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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Ko Samed, Thailand

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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.

kept very clean, beautiful space, and great amenities!

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8.9
Fabulous
527 reviews
Price from
£47
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.

The beach was so beautiful, and we are very happy that we chose to stay at the Grandview as the other beaches was not as good as this one. The resort took care of our transport from Ban Phe and they were very helpful and it all went smooth. The staff was very friendly, even though the English could be improved by the staff in the reception. The manager was especially kind, professional and helpful to us. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay at the resort whenever returning to Koh Samet again.

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8
Very good
428 reviews
Price from
£85
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.

There are three swimming pools in the resort The location is next to the beach Many restaurants are near by the resort

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8.5
Very good
436 reviews
Price from
£114
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.

The staff were amazing and made it really welcoming, we ended up extending our stay an extra 2 nights. The rooms were great and the pool was lush! Perfect location for venturing around the island. Wish the pool bar was open but it didn't affect the stay at all. For the price it's well worth it.

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7.6
Good
292 reviews
Price from
£35
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.

Amazing hotel to stay at during the island vacation. The rooms and the bathroom are very spacious and comfortable, daily cleaning. We loved the pool area as well, plenty of shadow in after lunch hours. The territory of the hotel is also very beautiful, green and well mantained. Breakfasts are awesome-great selection of both western and asian dishes, good quality tasty food. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Very nice location as well, you can get to the nearest beach in under a minute and in additional 2-5 minutes you can get to the shops, restaurants and amazing wild beach. Loved our stay and definitely coming back when visiting Koh Samet again :)

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7.8
Good
699 reviews
Price from
£65
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
624 reviews
Price from
£59
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
119 reviews
Price from
£21
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
£120
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: £43.46
    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: £41.29
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 292 reviews
    The pool was stunning and the rooms were quite aesthetically pleasing.
    Iram
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £97.78
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 306 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: £97.78
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 306 reviews
    The room design and location
    Ashkan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £58.67
    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: £97.78
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 306 reviews
    Beautiful beach location, stunning design
    Ewa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £58.67
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,086 reviews
    The unique design of the building. Nearby the beach.
    Blueploy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £54.32
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,562 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: £49.80
    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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