Hotels in Lamai Beach

Lamai Beach, situated a couple of bays to the south of Ko Samui's most famous beach, Chaweng, has long been considered the latter's poor cousin. The beach isn't as long, the off-white sand isn't as fine and the restaurants and bars lack the range and quality of those on Chaweng. That being said, both the guesthouses and resorts are considerably more affordable, and Lamai Beach seems never as busy. So for those looking for value for money and smaller crowds, it can be a good choice.

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Aloha Resort

85 USD
Aloha Resort
Old Style

Aloha Resort is located on Lamai Beach in the south of Koh Samui. This beach front standard resort comprises 74 guest rooms, both in bungalow type accommodations and hotel rooms in a low rise modern Thai-style building. The three-storey hotel features nice panoramic views over Lamai bay, beach and beach side swimming pool setting. Each rooms feature a private terrace or a balcony. more...

Centara Spa & Pool Villas

192 USD
Centara Spa & Pool Villas
Spa Hotel

Affordable Pool and Spa Villas come to Samui and Phuket. Exclusive Spa & Pool Villa features either a twin bed or over sized king bed configuration including a 5x3 meter pool - complete with extensive sun deck, lounging sala, & full dining facilities - or a jacuzzi plunge pool - complete with a spacious and private deck to accompany this beautiful water feature. more...

Centara Villas Samui

114 USD
Centara Villas Samui
Villa Style

Escape to the "Island in the Sun" blessed with unmatched natural beauty and the private world of Centara Villas Samui. Nestled on Natien Beach in southern Samui, unwind in the privacy of 80 meters of natural beach and accommodation in Deluxe Villas and many with their own personal spa or pool, which reflect the enchanting, typical Thai heritage. An idyllic vacation spot for the modern traveler seeking to get away from it all. more...

Coral Cove Chalet

68 USD
Coral Cove Chalet
Quiet Retreat

The Coral Cove Chalet is located on the east side of Koh Samui between Lamai & Chaweng Beaches. It is a very peaceful place, nestled in the side of a mountain among well kept gardens. more...

Lamai Villas

259 USD
Lamai Villas
Exclusive Hotel

Lamai Villas complex is located on the northern tip of Koh Samui's Lamai Beach. 7 seven secluded villas, each with its own salt water swimming pool. The villas benefit from one, two, three or four spacious bedrooms, and are set in the lush surrounds of a private walled garden. more...

Pavilion Grand Pool Villa

650 USD
Pavilion Grand Pool Villa
Boutique Hotel

4 Contemporary 'Grand Pool Villas' units, each sized 160 sq m with an absolute beach front location at the Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort. These pool villas features a gorgeous out-door private pool (3.00 m x 5.00 m) and spacious relaxing area with sun deck. All units are well appointed and outstanding in design. The separate bedroom comes with king sized double bed and daybed. The exclusive bathroom is equipped with Jacuzzi Spa and, separate standing shower and toilet more...

Pavilion Samui

159 USD
Pavilion Samui
Spa Hotel

An exclusive Boutique hotel built in a modern luxurious Thai style. Set on a 100 meter stretch of white sandy beach in Lamai, on the tropical island of Samui, Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort is nestled in a splendid lush tropical garden of over 10,000 square meters, blending naturally into the island's stunning landscape.  more...

Pavilion Spa Junior Suite

243 USD
Pavilion Spa Junior Suite
Honeymoon

Built in contemporary Thai style, ALL Spa Junior Suite at Pavilion Samui offer any luxury you may think of. Spa Junior Suites are accessable through a small gate opening to a private court yard with your own paddle pool Jacuzzi and a King Size day bed. Designed to ensure guests with utmost comfort and well being, these rooms comes with bathtub and a separate standing shower, as well as a large and comfortable King size bed. more...

Pavilion Superior Spa

159 USD
Pavilion Superior Spa
Outdoor Jacuzzi

With exclusive outdoor Jacuzzi Spa and living area with daybed and high ceiling fan set on the balcony. All 31 units are located on the upper floor of a single storey low rise building. These Spa Room comes with King-Sized double bed or twin beds. Bathroom comes with separate standing shower and toilet.  more...

Renaissance Resort & Spa

246 USD
Renaissance Resort & Spa
Romantic Getaway

Escape to your own seaside villa with private pool, blending the luxury of the world's best spa resorts with the intimacy of a secluded island village. The Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa, perched on a hill that gently slopes towards a mesmerizing blue sea also features deluxe room accommodations with private whirlpool and spacious terrace.  more...

Renaissance Resort Pool Villas

385 USD
Renaissance Resort Pool Villas
Pool Villa

Image your own personal luxurious Villa with an exclusive private plunge pool overlooking the hotel beautiful gardens or the tranquil sea. The Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa features just 32 'Pool Villas' Cabana style which are all located around the beach level of the Resort, in the fragrant and tropical gardens.  more...

Rocky's Boutique Resort

127 USD
Rocky's Boutique Resort
Family Hotel

The Rocky's Resort is set on the lovely Koh Samui beachfront approximately one kilometer south of Lamai beach, and it is situated in a secluded cove, surrounded by three private beaches. more...

Samui Cliff View Resort

124 USD
Samui Cliff View Resort
Boutique Hotel

Samui Cliff View Resort & Spa represents the ultimate in luxury and pleasure, with property rating 3.5 stars with 6 beach font villas sea view and 42 deluxe villas sea view. more...

Samui Laguna Resort

42 USD
Samui Laguna Resort
Beachfront Hotel

Samui Laguna Resort is located in a quiet spot on the picturesque Lamai beach on the south-east coast of Koh Samui, surrounded by tropical jungle and situated next to a beautiful lagoon. more...

Samui Park Resort

54 USD
Samui Park Resort
Family Hotel

The Samui Park Resort is a good place for those entire travelers who long for tranquility and nature embrace. The Resort is positively a family-friendly resort, where to spend a holidays with the whole family. more...

Thai House Beach Resort

88 USD
Thai House Beach Resort
Villa Style

The House Beach Resort, located on Lamai beach, features just 14 comfortable Thai House Villas, all designed with Thai style wood carving furniture and featuring modern amenities. more...

The beach has three distinct areas, the north running from the headland to Sand Sea Resort, then the central and southern stretches. The north is quieter, with less development but there's a reason for this - the beach is prone to mudflats at low tide and, due to storm water run off from a creek between Sand Sea and Laguna Resorts, after rain, the water along this stretch can become extremely dirty. The central and southern stretches on the other hand have far cleaner water but on the central stretch there's more development and both areas have a lot of jet ski action.

Off the beach, Lamai has a small range of restaurant and entertainment options when compared to Chaweng and overall has a pretty low-rent feel to it, in no small part due to the dozens upon dozens of girlie bars that line the road and anywhere else you can stick a shack with a few stools. You can escape most of this by heading back down to the beach where there's a smattering of typical beach-seafood type places - prices are considerably lower than Chaweng and the food can be very good.

Overall if you're content to just lay on the beach and have low-key nights - all without spending mega-bucks, then Lamai can be a fine choice, but if you're looking for a wide range of eateries and entertainment venues, then Bophut or Chaweng are better options.
 

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