Where to stay with kids in Ko Samet

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

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

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

We stayed in a private bungalow right by the pool – swimming twice a day was pure bliss!

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

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

Beautiful beach , excellent service

Perhaps we were unlucky but our villa needed some renovations and, because BOTH the shower and bath are outside, you end up having no choice but showering with leaves, mosquitoes and spiders which is sub-optimal to say the least

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. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case

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

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

The breakfast is delicious, the grounds are well maintained, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing — exactly what you need for a perfect holiday. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back again

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

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

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

This is not the first time we have stayed in a hotel as a family. All good. Great beach. Thank you!

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

It was absolutely stunning, and if we could, we would have stayed for another week without hesitation. Breakfast would have been good if the food had been hot — unfortunately, everything was served cold

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

Breakfast was tasty, but the food was often lukewarm or cold since it’s not kept warm, especially if you arrive later

That said, the staff was always amazing, extremely kind, and very helpful throughout our stay

Since the three of us could comfortably share the king-sized bed, we declined and only paid for the child's breakfast, which was 200 baht per day

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

She pointed her finger at me and loudly demanded that I push the water bottle from the middle of the table to against the wall. Upon check-in, they asked for 500 baht per night for an extra bed for our 6-year-old

Thankfully, my English speaking skills are decent, and after a big argument, he ended up yelling that he was going to call the police. Overall, I still wouldn't recommend booking a hotel here

One evening, we also encountered teenagers on the beach who were indiscriminately bullying kids playing there. I never even saw something like this in Australia, yet it happened on Koh Samet

The pricing attracts a certain type of clientele, and since there are many very cheap hotels nearby, the beach attracts all sorts of tourists

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

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. 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

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

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

Thank you! Oh, and there's a small restaurant run by an old man to the north that's absolutely delicious! Try the Tom Yum Goong and Mama noodles! My husband and I, along with the Swedish couple at the next table, completely cleaned our plates

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

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

To the north, it's less crowded and beautifully scenic – I really love it here! Breakfast was also quite extensive, with several dishes you could select individually

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

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

Top choice in Koh Samed. Located on the beach with a very nice restaurant that also offers bbq during week ends!

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

The front desk staff handled the situation with great efficiency and professionalism. Overall, it was a wonderful stay

Avatara Resort, Koh Samed: A Family-Friendly Beach Getaway Rating: 4/5 stars Koh Samed perfectly captures that quintessential island tourist vibe, and Avatara Resort delivers a solid family-friendly beach experience right in the heart of it all

Situated directly by a beautiful stretch of shallow, crystal-blue waters, it offers safe and perfect conditions for family sea bathing

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

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

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!

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

Great rooms. Lovely staff. Near one of the nicest bays on Koh Samet, busy but chilled. Small pool. Only downside of the hotel is it's not a beach front, but would recommend staying there.

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

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

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.

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

Location was also perfect from us, we wanted to be a little bit further out from the town and harbour area, but still close enough to explore the rest of the island which we did

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

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

We booked the garden view bungalow and it was as expected regarding the fair price. Clean place, free water daily, had no issues. 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. It's actually more of a hideaway than a party resort and this is what we were looking for

Don't let the negative reviews spook you, the staff is really friendly and they organize tours and taxis for you if you like

Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner is understaffed, which means you need to wait long for your order to arrive

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 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

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)

Negatives: Breakfast was poor - everything was cold. The coffee, even the fried eggs. I skipped it on the second morning of my stay. The AC unit in the room was a little bit too loud

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

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.

Excellent, suitable for a family vacation. Breakfasts are very good and delicious. The location is 2 km from the city center.

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

The breakfasts were excellent, the place was quiet, the room was clean, overall I liked everything.

If you plan to spend time in calm and observe a bay from your balcony - that's a perfect place Great pool, Delicious breakfast. Even though they have a building for that

Great family hotel if you do not spend time at the beaches on the opposite side of island. Otherwise you need a transport to get there and back

second time with my husband here and is one of our favorite places in the world! beautiful hotel, great food and friendly staff. definitely recommend!

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

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 is beautiful, especially in the morning when you can watch the sunrise

They offer different kinds of eggs for free to order for breakfast. Coffee machine is decent coffee, not bad at all. The pool area was newly renovated and it’s super nice and chill

Good location, good service, clean, convenient and safe👍😍

1 star for service !!! The reason is 1. Bad service and bad facilities, the reception in evening bad service and bad communication, not help or try to help the guest 2

The staff provided good service (though a little more smiling would be nice!). The room itself was clean, but there were a few spots with cobwebs. For breakfast, there was a good variety of options, including fruit

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

The breakfast was satisfying, and the restaurant’s food was absolutely delicious, the kind you’ll think about long after your trip. A week there felt far too short—I could have stayed forever

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 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

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

One thing they can do to level this resort up, is to build a pool in one of the terrace area. That definitly will give this resort a five star

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

The hotel is just opposite the pier, close to 711, and there is a place to rent motorcycles nearby. The location is very good and the price-performance ratio is very high. I will stay here again next time.

We got trouble with air condition which hotel staff help us to fix immediately. good location and service reasonable price

The Most Beautiful Relaxing &Very clean Hotel in Thailand.i like to stay there every time i go to Koh Samet !

I highly recommend it. The room is very clean. The owner is very friendly. It is also close to the pier.

Excellent hotel, very clean and tidy. Thank you for your hospitality.

We liked everything about this hotel, we recommend it. We liked everything about this hotel, we recommend it

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.

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

It's perfect for a family vacation where you truly want to relax. There's not much traffic passing by, so it's incredibly quiet

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

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 decor is Provence style! We stayed with two adults and two 12-year-old children in a family bungalow, which has three double beds – perfect! There's a safe, glasses, water, shower gel and shampoo, cotton swabs and shower caps, a refrigerator, and two towels per person

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.

The breakfast is delicious – eggs, sausages, salami, a hot dish like noodles or pasta, pancakes, vegetables, toast, fruit (pineapple, watermelon). It's close to the pier and the beach

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

Good stay . Bungalows pretty but dated . Plenty of restaurants and bars and fab location straight into the beach.

A very pleasant beachfront resort, featuring a cozy courtyard and a nice cafe. A great bonus was the option to work in the cafe late at night, as there was a table with a power outlet nearby

Close to the beach, good restaurants and helpful staff

The staff were also very friendly

For those who want to watch TV, despite the phenomenal natural surroundings, please note that the only available channels are Thai. There's a small supermarket, right on the resort, that has everything you need

The accommodation was generally decent. The staff were exceptionally friendly and very engaging. My only complaint was the presence of too many flies while dining.