Guesthouses on Samui
Samui has a wide range of guesthouses, offering plenty of guesthouses, at reasonable prices. There is plenty to choose from, and especially at Chaweng and Lamai it is easy to stroll around until you find somewhere that suits your taste and budget. At these locations, bear in mind of course that they are very popular and the guesthouses nearest to the main nightlife tend to be noisier.
The beaches at Mae Nam and Choeng Mon tend to be quieter, but it is possible to find some peace and tranquillity all over the island, with some great beachside locations too. Since Samui has gone very upmarket you shouldn’t expect guesthouses right on the beach without paying more than a backpacker budget might afford, but if you don’t insist on staying at Chaweng or Lamai you’ll have more luck.
Samui Guesthouses at Lamai Beach
Beer's House Beach Bungalows: set right on the beach with good value, comfortable bungalows. Beer’s is a friendly place, and has a reasonable restaurant. All in one of the best budget options, 350-400 Baht. 161/4 Moo 4, tel: (077) 230 467.
New Hut: has been popular with visitors to Samui for years, they have some basic huts with shared bathrooms, and are often very busy. New Hut is a welcoming place with a good restaurant. Bungalows start at 200 baht for shared facilities, tel: (09) 729 8489.
Mira Mare: has a range of bungalows with fan and air-conditioned both available. The fan rooms are set back from the beach and are good value at around 400 Baht. Air-conditioned bungalows are available at 600 baht. 124/16 Moo 3, tel: (077) 424 262.
The New Lamai Coconut Resort: is a nicely laid out resort with some excellent bungalows, including some good beachfront ones. The fan rooms are set back and are 600 baht. Air-conditioned bungalows are 700 to 800 baht. 124/4 Moo 3 Lamai Beach, tel: (077) 232 169.
Sea Breeze Bungalows: has a good range of rooms, with some good value, simple wooden bungalows, and some more luxurious air-conditioned ones. It’s a friendly place, with a good restaurant. Prices for simple fan bungalows start at 400 baht. 124/3 Moo 3, tel: (077) 424 258.
Samui guesthouses at Chaweng beach
Matlang Resort: situated on Chaweng beach with great views out to Matlang Island, Matlang Resort has some good options for budget travellers. Rooms with fan are 400 Baht for garden view rooms and 500 baht for beach view rooms. They are a short distance from the main nightlife areas, but far enough away to offer some peaceful relaxation. 154/1 Moo 2, tel: (077 )230 468-9.
Lucky Mother: has some old style wooden bungalows and a small beachfront restaurants. Accommodation is basic, but comfortable enough, and staff are friendly. They are excellent value for this part of Chaweng, with fan rooms at 400/ 600 baht, for low and high season, tel: (077) 230 931.
Dew Drop Hut: is a genuine budget option guesthouse in Chaweng. The bungalows are a good size, but basic. Prices at 500 baht low season, 600 baht in the high season, tel: (077) 230 551.
Green Guesthouse: located just off the beach, but on the beach side of the road. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with fan rooms at 450 baht, 156/7 Moo 2, tel: (077) 422 611
Best Beach Bungalows: while it doesn’t quite live up to the name, it is a decent budget option guesthouse, with simple wooden huts, and a small beach restaurant. Fan huts are 500 baht. No telephone contact.
Samui guesthouses at Bophut Beach
Free House Bungalow: is situated on Bophut beach, and one of the best guest house options here. They have a range of bungalows set in an attractive garden, and there are some great views of Koh Phangan from the beach. Prices start at 500 baht for a small fan bungalow. 175/7 Moo. 1, Bophut Beach, no telephone contact.
Sunny bungalows: is a small guesthouse just on the edges of Bophut, bungalows here are clean and comfortable, and the views are good. The beach here is a bit rocky, but it’s a short walk to a sandier spot, tel: (077) 42 70 31.
Ziggy Stardust: has some attractive bungalows in a pleasant garden setting. It’s a friendly place, has some good value rooms, tel: (077) 377 197.
Samui guesthouses at Big Buddha Beach
Chalee Bungalows: has some colourful bungalows right by the beach. Rooms are excellent value at 500-600 baht, and some of the cheapest you will find close to Big Buddha Beach, tel: (077) 245 035 7.
Shambala: has a great beachfront location, and is one of the most popular guesthouses in this area. The bungalows are clean, and there is a relaxed atmosphere here. Bungalows are available at 500 baht. 23/2 Moo 4, tel: (077) 425 330.
Secret Garden: has some comfortable bungalows. It’s a popular place, with plenty of return visitors. A/c bungalows are 1500 baht. Their beachfront restaurant, Sea Breezes is also recommended, particularly the margueritas. 22/1 Moo.4 Ban Bangrak, tel: (077) 245 255.
Samui guesthouses at Mae Nam
Moon Huts: has some great bungalows, situated right on Maenam Beach with a range of sizes, some with fan some with air con. There’s an excellent bar and restaurant, and the staff are friendly. 67/2 Moo 1, tel: (077) 425 247.
New Lapaz: is a popular place on a great stretch of beach, and some good value bungalows, especially the ones set back from the beach. They also have a pool and good restaurant, tel: (077) 425 296.
Samui guesthouses at Choeng Mon Beach
Choeng Mon Bungalows: is a good option for those looking for a budget guesthouse, with comfortable and clean bungalows, in a pleasant setting. They have a range of bungalows, starting at 400 baht, 24/3 Moo 5 (077) 425 372.
