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Hidden away from the island's busier area and offering a private beach, Larissa Samed resort features comfortable rooms, a garden and free WiFi access.

It is a short stroll from Sai Kaew Beach, as well as various restaurants, bars and a 24-hour convenience store. The island's main pier is a 5-minute ride away.

In short, everything. The staff are all very kind and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location is great--peaceful and quiet, save for the obnoxious snorkel tour boats that tie up off the beach and blare extremely loud music for no reason, which is no fault of the property.

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8.9
Fabulous
528 reviews
Price from
MYR 277
per night

An island getaway awaits at Ao Cho Grand View Resort in Ko Samed, a 2-hour 30-minute drive from Bangkok. Surrounded by sand and sea, it offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

With warm lighting and cosy furnishings, rooms at Ao Cho Grand View feature a semi-outdoor bathroom and cable TV. A daybed provides comfort and views of the tropical scenery.

We had a beach-side bungalow and the morning views were amazing. The beach was beautiful with cristal clear water and white sand, good to swim the whole day. The restaurant was also good and it was nice to enjoy some good drinks on the beach ;-) The staff was very helpful and supported us also with the boat transfers and even called our taxi driver which we have organised on our own to make sure he waits at the correct location. The resort is also located very well- it is on a quiet beach, but next by you can find a local massage booth and some relaxing bars. On the other aide you can walk to the next beach (5 minutes) where you can find the classic Thai beach restaurants with fire shows every night. We really liked this mix.

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8
Very good
429 reviews
Price from
MYR 502
per night

Sai Kaew Beach Resort sits on the adjacent Pineapple and Sai Kaew beaches on Koh Samet. It offers 3 outdoor pools, 2 beachfront restaurants and a variety of water sports.

The resort is located within Khao Laem Ya National Park. It is a 2.5-hour drive from Bangkok or Rayong. Boat transfers are provided from Ao Prao Pier on the mainland or from Koh Samet.

The location, staff, and cleanliness were all excellent.

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8.5
Very good
435 reviews
Price from
MYR 722
per night

Boasting an outdoor pool and a lively pool bar, Stellars Samed Resort is set amidst tropical landscapes in Ko Samed. It is about 10 minutes walk from Haad Sai Kaew and 20 minutes from Silver Sand Pub. This resort offers cosy rooms with stylish furniture and décor. During the stay, guests have access to free WiFi.

i love it everything was perfect! the employees were all so kind. the owner was such a super host. she organized everything for us! i will always go back there again. regards from switzerland

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7.6
Good
293 reviews
Price from
MYR 206
per night

Samed Pavilion Resort is located in Koh Samet, just 40 metres from Ao Phai Beach. It features an outdoor pool with sundeck, as well as a restaurant and tour desk.

Featuring individual colour themes, rooms have large windows that provide natural light and garden or beach views. Each air-conditioned room comes with satellite TV and a fridge with minibar. It also has an electric kettle and complimentary coffee set. Private bathrooms have shower facilities.

A really cosy little resort with a small, but nice pool area. Short distance to beach and good restaurants.

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7.8
Good
699 reviews
Price from
MYR 386
per night

Featuring modern Thai-style accommodation, Samed Grandview Resort offers free Wi-fi in public areas and a spa. Its rooms come with cable TVs. A games room and karaoke facilities are available.

Samed Grandview Resort features a restaurant serving authentic local food. Its beachfront lounge offers refreshing drinks and views of the sea.

Excellent location right at a beautiful white-sand beach, and if you choose to get the expensive ocean view room, apparently you get a huge balcony where you can have a bath and take a shower in open air

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7.2
Good
626 reviews
Price from
MYR 350
per night

Surrounded by tropical gardens, this property is situated on Mae Rum Peung Beach in the Rayong province. Featuring an outdoor pool, it offers rooms with a patio and free Wi-Fi access.

Makmai Villa (Rayong) is a 10-minute drive from Baan Pae and the piers where guests can take a ferry to visit Samed Island. It is within a 30-minute drive from Lamthong Shopping Mall and Central Plaza Rayong. The villa is about a 3-hour drive from Bangkok City.

Great place ! Looking forward to come back ! Close to the beach , very good and clean pool , friendly and helpful staff that speak very good english. Higly recommended !

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7.7
Good
120 reviews
Price from
MYR 124
per night

Bari Lamai Resort offers 4-star accommodation with panoramic ocean views and a flat-screen TV. It features direct access to Suan Son Beach, an outdoor pool, spa and massage treatments.

Spacious rooms at Bari Lamai feature an outdoor terrace with loungers, separate living area and satellite TV. They are equipped with a refrigerator and minibar. Complimentary fruits are offered on arrival. Rooms are also fitted with Wi-Fi access.

Great location right on the beach. Breakfast great and brought to our room. Staff very helpful.

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8.9
Fabulous
11 reviews
Price from
MYR 712
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: MYR 257.59
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 411 reviews
    Loved this place. Location is great on a quiet part of the beach but within walking distance to port and main area. Rooms and lovely and staff are friendly and helpful. Food was delicious too.
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 244.71
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 293 reviews
    The pool was stunning and the rooms were quite aesthetically pleasing.
    Iram
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 579.58
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 308 reviews
    Excellent stay with my family. We had 3 rooms next to each other and they were so beautiful. Bathrooms are exceptional with so many ,lovely details. The beds were comfy and the rooms were tastefully decorated. The balconies were gorgeous with lovely trees giving lots of shade. we stayed a row back from the beach but this was actually way more private. We will be back. Breakfast was a buffet style and really varied and healthy. The Reef bar was great and had such a good menu with thai/ western options at a good price point.
    Elizabeth
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 579.58
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 308 reviews
    The room design and location
    Ashkan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 347.75
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 366 reviews
    Nice and clean small hotel. Cool design. The room was small but cozy. The bed was comfortable. The hotel is very close to the beach.
    Slava Zhatkin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 579.58
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 308 reviews
    Beautiful beach location, stunning design
    Ewa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 347.75
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,089 reviews
    The unique design of the building. Nearby the beach.
    Blueploy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 321.99
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,566 reviews
    space, decor, landscape and design have made my days more relax and enjoy every moment that I have stayed there.😊
    walaiporn
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: MYR 295.20
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 253 reviews
    We loved this place. Good location in town. Clean, very comfortable and well designed. The rooms we had were mosquito proof and the managers were keen to tell us how to keep it that way 👍 no need for a net = great nights sleep (this is very unusual) Plenty of clean beach towels provided 👍 Dimmable lighting (again, very unusual)
    Rex
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 233 reviews
    We liked everything of this cozy place, very clean rooms, nice new design, comfortable beds. Friendly and kind staff. Good coffee at their own coffeeshop. Sundbeds provided on the beach, but no towels, a pity :-/
    pam
    Family with young children

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