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

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

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

The restaurant is quite overpriced for what it delivers. One downside was that the sunbeds were not included and had to be paid for separately

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 mostly cold

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

Best location we saw after visiting at least 6 beaches. Hotel is not operating at capacity so it’s very quiet. I wish the beach bar was open but there are plenty just steps down the beach

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

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

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 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

The 2 pools offered variety and activity for the kids which meant that some days we didn't need to leave the resort

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, especially for relaxing after a day exploring the island

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.

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

They couldn't have been more generous with their help and guidance and even booked us a stunning restaurant and location for our family Xmas meal :-) The food at the resort itself was very excellent and varied, with both local and western options

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

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

The resort is very peaceful as it's far from the main beaches. Ao Thian is small, but beautiful with clear water. The shower was very hot and very powerful

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 night

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

The wifi throughout the resort was excellent: 300Mbps to 500Mbps. The food at the restaurant was mostly excellent (chicken burger was a let down, but all the Thai food I ate was excellent)

I spent the whole time on the beach. Just wished for at least more than one person for speaking simple enough. Signs became a source of speech which were a little hard

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

Probably the best place to stay in Koh Samet Saikaew Beach area. Only 1 minute walk from Saikaew beach or 5 minute walk from main food-pub-shopping street

Lovely larrissa resort . Just out the way ,but near enough for everything. Staff amazing ,friendly ,helpful . Room lovely,bed good . Shame no pool

There is a small private beach with a popular snorkeling spot nearby. The staff is very nice and took care of our requests and helped a lot. Location is in a quiet area that is a few minutes walk from the main street

Last minute trio for one night and, WOW! Beautiful little cove beach with easy access to snorkeling area. The owner is very nice and accommodating. Her cat is gorgeous 😻The rooms are spacious and appointed with basics

Before they made their home very clean and comfortable, but this time we go seem like long time not so new, have some location can take good pic. Don't forget bring your shampoo and shower gel

The front desk people are friendly, helpful, and very informative. even on the beach lounging areas. It's a great hotel for a very quiet getaway. without all the crowd and crazy noise on the main beach

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

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.

Everything is great, the hotel courtyard is very cozy. The breakfasts are delicious, including pancakes. Each room has its own terrace, which is cozy and pleasant. Daily cleaning, and beach towels are provided.

The hotel's main advantage is its location; everything is close by: shops, cafes, the beach. The hotel staff is very pleasant, everything feels homely, very friendly, we really liked it.

Super rooms, excellent location. The beach is nearby but crowded. If you want some solitude, rent a motorbike. The rooms are clean, and the bedding is clean

The grounds are super well-maintained; my daughter ran off to play there and wouldn't come back to the room. The area is enclosed and safe. There are many cafes, shops, 7/11s, etc

I stayed four nights in a Deluxe Bungalow. The cabin is spacious and comfortable. The only downside is the bathroom door, which is a bit awkward (it needs a door stopper)

Excellent place! The hostess is very hospitable. They also have bike rentals 👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you 🫶🏼 We will definitely come back again!