Must-see hotels in Ko Samet

  • Ao Nuan Bungalows

    Ko Samet

    Samet's one remaining bohemian bay is tucked off the main road down a dirt track. Running down a jungle hillside to the sea, these cute wooden bungalows…

  • Viking Holidays Resort

    Ko Samet

    One of a line of casual bungalow complexes on this tranquil beach, Viking is well run and has pretty, compact, carpeted rooms decorated with strings of…

  • Paradee Resort

    Ko Samet

    Exclusive and offering the ultimate in privacy, this sleek resort near Ko Samet's southern end is one of the island's most luxurious. Golf carts hum about…

  • Tubtim Resort

    Ko Samet

    This long-running resort on Ao Phutsa (Ao Tub Tim) occupies a secluded stretch of sand and offers a wide range of timber cottages, from budget fan rooms…

  • La Lune Beach Resort

    Ko Samet

    This is the new face of Samet: stylish, chic resorts occupying beachfront space in place of cheap huts. The 40 rooms, all with stressed wood underfoot and…

  • Nimmanoradee Resort

    Ko Samet

    The southernmost resort on the island, Nimmanoradee offers tranquillity, plenty of space and cheerfully coloured octagonal bungalows. There's good…

  • Samed Pavilion Resort

    Ko Samet

    A step up from those around it, this handsome boutique resort has elegant, spacious rooms in an upstairs-downstairs configuration tightly set around a…

  • Vongdeuan Resort

    Ko Samet

    This sprawling resort with its garden-like setting occupies much of the southern part of Ao Wong Deuan. Popular with families and efficiently – almost…

  • Baan Minnie

    Ko Samet

    There are several options in these rows of terraced accommodation behind the main strip in Ko Samet's capital village. Rooms have firm, comfortable…

  • Ton Had Bungalow

    Ko Samet

    Simple bungalows decorated with seashells and offering both fan and air-con make for a peaceful sleep at this family-run spot at Ao Thian. It's located on…

  • Apaché

    Ko Samet

    Eclectic, quirky decorations and a cheerfully random colour scheme add character to this superchilled spot at the southern end of a tranquil strip…

  • Malibu Garden Resort

    Ko Samet

    With a village of clean, nondescript, pastel-shaded bungalow rooms and a tree-shaded garden, this spot isn't flash but opens onto the beach and gets bonus…

  • Silver Sand

    Ko Samet

    An ever-expanding empire, Silver Sand is a miniresort, complete with restaurant, shops and a lively LGBT-friendly bar and nightclub. It can feel a little…

  • Samet Ville Resort

    Ko Samet

    Spread over two bays – Ao Wai and Ao Hin Kleang – this leafy 4.5-hectare resort is secluded and soporific. The rooms, of which there are several types,…

  • Lima Coco Resort

    Ko Samet

    West coast Ao Prao has three upmarket resorts; Lima Coco is the most affordable of these, with compact whitewashed rooms in a variety of categories…

  • Mossman House

    Ko Samet

    This sound guesthouse has large, comfortable rooms along a shared veranda and leafy grounds. It's on the main street, just before the national park ticket…

  • Blue Sky

    Ko Samet

    A rare budget spot on Ao Wong Deuan, Blue Sky has beaten-up bungalows set on a rocky headland at the north end of the beach. It's run by a friendly couple…

  • Seahorse Resort

    Ko Samet

    Behind Nice & Easy beach restaurant, there are comfortable, modern bungalows of varying quality set around a garden and carp pool behind the beach. It's a…

  • Ban Thai Sang Thain

    Ko Samet

    Thai travellers stay in many of the pavilion-style rooms in this traditional, all-wood resort. Rooms are functional rather than fab. Few staff speak…

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