Samui hotel

[Gabor 296]

I'm looking for a decent ( good quality ) hotel in Samui right on the beach, near ( walking distance ) to the action. ( up to 3000- 3500 bht/night ) Of course a guest friendly one. Any ideas ?? If possible with a link.

[Montydog 135]

Try the Galaxy in Lamai was guest friendly when I stayed there in May 2004, though it’s been renovated since and has put up it’s prices quite a bit!

 

Galaxy

 

Also this gives a good over view of places to stay;

 

Samui Hotel Map

[Gabor 296]

Try the Galaxy in Lamai was guest friendly when I stayed there in May 2004, though it’s been renovated since and  has put up it’s prices quite a bit! 

 

Galaxy

 

Also this gives a good over view of places to stay;

 

Samui Hotel Map

Thanx Montydog,

I never been before in Samui, but I heard that Lamai beach is too slow and quiet, no any action around, true, offered as the best beach on the island. That's why I'm seeking around Chaweng beach. I may be wrong, please add any advices as for a total newbie in Samui.

 

edited: looking the map you kindly offered.. where are the action places ? Like in Pattaya: Soi 2, Walking street ?

Edited August 26, 2005 by Gabor

[Montydog 135]

Gabor, you will not find anything like the number of bars & girls that are available in Pattaya on Samui. Chaweng is a much livelier place than Lamai but more orientated to the younger crowd, many backpackers and discos just not for me. The main action around there seems to be on soi Green Mango and the soi’s around there.

 

Lamai, has a collection of Beer Bars around the boxing ring just opposite the 7/11 and MacD it’s a great place to relax I’ve always found acceptable company and days relaxing on the beach and eating seafood can be a nice change from the madness that can be BKK or Pattaya.

 

If you’re just going to monger you will be disappointed I suspect, but if you want some stunning scenery and beaches with some accommodating company thrown in you can’t go wrong. I will be making my way out there again next May I love the laid back feel to Lamai and the “Lady Boxing” on a Saturday night is a must see.

[gs joe 1,776]

Agree with Monty.

 

Samui is not Pattaya. but is a nice change ,

and Lamai is my area of choice ,

 

You do need to stay by the main areas as transport is a pain at night .

of a day I hired a motorcycle .

 

As this is the open forum,

and I know you are just a tourist .

I will stop there ,

and let someone else tell you where the best noodel carts are .

Joe

[Gabor 296]

Thank you guys for the info. Ordered the Chaweng Cabana, looks pretty, any personal experience ? How about the location ?

[gs joe 1,776]

One thing to add ,

the cheap and easy way to get to you hotel ,

was by the airport s minibus ,

Its a set rate per person , to each area of Samui .

It work out a better deal than Hotel pickup ,

in May it was 100 baht to hotels in Chaweng .

 

Joe

[Feileacan 32]

One thing to add ,

the cheap and easy way to get to you hotel ,

was by the airport s minibus ,

Its a set rate per person , to each area of Samui .

It work out a better deal than Hotel pickup ,

in May it was 100 baht to hotels in Chaweng .

 

Joe

I got the airport Minibus the last time, there were 5 of us, problem with it was they waited over 30 minutes until the bus filled b4 moving off, I'd rather pay the little extra and jump into a taxi and go straight away.

 

Nice place in Chaweng on the beach is Chaweng Villa resort, but make sure you look for the De-luxe rooms, Hotel prices are also more expensice in Samui than Pattaya

 

http://www.koh-samui-hotels.net/

[Gus 97]

gabor

Trust me on this one, stay in Lamai rather than Chaweng. The Weekender resort has a good selection of rooms depending how much you want to pay. I had a beachfront bungalow with 2 big beds,aircon, TV,fridge etc forget how much probably around 1500.

Ask for Ken, he is around 70 years old but top man, also get a nice massage in the gardens,plus 2 pools.

The hotel is GF and in the centre of town, I have stayed there twice, last time for 11 nights, I was due 8 but extended it.

I plan to stay in February and pull in the Full Moon Party.

I feel really comfortable in Lamai, never had the need to go to Chaweng.

Saturday night fight night is not to be missed, and it's free admission, not fake like the one at entrance to walking St. These include girls from the bars knocking shit out of each other, starts about 1030, but it will cost you a 100 for a beer

there is a better hotel than the Weekender just down the road, may be called Pavillion, anyway begins with a P.

Lamai is pretty forgetable in the day, just chill on the beach or whatever, after dark plenty enough pussy although not many 9/10s except at Ladyboy cabaret show

[gs joe 1,776]

I got the airport Minibus the last time, there were 5 of us, problem with it was they waited over 30 minutes until the bus filled b4 moving off, I'd rather pay the little extra and jump into a taxi and go straight away.

Agree as there where 5 of you ,

its a good deal if your on your own ,

Did not have a long wait . luck of the draw .

in fact there was only 5 passengers on the bus .

 

as I have said Lamai gets my vote

 

Joe

Edited August 30, 2005 by gs joe

[partyanimal 0]

Chaweng sucks GIANT moosecock!

 

Lamai is f*cking awesome!

 

The muay thai is great. Lots of girls and beer bars in Lamai. vv

 

You can walk everywhere in Lamai.

 

Weekender is a good choice of hotel but I *strongly* recpmend

 

MARINA BEACH RESORT (NOT Marina Villa next door)

marinasamui@asia.com

66 7723 3116

0 7723 3116

 

This hotel should be about 3000 baht but is only 1250. I paid 950 as a walk in January, but would pay 3000 if that was the price.

[Gabor 296]

Thanx for the advices . After your words I changed my hotel from Chaweng to Lamai beach... hope so a good choice

Anyone has some first hand experience about the Aloha Resort and Spa ?? ( the hotel I reserved the room )

[Gus 97]

gabor

No experience of Aloha but I believe it's a pretty good place, more or less in the middle of town.

You'll have a good time in Lamai just don't expect it to be like Pattaya.

Beach is a great place during the day.

 

For Saturday night boxing all the bars have their own different coloured seating, it is funny watching Farangs come with a drink with one bar and sit in the seats from another bar. Mamasan soon gives em what for

[Montydog 135]

Gus,

 

or watching the cheap Charlie’s/ back packers bring a bottle of water from the 7/11 and think they can get a front row seat for the “free boxing”

[Gabor 296]

The saturday box are in the regular bars ? You mentioned, that no entry fee, is that means they are some kind of special places ?

The fact, that Aloha in the middle of the city doesn't mean lower quality of the beach ?

BTW... bottled water. On my first trips I bought at the beach, on the street etc. and was throw out the half used bottles as I like only the very cold drings. Now I place a bottle for the night to the freezer. Next day I have a piece of ice in the bottle, it slowly dissolves and I have all the day ice cold drink with me.

[GoneBamboo 0]

Hi Gabor,

 

I have spent much time on Samui and in Lamai. It's a smaller beach than Chaweng, so it's not spread out as much.

 

You can't miss the boxing ring. It's right in the middle of a large beer bar complex on the beach road. They only have the free boxing on Saturday nights. Look around a bit to get a good seat with out an obstructed view of the ring. Ringside is good, but sometimes it's nice to sit back at the bar with one of the cutties.

 

I think there is still only one go go bar on Samui. It's in Chaweng close to the Green Mango. But many beer bars, especially in Lamai.

 

There is a Philipino band called "Ovada" which plays at the Siam Bar and Grill in Lamai. It's fronted by two hot chicks who play guitar and sing. It gets a little loud but I always enjoy it.

 

Another nice place is at the end of Lamai Beach. It's called "Buddy Beer". It's open 24 hours and the food is good. They have nice pool tables and foosball.

 

Samui is easy to get around on by motorbike. I always feel much safer than in Pattaya or Bangkok. If you're not very comfortable on a motorbike, you may want to rent one with an automatic shift. Around 200 baht a day to rent.

 

I hope this is some help.

 

Have fun.

Edited September 1, 2005 by GoneBamboo

[Montydog 135]

You will see the bars all around the boxing ring in the main area, yes it’s “free” no entry price (it’s an open area) but its expected that you buy a few drinks from the bar who’s seats you are using.

[gs joe 1,776]

You can't miss the boxing ring.  It's right in the middle of a large beer bar complex on the beach road. 

 

There is a Philipino band called "Ovada" which plays at the Siam Bar and Grill in Lamai. 

Been to Lamai twice and both times miss the boxing ring ,

side track'ed .

Also enjoyed the Ovada band ,

 

And Gabor I know you will vist lamai cabaret.

 

Joe

[Gabor 296]

Why everybody emphasize, that the box evening is free ? In Pattaya I know 3 boxing places, rounded with bars and all are free. And of course, if I sit in a bar I order something, same-same as in Pattaya.

Gonebamboo, in what aspect you feel safer in Samui ? Do you mean the traffic ?

What about the quality of the beach in the centre ? Cleanliness, water. ( around Aloha ) Are there any place for snorkeling? I mean see fishes.

Is there a good seafood restaurant ? ( walking distance )

What about the bar prices ? BF, ST, beer ?

Joe, what about the Lamai Cabaret ? I guess you have a sensible sense of humor and you recommended me Jenny beer bar a'la Samui ?

[GoneBamboo 0]

Hi again Gabor,

 

By safer I mean less traffic. I don't feel safe driving my self on a moto in Pattaya, but I am fine to drive the entire island ring road on Samui.

 

They have a few boxing stadiums on Samui, but the price of admission is a bit much. The Saturday night boxing in Lamai is only a big deal because Samui is a small island. They can't offer a lot of things to do, compared to Pattaya.

 

Beach Road in Lamai is lined with restaurants. Most will have the days catch on ice by the entrance. "Sala Thai" is one of my favorite restaurants there.

 

Lamai Beach is beautiful. You won't be disappointed.

 

Cheers

[Gabor 296]

Thanx GoneBamboo

[gs joe 1,776]

Joe, what about the Lamai Cabaret ? I guess you have a sensible sense of humor and you recommended me  Jenny beer bar a'la Samui ? 

No tilac I would never ,

 

Its more like a low budget Alcazar ,

I think they have rooms

well the young lady keeped pointing and said to me. have room .

 

Joe

lets not forget we are on the open forum .

[partyanimal 0]

Aloha is OK, but suggest you only book for a night or two and check out the Marina Beach Resort (not Marina Villa next door).

 

Aloha, Weekender, and Marina have same same beach.

 

You're going to love the Samui airport, numero uno in the whole wide world!

[Gus 97]

The Honda wave riders in Samui are awesome, you have to be minimum age 9, maximum 90 to bomb around on one of those things.

Always 2 or 3 on the bike and no head protection required

The police only have a rare purge when they need some tea money.

It was a laugh one night going back to the hotel, scooter taxi man, drunk TG and a 17 stone pissed farang bringing up the rear, it's a wonder the front wheel touched the ground at all

[rkt 0]

Gabor, check out this hotel, it's just north of Chewang and quite unique.

 

The Imperial Boat House.

 

Some Samui beaches.

 

 

Lamai beach.