Ko Pha-Ngan
This neat and well-maintained hotel-style operation soaks up an ever-increasing influx of Hat Rin flashpackers. Staff are on the ball and welcoming, while…
Must-see hotels in Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Ko Samui
With a zen-like atmosphere, this beautifully landscaped resort of palms and frangipani is centrally located, well priced and on a good stretch of the busy…
Ko Pha-Ngan
By the river at the south end of leisurely Than Sadet, this lovely, secluded retreat elicits sedate smiles. Bungalows – some temptingly right on the edge…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This swish spot on a stunning stretch of sand is appealing, but prices are high. The most expensive options, such as the cliff villas and beachfront…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Quiet, clean and attractively laid out among the coconut trees, 14-bungalow Baan Manali is a convenient, relaxing and well-run choice with infinity pool…
Ko Tao
For those who really want to get away from it all. Stay in quaint, spartan bungalows, high upon the cliffs northeast of Ao Leuk Beach. The 'magic' is the…
Ko Tao
View Rock is precisely that: views and rocks; the hodgepodge of wooden huts, resembling a fishing village built into the steep crags, offer stunning views…
Ko Tao
‘Natural chic’ on the prettiest stretch of Mae Hat proper, right up against some boulder outcrops. You won't escape the noise of the pier and some villas…
Asia Blue - Beach Hostel Hacienda
Ko Pha-Ngan
With good-looking blue-and-white painted bungalows, rooms in two-storey blocks further down and beachfront air-con dorms, the Hacienda is a spruce and…
Ko Tao
This prime piece of quiet beachside property offers timber-framed villas and crinkled white adobe huts with woven roofs dotted along the boulder-strewn…
Ko Samui
The 2018 renovations have done wonders for the Tango, where a colourful, light lobby gives way to a string of bungalows arranged around a small pool…
Ko Tao
The bungalow and motel-style accommodation at Crystal is generally reserved for its divers, and prices drop significantly for those taking courses.
Ko Samui
Right in the middle of Hat Lamai, the traditionally decorated Samui Jasmine is great value. Go for the lower-priced rooms – most have excellent views of…
Ko Pha-Ngan
With dramatic ocean views from the infinity swimming pool, High Life has 25 bungalows of various shapes and sizes, on a palmed outcrop of granite soaring…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Run by Quentin (who owns the adjacent Belgian Beer Bar), these 17 bungalows have access to a fine strip of sunset-facing beach, around a fine pool. From…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Tucked away by the forest at the lovely southern end of Thong Nai Pan (and a long way from Full Moon Ko Pha-Ngan madness), Longtail offers backpackers…
Ko Pha-Ngan
An effortless air of seclusion settles over this quiet beach resort, and although the sea can be a bit swampy, there are hammocks galore and a fine pool…
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
A social spot that is more popular for the bar than the accommodation, set along a stunning stretch of Hat Nadan. The clean and modern concrete bungalows…
Ko Tao
Identified by its London Underground–style logo and decorated with Banksy murals and Tube-line stripes, this clean, central and friendly hostel has good…
Ko Samui
Safely tucked away from the throngs of tourists, this little haven nestled around a serene swimming pool and a few minutes' walk to the beach feels like…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This blend of bungalows and hotel-style accommodation looks like a tropical mirage on Hat Yao’s northern headland. There's a huge array of options, but we…
Ko Tao
This romantic boutique choice has nine private luxury villas nestled in leaf-clad hills with sweeping ocean views. Honeymooners will rejoice: a private…
Ko Pha-Ngan
The fresh-faced poolside bungalows are simple but the air-con dorms are great. The ambience of this popular backpacker hang-out, with a cool on-site bar…
Songkhla Province
This centrally located hotel is comfortable with large, clean rooms in the mid-range bracket. The service is great with a concierge who speaks English and…
Ko Samui
This Dutch-owned establishment has an excellent beach restaurant and bar. Fresh, well-equipped bungalows sit in the eponymous garden and around the pool…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This small 'room-only' boutique hotel (with spa) quietly towers over the low-lying form of Chalok Lam, with floor-to-ceiling windows commanding views of…
Ko Tao
With bargain prices, no-frills Spicytao is like your own supersocial country hang-out, hidden off the main drag in a rustic garden setting. Backpackers…
Hat Yai
Cleanliness, affordability and decent service with uncluttered, modern and functional rooms are the hallmarks of this hotel. The atmosphere and theme are…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This five-star luxury resort is a sweeping sand-side property with a smattering of semi-detached villas – many bedecked with private plunge pools. A savvy…
Songkhla Province
Well located and close to many of the sights including the Old Time Market, this good value hotel has an owner who knows the town well and speaks English…
Hat Yai
This clean, quiet Muslim-run hostel is conveniently close to the train station, has a very good restaurant on-site and can also arrange scooter rentals…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This friendly place in the extreme north of the island is one of the better of a string of family-run bungalows along the quiet eastern part of Chalok Lam…
Ko Pha-Ngan
For real remoteness and seclusion, it's hard to beat this place at the far western corner of Hat Khuat (Bottle Beach). Family-run Smile features an…
Ko Tao
Popular with long-termers seeking peace and quiet, these no-frills bungalows have killer views. Tao Thong straddles two tiny beaches on a craggy cape…
Ko Tao
Popular with families and set on the quiet Ao Tanote Beach away from the hustle and bustle, the Montalay's simple, little bungalows are spread through a…
Ko Tao
Rooms at this resort are split between ‘pool side’ and ‘paradise zone’ – all are well furnished, water-sports equipment is on offer, and there are several…
Ko Tao
Just north of the pier, this resort gives you all the commotion along with a pretty stretch of white sand – the main pool (of three) is filled with divers…
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
Talkoo has a range of beachfront bungalows in a garden by the sand and cheaper ones across the main road in a more dry, sparse area. All are in good shape…
Ko Tao
This friendly, two-storey cream-and-white hotel with verandahs and lined with decorative palms and plumeria has a colonial feel, a short walk north of the…
Ko Samui
At the quieter southern part of the beach, this small resort (with an equally small pool) isn't anything that special, but it's nicer than some of the…
