Mai Samui Beach Resort & Spa

The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from the airport, but the surrounding area is quite remote. The nearest convenience store is about 2.5 km away, and there are only two or three small restaurants within 500 meters. Nathon Pier is 4 km away. On the bright side, the hotel service is good, offering free bicycles and scheduled free shuttle buses to Chaweng Central Samui shopping center and Nathon Pier. You can also rent a motorcycle for 350 Thai Baht per day. It has a Thai restaurant and an international restaurant, both reasonably priced, and crucially, they don't charge a service fee. The room size and facilities are typical for a resort hotel. While the breakfast selection can't compare to a chain five-star hotel, it's decent enough. There are three pools: the main pool by the sea is cleaned daily, a secondary pool seems a bit neglected and dirty, and there's also what appears to be a kids' pool across the road. The hotel's WiFi covers the entire property and is fast. Due to its secluded location, the room rates are significantly cheaper than other hotels of the same standard on the island, making it ideal for a peaceful, secluded getaway. If you prefer a lively atmosphere and shopping, this might not be the best choice.

The hotel staff were very enthusiastic, and the facilities were decent. The pool is huge, perfect for a family stay with kids. There aren't many attractions nearby, so you'll need a car to get around. The hotel breakfast was good, but the dining area isn't ideally located; it would be much better right by the sea.