Hotels on first line in Ko Samet

Moved to the Premier Deluxe zone, much more comfortable and with a partial view of the sea. Service was exceptional (as usually is in good level hotels in Thailand). Very nice breakfast with a lot of choices

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 stay

When I arrived, the location they gave me was indeed good, the second row from the sea. Let's talk about the pros: 1. **Price**: It's the cheapest among all room types

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

Everything about this hotel is just great

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 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 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.

The room and facilities were very clean and well-kept. , they also hosted an outdoor movie, which was such a nice touch. I really enjoyed my stay here and will definitely come back again

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 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

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

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

Rooms are clean a little dated but have air-conditioning fridge safe etc pool looks bigger in the photos than it is

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

Pool Villas are laid out nicely and very comfortable and spacious You rarely get an island hotel with both sunset and sunrise views and this one has them. Perfect luxurious weekend getaway from Bangkok

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

The beach amenities (kayak, paddle board) are free and available all day. The staff, whilst clueless about dietary restrictions, was lovely and helpful

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 hotel. The rooms were looking quite worn so I can understand the need for renovating

Decent hotel with beautiful beach but needs more attention to details to become the 5-stars resort it is pretending to be

Additionally, the private pool in our villa was stagnant and lacking chlorine which made it a mosquito heaven. Now to finish on positive notes, the beach was beautiful and well maintained

Comfy sunbeds right on the beach. Right side of the island for sunsets

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

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

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

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

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 200 Baht- or 250 Baht to the center , where you will find just past the tourists doctors on the left the best Thai food ever

Excellent place to stay with friends and family. Sea beach facing resort with wide variety of rooms and facilities. Good services and nice staff, food and ambience

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

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

However, we felt that the beach entertainment could use some improvement. While the idea of music on the beach is great, the selection and execution were somewhat lacking, making it a bit boring at times

The resort is on the big main beach where virtually 80% of all visitors stay. Beach is very nice but also very crowded

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

Beach is pristine, white sand, with swimming areas and is well protected by the natural topology of the island. The usual beach activities available with trips offered to nearby islands

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

The room is well-appointed, the hotel service is attentive, and the sea view from the hotel is unbeatable.

This is my fifth time vacationing in Thailand, and I've also traveled to the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, the Maldives, and Hamilton Island, but this is honestly the first time I've encountered a staff member so rude

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...

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

A nice hotel with very helpful staff. Choosing a seaside room on Trip was not clear, we ended up with a room further off the beach than I prefer. Staff moved us to a preferred room, without hassle

Location is amazing! Beach is beautiful! Room is quite old and pool view room has no privacy at all. Selection of food for breakfast is suitable for 3 star hotel

The staff are very accomodating and the service is excellent making our family feel like at home. It is located on a very beautiful beach with crystal clear water and a reef of the beach which you can snorkel

Our only issue was that the pool's PH level was way off and caused a bit of irritation for the boys and I could not, at all, open my eyes underwater. Hopefully this is a one-off event

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.

The staff are superb as is the location. The renovation of the swimming pool is a welcome lift to the resort. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again and can’t wait to go back

But the establishment's main quality is - it's people! Polite, unassuming and, most of all, very effective in resolving issues much before they could develop into outright problems! Peter acts as a guardian angel, always ready to listen and always prepared to act

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

Outside the room, there's a chocolate drink shop where you can grab a drink to enjoy on the beach

Being close to Christmas, the evenings here left a wonderful impression on me! The room was quite spacious, with an IKEA-esque style. There's an outdoor balcony, perfect for reading in the morning

It was very clean, the room had amazing view of the sea

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 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 the extension of restaurant on beach like all other resorts do on the beach

Both the cupboards in the wardrobe were broken and some light switches were also broken (not safe). Get the rooms on the 4th floor as better breeze. Overall it's still a good deal for right on the beach

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

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

The pool area was hardly used during our stay so a nice quiet retreat from the beach was available

There are several beach restaurants available, the vibe is chilled, without the drinking or ******** culture. Our welcome was warm, the staff were great and happy to help with our luggage

However the shower was an issue, obviously water is limited on the island and taking a hot shower was challenging but actually having a good supply of water either in the evening or morning was very hit and miss

There is a fridge which is always welcome, tea and coffee making facilities, which we always appreciate, as well as a safety deposit box & flat screen TV. The bed and pillow are comfortable but not sumptuous

Breakfast is of limited quality but there are a variety of options including cereal, hot food both western & Thai. Toast cereal and tea & coffee

Missed more often, it gets frustrating when you can’t have an adequate shower, that’s one of the reasons we move about frequently

We recently stayed at Samet Cabana Resort on Ao Wong Duean, and it was exactly the tropical escape we were looking for. We booked the Beach Cabana, and we cannot recommend it enough

The Room: Staying in the Beach Cabana meant waking up to the sound of the waves every morning. Stepping out onto the porch with a view of the ocean was the highlight of the trip

The room was clean, comfortable, and had that authentic island bungalow feel while still having modern amenities (the AC worked great!). Being just a few steps from the water made all the difference

The Location: Ao Wong Duean is a fantastic beach, it’s lively enough to have good restaurants and fire shows at night, but much more relaxed than the busy main pier area

Really quiet beach on Koh Samet so lots of relaxing and reading. Breakfast was good - lots on offer and the staff were amazing

Great place to stay with lots to see and enjoy. Great place to relax and enjoy some quiet time or go for a fun swim in the ocean. The staff was very friendly and helpful with everything.

We ate at both places he suggested; Reef at Tubtim bay and Super Seafood just around the corner. Nong Nan was friendly and Leo too as well as other staff. You need a motorbike to get there but that's all part of the fun

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.

Good swimming pools and a very short walk down to a nice beach

Undoubtedly, one of the best place and best resort. 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

On top of the Island far from the center recommend you guys to rent a motorbike but if you like to walk is also can in the night the weather is so good so chill, the resort is so quiet and private

The room quite ok for 2 people I like my room we stayed at A5 (nice view)😍 staff here are so friendly and nice

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

We saw that the price would have been 13'000 baht on Booking or Agoda. The service didn't feel very client oriented at the reception. Location: Location was great for us as it was directly by the beach we liked

It's located at one of the best beaches on the island and there's no noise from bars like on other beaches. It's actually more of a hideaway than a party resort and this is what we were looking for

The restaurant otherwise was good and I did feel a bit sorry for them as it was always empty as there are other restaurants along the beach for a fraction of the price so everyone seemed to go there

Price for value was very low for us as we paid nearly 20'000 baht for a night (we stayed during high season, december). Had we payed 5000 baht or less it would've been less bad

The room was a dissapointment I did think that for the price it would be bigger and I had opted for the pool option with a garden view

I had a really nice stay here. Great location on the beach and no bed bugs 😁👍staff all very nice and positive. Would recommend.

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

We arrived in the evening and had to drag a huge suitcase 15 meters across the sandy beach in sneakers, dodging people dining at tables

This hotel gave me a very mixed impression. It's located right on the beach, and the only access is from the beach itself

Near the hotel, there's a small shop, several restaurants along the beach, and bike rentals available. The reception can also call a tuk-tuk for you

Breakfast was good, beach is clean and hotel receptionist and staff are attentive

Simple and quiet hotel. The pool is fantastic!!!

Great resort with a great view. Nice swimming pool. Breakfast is ok, but better not come late. The location is very good if you like a quiet area.

Staff are fantastic and incredibly friendly. Lovely beach and pool.

It’s a nice hotel with private clean beach which I liked. Really quiet, great for people who are looking for some peace. Also not too far from everything especially if you ride a bike

I love the room. It's modest but on point. You can see the clear blue sky and the sea just from the window of the room. Definitely will be here again if I ever have the chance.

Great place for a family holiday! We had a bungalow on the beach, with its own terrace. The house has a small second floor, where a double bed fits. A good restaurant with a great view of the sea

Nestled between two beaches, both within walking distance. The Deluxe Room had very few amenities, but offered sea views from the window

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 so clear and beautiful

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 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

A pleasant, simple, and quite basic hotel. The room was very small, but the view was beautiful. The beach is close by, and the sea is wonderful. Beach sun loungers are an additional charge

First time staying on Koh Samet! I chose this place because of its great beachfront location. When I arrived, stepping out of the room, I was right on a beautiful beach

I honestly didn’t expect it to be this good. The resort is literally just steps away from the beach, with waves and sea breeze greeting you the moment you step outside

To be honest, I'd say it's pretty decent. The price is fair for the room, offering good value for money and no real complaints. The breakfast spread had a good variety. The hotel is located right by the beach

We stayed in a regular room this time, but next time I’m booking one of the beachfront rooms—imagine waking up, opening the door, and walking straight into the water for a morning swim

The room bad smell and small, the price is not value for service 3. The promotions that booked in trip and booked directly from hotel is not same promotion

The good thing in this hotel that is scenic view and near the beach only !!! If I go back, I will never stay this hotel again

A good budget hotel in the center of all the island action. Breakfasts are modest but edible, standard. The hotel is near the central beach, which is bustling and crowded, so we walked a little further

This is the second time I have been there and certainly not the last. The hotel can be easily reached by taxi, scooter or on foot. It is about 800 metres along the road. The beach is a good 3 minute walk away

Convenient location, clean room.

The restaurant service is very fast, the food is delicious; many guests from neighboring hotels ate there. All amenities are nearby, the sea is a three-minute walk away, and there's a 7-11 nearby

The Room is clean and the hot water is also working well, facilities in hotel are good and suitable for price Air-con was working well not noisy Staffs are friendly and supportive The room are upstairs with glass doors-sliding Cozy and nice to stay after enjoy all the beaches Recommend 👍🏻

Great place to stay , close to Sai Keaw Beach ( walkable) surrounded with 7-11, others Thai massages , downstairs is the restaurant so everything is in your reach

Hotel location - good beach 2. Walking distance from the pier - 15 minutes 3. Two complimentary bottles of water 5. Clothes drying rack on the balcony 7. Large, convenient refrigerator Cons: 1

No beach towels - we brought our own 2. Poor soundproofing: it felt as if the walls were just partitions

I stayed here for three nights in December 2025 and again in January 2026. The second time I stayed, there was no shelf in the room to put my belongings. The internet was good, and they cleaned every day

Wonderful hotel!!! Perfect for a few days' stay. It's clean, quiet, and every day they provide water, coffee, sugar, and toilet paper. The air conditioning works quietly

Saikeo Beach is a 3-minute walk away, and other beautiful beaches are within easy walking distance. The hotel doesn't have an elevator, which wasn't an issue for us even though we stayed on the 4th floor

This is a pretty great option for its value for money. It's quiet, clean, and very close to the beach. However, I couldn't get a good night's sleep because of the pillows