwillingness to help. So sad that the hotel policy is so frustrating and undeveloped.

The second time I booked a premier room for 2 nights in the Sai Kaew Resort. You get into the hotel and just feel well. It's modern, clean, quiet. Good breakfast (please offer bananas and nutella in future).

The whole travel to and from the island via the ferry and cars where your luggage is delivered to your room was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent. Our only small quibble was the lack of sunloungers, though we appreciate the high occupancy whilst we were there. Nice room, some small plumbing issues though. I guess island amenities! Overall an excellent...

Everything about this hotel is just great

I've stayed at this hotel three times. The first two times, I stayed in the Premier area. Last time, while walking around the hotel, I saw that the bungalows had great views, so this time I decided to stay in one. I specifically asked a Ctrip specialist to help communicate my preferred bungalow location, and the hotel said they would try their best to accommodate. When I arrived, the location they...

The room had too many bugs and ants. I was so itchy all over with bumps and red spots! I've never experienced this on any other Thai island before! There were just too many insects! Now I'm a bit sensitive and fearful of beachfront hotels.

A great beach with clean and well kept facilities. Service is polite and professional. Location perfect for people looking for privacy. Private boat transfer ++

Amazing resort on a private beach , service very attentive … food good and not overpriced

Beautiful beach , excellent service

What a beautiful place. Bar with outside seating is perfect gor seeing besutiful Samed sunset. Drink are great. I had the Bird of Paradise.

Decent hotel with beautiful beach but needs more attention to details to become the 5-stars resort it is pretending to be. We mentioned on our booking we were vegan yet every… single… meal… was a battle having to explain that we don’t eat animal products. A 5-stars hotel with about 10 occupied rooms should know the bare minimum about their guests in order to make them feel like they are in good hands...

The beach of this hotel is fabulous with crystal clear waters. The hotel was being renovated when we arrived, so there were lots of work people and noise - we were only told of this after we had booked our room - it was advised in the confirmation email - no information beforehand. There was a lot of noise and typically they were working on the beach whilst we were there which is the best part of this...

The hotel is amazing, the location is great. Loved it!

It was good.  Located near many things.

I had a wonderful time, great breakfast! Location is perfect!!!

Second line from the beach, communal pool and dining areas are stuffed with people, light in some rooms is not good, they open onto internal passageways so people walking by regularly doesn’t make it very peaceful. Good to use as a beach base and exploring other places nearby.

I love Pavillion resort at Ao Phai beach in Samed. Great breakfast, friendly staff, nice pool. The only downside was I found it difficult to get the shower at a good temperature, either too hot or too cold. Despite this, I would visit again!

We paid premium price for this hotel as we were quite last minute. It’s not even a 3 star hotel. It’s old and moldy. Service was poor. Cleanliness not up to standard for what we paid. They do have a pool and they are located close to center. But all in all don’t expect too much.

Good place nice staff great services. The location are very hood.

Incredible resort. Spacious and clean rooms. Excellent service. Comfy sunbeds right on the beach. Included ferry from mainland. Right side of the island for sunsets. Only negative is that this side of the island is owned mostly by the same resort chain so the options for variation in food is limited so would not recommending spending more than 3-4 days.

Wonderful stay at Ao Prao Resort A very cozy hotel with an excellent location right on a beautiful beach with white sand and crystal-clear water. The rooms are comfortable, clean and quiet — perfect for relaxing after a day in the sun and by the sea. The staff is friendly and attentive, always ready to help. The breakfast is delicious, the grounds are well maintained, and the atmosphere is calm and...

We loved our stay . Had a few request for breakfast and the staff made a plan to accommodate us. Really appreciated that so thank you guys . The resort is at the end of the road which gives you 90% privacy / motor bikes aren’t allowed and day guests drift in and out . If you want to walk to the nearest little cove it will take you about 20 min , otherwise you can catch a “ taxi” which will cost you...

Amazing place and people and also the resort was excellent too with all staff

Stayed here for 3 nights with my daughter. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Room was spacious, clean and had a great view of the water. Seafood and breakfast buffet were good. We went on a private 3 hr snorkelling trip which was fantastic!! Went early in the morning and had snorkelling sites to ourselves. The water was crystal clear at Ao Prao and enjoyed the daily craft and beachside massage. Overall...

We had a bad experience in Koh Samet before arriving at Samed Ville Resort, so this stay really changed our perspective. To be completely honest, this might be the best beach on the island. We were lucky with our chalet, located right on the cliff — probably one of the newest ones, as the stairs leading to it were still unfinished. As for the view, I’m honestly lost for words. It was absolutely stunning...

Overall, the stay was okay – you get what you pay for. The bungalow-on-the-beach concept is really nice, but these bungalows could use more investment and better maintenance. Ours (No. 7) was not very clean and there was a constant unpleasant smell, similar to urine. It would also be good to have basic items like a teaspoon, especially since there is a kettle and coffee cups provided. On the positive...

A beatiful beach. Probably the best on the island. White sand and shade under the trees. The accomodation is an eclectic mix of aging bungalows, a large accomodation block and some very modern chalets. The place is maintained and cleaned by friendly staff. There is a well maintained swimming pool, however no sun shades or sun beds. The breakfast is minimal though with a small selection of food and...

Friends, hello everyone, my wife and I vacationed in mid-March, we really liked everything, friendly staff, nice beach, clean Coastline, few tourists, location of 10 9, there is nothing nearby, not even a store, you need to either go on bikes or, well, tuk-tuk, we really liked the sea! We were in the villa for 10 days, experienced different weather and time of day) a place of indescribable beauty!

A very good hotel in a stunningly beautiful location. Quiet beach, not many people, cozy houses, friendly staff. One of the nuances is that the cuisine is not the strongest when compared with other places on the island. There is a shop with everything you need.

The beach is right at the door of the room, the most cost-effective hotel on the island

This is our go-to accommodation whenever we visit Samet. It's shady and the staff are lovely and attentive. It's a shame that the room was only available for five days; I wish I could have stayed for ten. We'll definitely be back next time!

The hotel is clean, and the rooms are spacious. The pool is also large and well-maintained. It's not far from the pier and has good cafes and restaurants nearby.

Excellent! It's close to the beach and has a swimming pool for the kids. Getting there was easy, and the breakfast was varied and delicious. The accommodation was peaceful, but the air conditioning in the room was very noisy because it's old. Everything else was great, and the service was good too. It's perfect for a family vacation where you truly want to relax. There's not much traffic passing by...

Very nice resort to chill in Koh Samet! We really enjoyed the free breakfast :) serving was big and food was good 👍🏻 friendly staff too!

From the moment I checked in, I felt very welcomed by the front desk team, especially Khun Janphen. She was attentive, detail-oriented, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The room and facilities were very clean and well-kept. After 7 p.m., they also hosted an outdoor movie, which was such a nice touch. I really enjoyed my stay here and will definitely come back again.

The service was excellent, and the accommodation was spotless. The natural scenery was breathtaking, offering fantastic photo opportunities. They also have a lovely swimming pool, and the food was delicious! 🤍

The taxi from the pier cost 250 baht. The beach right in front of the hotel is fantastic, and the male attendant who manages the towels was really good – he's the reason I gave the last 100 baht as a tip. His enthusiasm also led us to book a night squid fishing trip for 9 people. However, all the staff here seem to have two different attitudes: one for Western guests and another for Chinese guests...

Everything was ok, except low amount of beach chairs and poor and repeatedly same breakfasts... and miriads of mosquitos, what is of course not hotel fail...

Although the room was clean and the environment good the level of service left a lot to be desired. Upon arrival we were told that check in was ,2pm and the room was not ready, fair but was not contacted when the room was ready so booked in at 2pm. Decided to eat at the resort restaurant - not a good decision, ordered a pizza and can honestly say it was the worst pizza I have ever had, my partner ...

Had a very nice stay at Vongdeuan resort, there restaurant & fired show in evening along the beach

One of the nicest resorts on the island with the nicest staff attending to us. The rooms are more than adequate for our needs and the food in the restaurant delicious! The beach is quiet and not as busy as other places on the island hence the reason why I will be going back there!

We go back to this hotel many times. Stuff are very friendly. Service is good. Beach Villa is good location.

I stayed in a standalone Thai-style bungalow, which was really nice, but the birds outside started chirping at 5 AM and it was a bit noisy. Every evening there were beach fire dance shows. The hotel restaurant is right by the beach, so you can sit there all day with a beer or coffee. The only downside is that the breakfast is pretty mediocre, haha.

The room was very small and full of mosquitoes. Seriously, it was tiny. The conditions were pretty mediocre overall, but the location was great, making it suitable for families traveling with children.

The hotel is lovely, and the traditional wooden bungalow is perfect for a solo traveler, what was not great is the constant music till 10 at night, if you are looking for peace and quiet this is not the place to stay. Starting at 5 you have the saxophone player, followed by a one man band, then the fire show, and then the one man’s band again till 10- to 10.30. It repeats the same format every night...

The hotel was pretty good. I particularly liked the beach and the breakfast area.

Really great place beside sai kae beach. It also has fire show at night….. really worth one🫶🏻

### Review of Samed Grandview Resort We recently stayed at Samed Grandview Resort and had a wonderful experience overall. The resort's location is stunning, with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere that made our stay enjoyable. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring all our needs were met. However, we felt that the beach entertainment could use some improvement. While the idea of music...

Facilities: The room was a bit small. Cleanliness: Clean. Environment: The hotel's private beach was very clean, and the seawater was clear. There were fireworks displays every night. Service: The service was pretty good. Recommendation: It's more convenient to rent a motorcycle on the island.

Good to have private beach but it’s too wavy. Breakfast was provided but not a wide variety of foods. Room was clean and hotel location is good and quiet. It is just not in the city centre so need to take the tuk tuk taxi.

A really great hotel! Just rent a scooter to get around. It has its own private beach and a good-sized area with a pier. Definitely worth a return visit.

Nice and quiet place. But note that some time will have electric power failure

Everything was good, the staff is friendly, delicious food, fire show was amazing. I enjoyed my vacation)

Great location. You have your own private beach for yourself.

Lovely quiet spot at the end of the beach, staff were helpful and friendly, the cottages were large, spacious and clean. Breakfast was good, not masses of choice but enough.

Location is amazing! Beach is beautiful! Room is quite old and pool view room has no privacy at all. Bathroom was not so fresh. Selection of food for breakfast is suitable for 3 star hotel. Restraint is very tasty food! Recommend to have a lunch. Found hotel Manager is not very friendly. Stuff is okay, but won’t say that very welcoming people.

This is the hotel to pick for experiencing relaxation at Koh Samet. We initially wanted to stay one night, but ended up staying three at The C Samet. Chris was a very attentive host.

Fantastic location. Best location we saw after visiting at least 6 beaches. Has its own quiet stretch. Hotel is not operating at capacity so it’s very quiet. Food was very good. I wish the beach bar was open but there are plenty just steps down the beach. You can also walk through little paths to many other beaches. The staff really made the trip for us. So kind and friendly and helpful. Above and...

The hotel left me with mixed feelings. It's in a beautiful and picturesque location, but the villas leave a lot to be desired.

Another fantastic stay at c samet. We love the hotel position with beautiful view from the room and beaxh that is most quiet. People are very nice there too, hope to stay again soon Traveled as a family with a kid. The beach also provides great restaurant and coffee spots options

The hotel is at the BEST location im telling you. Just into the beach and the one and only walkingstreet (literally the only one on Koh Samed). Staff is nothing special, got 1 goodmorning on a 10 day visit. 6 people sitting around the resturant area and nobody cares to help you. Not fresh or good on any ways but good for the price if u dont wanna spend so much time at the hotel.

The location is right opposite to beach with their restaurant in between. Rooms are like nice and clean but the orientation is like a dormitory with walls between the rooms and glass partition n door at room entrance. So if someone is looking for beach side location is great but for families looking for more amenities and common areas in the hotel then it does disappoint. The evening is pleasant with...

Old rooms, They just put cups on top of the fridge, should atleast on a plate. Wifi is too weak

Nice hotel right on the beach . Free deck chairs . Great nightly fire show  Nice restaurant with amazing food, awesome cocktails and friendly staff Room average , clean but had a terrible intermittent drain smell

Everything great. Two small caveats that don't merit a star deduction. One, the AC smelled bad for about one day. After that, it was fine. Second, in high season, the beach chairs are really crowded closely together. Not a big deal, just wanted to mention it. Recommended.

My review is for the boat tour. Boat 999. Excellent professional crew. Very friendly and personable. Really enjoyed my day snorkeling! Highly recommended 👍

This is a good low budget option to experience island life, but not that low budget £60 per night ( January 2026) We are very familiar with island life in Thailand and appreciate that some things just don’t work as well. The location of Malibu Samed Resort is gorgeous, it’s more or less situated on the beach of the small quaint Wong Duean Bay. There are several beach restaurants available, the vibe...

Good resort, clean and comfortable rooms. Not so new. Simple breakfast.

Friendly staff, ok rooms: looks like just painted. Beds were comfortable enough. Worth for the money we paid.

It’s good and clean. Pretty far from saikeaw beach but it’s clean. The room is good and the swimming pool is amazing

Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful resort, near Beach and restaurants. Everything is clean. I love the breakfast. I will visit this resort more often in the future.

The resort room has everything you need. The bed comfortable and the breakfast choice extensive. I really enjoyed the coffee. The pool is also good and nice to cool down. Staff helped me to the bus with my luggage.

It could have been better, but overall it’s ok. Nice breakfast.

Very beautiful hotel and good service , only problem no lift for upper floors , good breakfast and on the beach .

Pros: 1. Location is ideal ( walking distance between two beach ) and right by the beach 2. Room is big and toilet is spacious with a wardrobe  3. Big smart TV Cons:  1. Hotel is up the hill and it is very steep. It is a 3 storey buildings (our room is all the way up the top). Had to "hike up" the hills and then the stairs. ( each trip is a cardio ) Not ideal to commute back and forth from the room...

The room is spacious, and the surroundings outside are also quite nice.

Good food and drinks Great location Friendly staff Rooms need deep cleaning but are cleaned daily

Super hotel! Breakfast on the beach- amazing! Good location, good food, super service!

This was our family's first ever Xmas abroad and Pandora made it the best Xmas ever! The rooms were spacious and perfect for our family of 5 (2 Adults, 3 kids aged 10, 8 and 4 and would be cleaned, with fresh towels provided, whenever we asked, daily if needed. The 2 pools offered variety and activity for the kids which meant that some days we didn't need to leave the resort. The staff were very...

I would like to sincerely thank Zane for his incredible hospitality. This is without a doubt the best hotel in Koh Samet in terms of value for money. I stay here every time I visit the island, and I would not choose anywhere else. The staff is extremely, extremely kind and welcoming — there is absolutely nothing to complain about. Everything is always perfect. Highly recommended, and I will definitely...

Great resort, tucked out of the way but within easy reach to restaurants & bars. Stunning beaches a few hundred metres away staff are super friendly & helpful. Rooms need a little tlc.

We’ve stayed at Pandora on Koh Samet several times now, and it never disappoints. I’ve been here with my children when they come to visit me in Thailand, and then again in November with my auntie and uncle — every visit has been wonderful. The service is outstanding, the staff are always friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. The food is very good, with plenty of choice, and the pools are great,...

Suitable for relaxing, quiet, playing in the water in the resort. And you can call a car to go to the nearby beach. Overall, it's a great place to relax.

Undoubtedly, one of the best place and best resort. Staffs are very friendly. The island is ver very quiet and peaceful. If you are looking for a pure relaxation and picturesque environment then the place is perfect for you. However, we enjoyed our stay. Love the resort.

Beautiful hotel, room was clean, we had an unfortunate experience at breakfast. The wait staff lost our order and made us wait for an hour and were unprofessional in handling the matter. The manager Sunny was very professional and apologetic and did everything possible to make amends which eased our frustrations.

It is a hotel with a good atmosphere on Koh Samet.The rooms are clean and look good!But the location of the hotel is far from the beach, need to walk about 700M to reach the public beach.

Nice place, the pool behind the room is clean. The room is not very big, the price is middle, the design is beautiful, strange, make the best use of the space. There is a liquor bar in the pool, chic, a lot of photography corner Deducted points for breakfast, no more, no food No seafood Can play in the back of the room Don't have to look at my swimsuit I'll eat dinner, it's not delicious.

One of the nicest place to stay in this island. Absolutely great value for the money.

The hotel is one of the best hotels on the island. Clean and welcoming. Food and good taste are my first choice. But the room has a fine recommendation.

Close to the beach, excellent service, and we were very happy with the room they assigned us.

This hotel isn't bad, it's stylishly designed, and the room is clean and tidy. The only downside is that there's no real beach directly attached to the hotel, and the access is from the sea side. There are no sun loungers, just tables on the sand. When it's high tide, the water comes right up to the hotel entrance, and when it's low tide in the evenings, it recedes about 200 meters, creating space...

This hotel gave me a very mixed impression. It's located right on the beach, and the only access is from the beach itself. You'll have to carry your luggage across the sand (though the hotel does have porters if you ask at the front desk). We didn't know this when we checked in, as this detail wasn't in the hotel description. We arrived in the evening and had to drag a huge suitcase 15 meters across...

The hotel itself and its location are very good. However, I must honestly say I would have liked a bit more friendliness from the staff. Especially at breakfast, the ladies were more occupied with their phones than with what they were actually there for. The catering is appropriate for the hotel's category; there's nothing to complain about there.

La Lune on Koh Samet... it was alright, but nothing to rave about. When we entered the room, it wasn't cleaned well – there was sand on the floor and even in the bed, which made sleeping quite uncomfortable. The pool, however, was really good, but room service barely worked, and breakfast was just so-so. The beach, though, was absolutely beautiful, with plenty of space and sun loungers, so that made...

I have nothing to compare it to, as I haven't vacationed on the island before. But overall, it was fine. The bed was insect-free. It's located right next to the beach. No sun loungers, just chairs.

We stayed here three nights. Rooms: The wooden style villa looks similar to as described. However there were little ants in our appartment and the balcony was especially disappointing. Couldn't relax outside as the couch was full of ants, holes, dirt and in general quite disgusting. Inside also some stains on my bed (cushions and bed). Service: We asked what it would cost to stay one more night,...

We've had a good time here. Spent five nights in total. We booked the garden view bungalow and it was as expected regarding the fair price. Clean place, free water daily, had no issues. Breakfast is fine too. There's plenty of stuff to choose from, including freshly made egg varieties and such. It's located at one of the best beaches on the island and there's no noise from bars like on other beaches...

Mixed one, definatley the dissapointment of our trip but not a bad hotel per se. The location is a bit painful but the beach is probably one of the best, if not the best on the island as the water is clear as there is little water traffic and it has a long shallow slope with no rocks. The room was a dissapointment I did think that for the price it would be bigger and I had opted for the pool option...

Good and nice resort. Great to stay for 2-3 days. Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner is understaffed, which means you need to wait long for your order to arrive. During our 3 days stay the white wine was dold out and on the last day no more beach towels available as they were all at laundry service. Apart from this it was OK to stay

Very awesome place, the beach is great with clear water, breakfast buffet was filling and delicious. Restaurant in the evening was first class and not crazy prices albeit more expensive than the town on the island. The staff are excellent, very friendly and polite always smiling 😁😁😁. The rooms are fair, comfortable and clean. I had a TV which had YT but I know some rooms don't have smart TV. My big...

We stayed for 5 days in September. The weather was lovely and sunny, with occasional rain at night. The tides were quite noticeable: low in the morning, high in the evening. The beach itself was partially rocky, but past the pier, it was sandy. We had booked a family room with two beds, so we were very grateful when they upgraded us to two separate, adjoining rooms in one bungalow. Our room was well...

Love their service, so accommodating and nice! We had some issues with our luggage and transport, they helped us in any way possible. The room & view was so pretty too! Breakfast was okay for muslims

Overall, I'm very satisfied! After arriving by bus, we walked about 600m to the pier reception, then took a slow boat to the hotel's pier. Baan is the closest of the four hotels to the pier (as shown in the last picture), which was a huge relief! It's just a 1-minute walk, saving us the hassle of getting a tuk-tuk. The hotel isn't luxurious, but it's quiet and elegant. I especially loved the tree...

Small quite hotel. Staffs are nice and friendly. Short walking distance to the center.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay! This hotel is a gem—it’s spotless and incredibly well-maintained. The feeling of cleanliness made us instantly comfortable. But the real highlight is the location and the view! Being so close to the beach was perfect, and our room offered truly beautiful, breathtaking views of the coast. On top of everything, the food was delicious and high-quality. Highly recommend...

Great trip , transportation included was nice , lots of green trees and flowers very beautiful

Beautiful hotel in a very quiet part of the island. Loved the buffet breakfast, nice selection of western and Thai foods. The room was modern, and exceptionally clean. Very restful stay! A few things that we didn’t love the rooms aren’t super sound proofed and we were woken up to the neighbors shutting doors. Location is a bit far if you don’t rent a motorbike. Overall, would stay again!

What a gem of a place we found. Delicious food and great bar service. Excellent musical entertainment in the evenings. And a superb professional fire show. If you appreciate musicianship, then pop along for dinner and drinks and enjoy the live music from 7.30pm. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommend this wonderful place in a beautiful location.

Most of the bad reviews here are from people who didn't do their due diligence. This resort has a mixture of extremely old rooms, and extremely new rooms - it's up to you to know what you're booking. I stayed in the Ocean Front Jacuzzi room, which is one of their new ones. The views are amazing, and its balcony is in the perfect position to enjoy the live music and fire show that starts at 19:30 every...

The resort’s location is undeniably stunning — being right on the beach with such a beautiful, calming view was the highlight of our stay. That part, we genuinely enjoyed. However, everything beyond the view fell short, especially for the price they charge. We booked the Jacuzzi Suite Ocean Front expecting a spacious, premium room, but the suite was extremely compact and didn’t resemble a suite in...

Exceptional stay! The food was delicious and full of rich flavors. The fire show was unforgettable. My room was cozy and clean, and the bed was so comfortable that I slept deep and uninterrupted all night. A perfect mix of great entertainment, amazing food, and total relaxation. Highly recommended!

Good nice place that has a lovely handsome black lab? And a white pup. Well the drink/ cocktail was delicious... Pizza was alright. Kinda like a biscuit crust hawaiian pizza .. But good enuff for my tummy.

Very beautiful restaurant here great foods and good test.

Nestled between two beaches, both within walking distance. The Deluxe Room had very few amenities, but offered sea views from the window. The Luxury Room, however, was a whole building facing the sea, with significantly upgraded facilities – perfect for watching the sunrise. Overall, it's a compact resort with a beautiful pool. Breakfast options were a bit limited, and the water pressure in the bathroom...

Beautiful resort with an extremely friendly reception – I even received a special price. The rooms are lovely, very clean, stylish, and super comfortable. The breakfast buffet is very good, and you can also order different freshly prepared egg dishes directly from the kitchen – all included. The restaurant offers a fantastic view of the sea and the beach. The food is very fresh, delicious, and reasonably...

I stayed one night at Vimarn Samed Resort and really loved it! The place is modern, cozy, and peaceful — my Garden View bungalow (Room V3) was clean, comfortable, and even had a partial sea view from the balcony, perfect for reading or relaxing. The breakfast was delicious with many choices, and the food at the hotel’s V Café was amazing — I’m still thinking about those Thai dishes! The pool area...

We had lovely two nights stay here at room v6, enough space for two ppl and room is clean no bugs. Resort is not 24 hours service but we didn’t have any issues. Walking distance to the white sand beach, about 1 min from resort reception. They also have good coffee and food here right at the resort with beautiful views! Breakfast was buffet and good verity of choices. They offer different kinds of eggs...

Honestly, I’ve traveled to so many places, but this one is the best so far overall. Koh Samed and Vimarn Samed Resort really went beyond my expectations. The food here is super tasty and the prices are very reasonable. All the staff are well-trained, polite, and really friendly. If you’re looking for a place to just relax, this is the perfect spot. The hotel is right on the beach, and the sea is...

While it's a little removed from the main town, the views were absolutely beautiful, and it was such a comfortable and relaxing place. Our entire family was thoroughly delighted.