Chaweng Cove Resotel, Ko Samui

Advantages: Location and price
Disadvantages: None

...The Chaba Cabana is located at the northern end of Chaweng Beach, an area that for me was ideal. You are far away enough from the centre of Chaweng that you can enjoy peaceful afternoons relaxing on uncrowded parts of the beach, then in the evening you are only 35-40 minutes walk or a 5-10 minute taxi to the centre for all your bars and restaurants. The rooms, although nothing spectaculor were of a good standard, very clean and spacious. Breakfast is normaly included with hotels in Chaweng and the Chaba Cabana had a fantastic buffet spread in an airy beachfront dining room. The service was impecable which is what you come to expect in Thailand and the check-in and check-out were very casual and unhurried. I also liked this hotel because some of the other Chaweng hotels are split between the main road running through the resort and you... Read review

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Advantages: big, choice of accomodation
Disadvantages: commercilaised,

...Being a Backpacker, I'd heard a lot about Samui, it being relatively famous on the Asia scene for the past 20 Years, so i thought i'd see what all the fuss was about. I got there via ferry from the mainland.I bought a combi ticket in Bangkok which took me down there by night bus and then the vehicle ferry across from Don Sak. There are numerous ticket versions available with options also to get there by train and ferry.With the coach down, it is better to listen to other travellers advice on which company to choose from, as some are much better than others.I found the best way was to travel by Government Bus, which is slightly more expensive, but you get a hell of a lot of legroom and a free meal. The whole trip down is overnight, and you arrive in Samui around 9 in the morning. Most people from here then head to Chaweng Beach... Read review

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Advantages: Still peaceful and relaxing
Disadvantages: Getting over developed

...and Chaweng. Lamai has loads of bars and a few clubs that stay open until around 4am. Chaweng is about the same, only offering a few more clubs. Accommodation varies from 4UKP / night for a Tarzan style tree hut to 40UKP / night for a Palace. If you’re backpacking I would recommend one of the many Beach Bungalows. They are usually situated right on the beach. They’re great for leaping out of bed anytime and going for a swim. You will also meet other like-minded travellers and will pick up many tips this way. My only criticism of Samui is that the Taxis tend to try and rip you off if you don’t know the price to pay. So ask the place you are staying at for an up to date price on what you should expect to pay. Or better still, negotiate a price before you set off. From the Airport to Lamai Beach should be no more tham 150B per person... Read review

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