Samui accommodation

[horizons]

I'm going to Koh Samui in mid-Feb for a few days.

 

Any recommendations on OK accommodation in either Lamai or Chaweng? Up to 1500 baht/night?

 

And, any tips how to beat the Samui taxi mafia? For example the transfer from airport to hotel?

 

All info welcome. Thanks.

 

[Sailfast]

Lots of decent hotels in the 1500 baht range. I haven't been in four years but airport transport is usually a reasonable option via most hotels. Lamai Wanta was very nice and about 1500 back then.

[Nightrider]

Book your hotel online , there will be plenty of good available rooms at that time of year and ask them to arrange an airport / hotel transfer for you , it won't cost that much and can save you any hassle .

[horizons]

Thanks, gents (I presume :) ) ... useful.

[goldeni]

I stayed at Chaweng Grand View, booked through Agoda. Was a nice hotel, although a little far from the beach etc, but hired a motor scooter and let the TG drive me around :)

Edited December 13, 2013 by goldeni

[Ikaika001]

Lots of nice hotels in your price range and transpotation from the airport back in 2005 was by mini-bus at a reasonable rate.

[horizons]

Lamai Wanta was very nice and about 1500 back then

 

Thanks.

 

It's now about 4000 baht. Anyhow, i appreciate all the info.

[js007]

I once met a guy who recommended this place, but Trip Advisor has a warning about thefts from the rooms.

 

[cbrib]

I always stay at Chaweng Beach Resort. It is farther down the beach and quiet. I get the superior bungalow which is 2500 baht but they do have rooms cheaper. Al's place is on the beach just up from Green Mango and is also nice.

[horizons]

As before, gents (& all), your information is much appreciated. I'll check these out.