Editor's Guide to Chaweng Hotels

Nora Beach Resort
4 Star | On the Beach | Thai Architecture | Spa Facilities | Large Pool
This is a great hotel for families and people of all ages. Nora Beach Resort sits right on one of Samui's most attractive stretches of sand with onsite restaurants and bars serving food and drink right by water. The large pool also has its own Jacuzzi and swim-up bar, where you can sample some signature "Mui" cocktails, while Nora also boasts one of the island's best resort spas. The service at Nora is relaxed but efficient and facilities include everything from laundry and flight bookings to baby-sitting services and Internet access.

Coral Bay Resort
3 Star | Tropical Garden | Private Bungalows | Sea Views | Wedding Packages
This idyllic, Samui-style resort has been carefully upgraded to suit the needs of more sophisticated guests, but without losing its original island charm. Perfect for those who like to relax in natural surroundings, Coral Bay offers a tranquil retreat within easy reach of the island's main shopping and entertainment spots. The resort boasts a full range of amenities, including luxurious, air-conditioned bungalows and a large swimming pool. It is also built around eco-friendly principles, with the protection of local flora and fauna a priority.

The Briza Beach Resort and Spa
5 Star | Beach Villas | Asian Designs| Panoramic Views |
Conference facilities With a stunning location that opens onto Chaweng Beach, The Briza Beach Resort & Spa offers a complete high-end holiday experience. Guests are treated to exclusive personalized services including a butler service that caters to guests' individual needs. The luxurious villas come with full amenities, some with their own private pool. Inspired by the ancient Srivijaya Empire, this elegant resort is designed to provide the utmost in comfort and convenience, always surrounded by a sense of contemporary Asian style.

The Kandaburi Resort and Spa
4 Star |Spacious Rooms |Fine Dining |Two Swimming Pools |
Beach bar The Kandaburi is a smart new Thai-style beach resort nestled on a hillside in a small bay looking out onto Koh Matlang. The resort boasts over 180 rooms and therefore offers a good range of accommodation choices, all with private balconies. The resort facilities include a spa and two excellent restaurant choices. Fine food is an appealing feature of the Kandaburi Resort with authentic Thai cuisine and delicious Mediterranean dishes served at two attractive on-site restaurants.

Amari Palm Reef Resort
4 Star | Rooms with Private Terrace | Italian Cuisine | Spa |
Quiet Location Amari was voted 'Best Domestic Hotel Chain' by TTG Asia Media, and the Amari Palm Reef Resort on Samui is a good example of the high standards of service and facilities on offer. A cluster of luxuriously appointed Thai-style buildings and bungalows is hidden from the world by gently swaying palm trees and the tropical garden leads straight onto the soft white sands at the northern end of Chaweng beach. The resort's own Bar@c is a great place to relax and watch the sun go down, while the Amari's own Italian restaurant, Prego, is a hip, happening place to enjoy seafood specialties and pizzas fresh from the wood fired oven.

Muang Samui Resort and Spa
5 Star | Traditional Thai Architecture | Beachside Restaurant | Close to Shopping Incorporating 53 suites, Muang Samui Spa and Resort combines modern designs with traditional Thai ambience and artistic decor to offer guests the best of both worlds. The resort's own beachfront spa takes you back in time to the Ayutthaya period and offers a tempting range of indulgent treatments in an impressive, authentic Thai setting. For dinner, Royal Thai cuisine and seafood are both specialties and Muang Samui Resort also has an excellent seafood restaurant right across the street, so guests don't have to venture far to enjoy good food.

Chaweng Regent Beach Resort
4 Star | Facilities for Children | Beachside Restaurant | Fitness Centre | Close to Nightlife
The Chaweng Regent is one of Samui's larger beachside hotels with 145 rooms, bungalows, villas and Royal Suites. A long-standing Samui favourite, the resort recently enjoyed an up-grade and provides an ideal choice for families, couples and individuals in search of a complete holiday experience. Regular theme nights feature classical Thai dance performances and live music, while two pool-bars guarantee the best in tropical relaxation. The on-site spa and fitness centre both come well equipped and have skilled staff on hand to cater to guests' health and wellness needs.

Buri Rasa Village
4 Star | Deluxe Rooms | Designer Pool & Jacuzzi |Close to Nightlife & Shopping
Buri Rasa Village offers superior facilities and amenities in a quaint, traditional village setting that blends contemporary services with some classic Thai touches. The resort strives to provide unpretentious, informal luxury in a picturesque natural location, yet Buri Rasa sits just a few steps from the bustle of the island's busiest tourist strip. Romantically draped four-poster beds and covered terraces add to the feeling of space and calm, while the open-air pavilion restaurant, lobby bar and beach bar make your holiday indulgence a real pleasure.

Le Paradis Boutique Resort and Spa
Star | Traditional Thai Villas | On the Beach | Tropical Garden | Close to Shopping
This unique villa hotel features 12 original wooden Thai stilt houses amid an oasis of tropical gardens right in the heart of Chaweng. An additional 14 contemporary Thai villas tastefully blend into the property, adding a modern element to the overall ambience. The resort also boasts an open-air beachside restaurant with fabulous food, and a large beachside swimming pool with wooden deck surround. Le Paradis offers a real taste of Thai antiquity, located just minutes from the island's main shopping and nightlife strip.

Centara Grand Beach Resort
5 Star | Newly Refurbished Rooms and Suites | Sea Views | Club Lounge
The award winning Centara Grand Beach Resort has long been a flagship resort for Koh Samui. Set in spacious, landscaped gardens with no less than 208 rooms facing the sea, this large, attractive beachside resort is a European holiday favourite. The Centara Grand boasts a choice of exceptional dining, recreation and spa facilities, as well as the stand- alone Brazilian Grill and Bar 'Zico's' on the main Chaweng Beach Road with a fabulous all-you-can-eat menu and live Brazilian dancing girls.

Poppies Samui Resort Hotel
4 Star | Thai Style Cottages | Beachside Restaurant | Peaceful Setting
Over the years, Poppies has earned a reputation as Koh Samui's most exclusive boutique hideaway. The lush tropical gardens provide both privacy and natural colour with meandering paths, bubbling streams, fishponds, teak bridges and waterfalls. In fact, as soon as you enter Poppies you leave the real world behind in favour of absolute tranquility, personal service and top class food and facilities. This is a perfect holiday retreat for those who value a personal touch.

Banana Fan Sea Resort
4 Star | Mid-Range | Quiet Beach | Tropical Garden
The 73, spacious Thai-style bungalows at Banana Fan Sea Hut Resort are laid out in carefully landscaped Thai gardens with comfortable surroundings and generous amenities. Most rooms are just a short stroll from the beach, and the resort's beachfront swimming pools and Jacuzzis offer an indulgent respite from the hot Samui sun. With a dive centre and watersports facilities nearby, this is also the perfect place to embark on ocean adventures, while on the roadside of the resort you are just steps away from the bustle of Chaweng's markets and nightlife centres.

Sans Souci Samui
2 Star | Mid-Range | Quiet Beach | Tropical Garden
A Chaweng budget alternative, located on a beautiful stretch of beach away from the crowds. Sans Souci is a modest but comfortable resort with a great location. The rooms are bright and open onto a large garden by the sea. The service is friendly, the atmosphere relaxed. A good choice for those who prefer not to spend a fortune, and also appreciate being a little removed from the action, but still within easy reach of all the main amenities.