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Candlelight resort, Koh Samet end Sept

Hi all

Thinking of a 10 day trip to Koh Samet from end Sept-mid Oct before starting a year stay in Cambodia. Like the look of Candlelight Resort on Candlelight Beach, Koh Samet.

Have about 800 baht night for accomodation, which I know is bottom-end for Candlelight resort and will call them in the next few days to book but before I do, can anybody recommend anywhere else on Samet that:
- is on or close to beach, nice beach, not overcrowded
- Nice, clean, secure hut - not bothered about hot water or sporadic electricty, security a must as female travelling alone
- has good bar/restaurant
- isn't loud all night - am over the all night party/staying awake thing!

I could possibly go further from Bangkok (am well acquainted with Koh Phangan and Krabi / Koh Lanta but have a bit more luggage than usual so trying to keep travelling to a minimum). Also, what's the weather like on Samet at the mo?

Thanks in advance
S