Ready to book your dream Chaweng Beach Resort in Koh Samui?
On the east coast of Koh Samui in Thailand, Chaweng beach stretches for around 7 km. A tourist road runs parallel with the beach and its powdery white sand spilling into the crystal clear waters. It’s the most popular place for tourists to stay in Koh Samui and is where you’ll find some of the island’s best 5 star resorts.
Chaweng beach resorts in Koh Samui are dotted all along the tourist road, a convenient place to spend your days on the island as you’ll be within reach of restaurants, bars, beach clubs and even a mall.
- Beach Resorts in Chaweng – Summary
- Best Beachfront Resorts Overview
- Top 14 Beach Resorts in Chaweng – Koh Samui
- 1. The Library Hotel
- 2. King’s Garden Resort
- 3. SocialTel Samui
- 4. La Vida Samui
- 5. Ark Bar Beach Resort
- 6. Elephant Beach Club and Resort
- 7. Lub d Koh Samui
- 8. Chaweng Regent Beach Resort
- 9. Sala Samui Chaweng
- 10. Sareeraya Villas & Suites
- 11. Homm Chura Samui
- 12. The Fair House Beach Resort and Hotel
- 13. Vana Belle
- 14. New Star Beach Resort
- Final Notes
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Chaweng Beach Resorts – Summary
There is a variety of 5 star beach resorts in Chaweng on offer. Some are further away from the hustle and bustle and will have all amenities on-site including restaurants, lounges and spas. Other resorts like The Library with it’s blood red pool or the chic Banana Fan sea resort, are just a short walk away from all the action yet still have their own peaceful spot.
In the heart of Chaweng properties such ArkBar and the bungalows of The Elephant Club put you close to the lively nightlife scene. I say this because when choosing your beachfront resort in Chaweng it’s important that the location aligns with your travel style.
Chaweng Beach Resorts – Central
Central Chaweng has the largest concentration of nighttime entertainment. Here you’ll find beach resorts that host parties such as the famous Ark Bar beach club and the hip and funky Elephant Beach Club. Pubs, Clubs and beach parties are concentrated along a few hundred meter stretch in the near vicinity of the popular Green Mango Club. Affordable beach front resorts are also on offer such as Lub d Koh Samui for around $50 a night.
Chaweng Beach Resorts – North
Moving north from the hustle and bustle and beyond Chaweng Regent Beach Resort, the atmosphere gets quieter. Even though it’s just a 5 minute walk, it’s not as busy. Even further north are some of the best 5 star resorts in Koh Samui such as the luxurious Santorini inspired Sala Samui and Sareeraya Villas & Suites.
Chaweng Beach Resorts – South
In the opposite direction is an equally great area and is home to unique waterfront properties. Just 10 minutes down the road, The Library stands out with its minimalist rooms and a blood red infinity pool. Buri Rasa Village is an upscale beachfront property loved by couples and families as is Banana Fan Sea Resort with it’s gorgeous bungalows with Scandinavian furnishings. This part of Chaweng is perfect if you want to strike the balance between convenience and tranquility.
Chaweng Noi
Chaweng Noi is a small beach located at the southern end and separated from Chaweng by a rocky area. If you’re looking for a secluded area with a gorgeous beach, this may just be the place. Various beachfront resorts are on offer for any budget such as the affordable Fair House Beach Resort and the more luxurious Vana Belle.
Best Beachfront Resorts Overview
If you’re excited and can’t wait to book your dream beach resort in Chaweng, the table below covers all the properties in this guide. Prices are for 1 night for a standard room and may change depending on seasonality and number of guests.
Category | Name | Price | Rating |
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Convenient | →King’s Garden Resort | $110 | 8.9/10 |
Convenient | →La Vida Samui | $110 | 8.8/10 |
Convenient | →The Library Hotel | $230 | 9.0/10 |
Nightlife | →Ark Bar Beach Resort | $80 | 8.1/10 |
Nightlife | →Elephant Beach Club and Resort | $120 | 8.7/10 |
Nightlife | →Lub d Koh Samui | $70 | 8.9/10 |
Luxury | →Sala Samui Chaweng | $310 | 9.2/10 |
Luxury | →Sareeraya Villas & Suites | $270 | 8.6/10 |
Luxury | →Homm Chura Samui | $170 | 8.3/10 |
Chaweng Noi | →Vana Belle | $470 | 9.4/10 |
Chaweng Noi | →The Fair House Beach Resort and Hotel | $110 | 8.2/10 |
Chaweng Noi | →New Star Beach Resort | $140 | 8.5/10 |
Top 14 Beach Resorts in Chaweng – Koh Samui
Below is a list featuring the best Chaweng beach resorts in Koh Samui. The list has been divided into sections that reflect the different atmospheres. This information, combined with your budget, and travel style will help you decide which resort or hotel in Chaweng.
1. The Library Hotel
Rating Score: 9.0 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $170 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
The Library Hotel isn’t the typical generic resort. It’s a quirky boutique resort with a contrasting blood red infinity pool. There’s various room entry points starting from the minimalist yet elegant, to the suites with modern art furnishings all the way to villas laid out with bright contrasting furnishings and complete with private pool.
“The most gorgeous and luxurious hotel I have ever stayed in! Highly highly highly recommended!! An experience that you will never forget! If I could rate it 20 out of 10 I would not regret!“
Saif – read more reviews
All rooms are huge with loads of room and have air condition, a terrace and have blackout curtains. Additional features are a workspace, sofa, kettle and even a bathtub in the private bathroom. If you want a different resort experience, the Library is no doubt the answer. →check dates and prices
“If you want something even more extravagant, take a look at The Library’s Secret Pool Villas. The luxury is at a whole new level” →view it here
2. King’s Garden Resort
Rating Score: 8.9 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $70 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
This place offers a broad appeal to many travelers such as couples, families and even friends who are looking for an affordable resort yet don’t want to compromise on amenities and luxury. King’s Garden Resort offers spacious bungalow rooms with direct access to the gorgeous beach where you’ll get to relax and watch sunsets.
“Fabulous place. Located close enough to all the action, but far away enough if you want to avoid it. Beautiful rooms, friendly helpful staff, and a gorgeous beach front location.“
Alison- read more reviews
Here you’ll get to enjoy your staycation in a very nice bungalow nestled in a garden that spills into a beach. I love this place because not only is the location perfect but the price is truly affordable. →check dates and prices
3. SocialTel Samui
Rating Score: 8.6 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $45 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
If you’re a solo traveler or simply want to meet people and make friends from all over the world, SocialTel Samui is perfect. It a cool hostel type of resort with a sort Barbie theme and lots of hangout spots both outdoor and inside. The main draw is daily events which include soap parties around the pink pool area complete with blow up flamingos. It’s perfect to get people together.
“WOW!! Perfect spot, clean rooms, the ac works well,i had a private room and I loved it. The pool is amazing. I would recommand for sure!“
Cindy- read more reviews
The air conditioned rooms are spacious and fresh with colorful touches of boho furnishings. And all rooms have a private bathroom and blackout curtains. Technically this property is on the opposite side of the road and not on the beachside. I listed this property because it is the most sociable place in the area and just a streetcross from the beach. →check dates and prices
4. La Vida Samui
Rating Score: 8.8 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $70 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Set in a quiet area just outside the hustle and bustle, this place is gorgeous and strikes a perfect balance for everything. 5 minutes down the road is the nightlife and clubs and in the opposite direction it’s more laid back with restaurants and chill pubs. La Vida Samui is amidst tall palms dotted around a pool and lounge area that spill onto Chaweng beach.
“Great stay, awesome place, family friendly, kids loved it, amazing pool, the staff were friendly. The service was amazing our stay there was wonderful. The menu had lots of options and it all tasted spectacular.“
Chris- read more reviews
Room options go from affordable double or twin rooms with air condition and private bathroom. But if you want to splurge a little, the villas with private pool are definitely worth considering. Regardless which room you settle on, they’re all nicely furnished and clean. →check dates and prices
5. Ark Bar Beach Resort
Rating Score: 8.1 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $50 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Ark Bar Beach Resort throws you directly into the energetic and lively scene. It’s the most famous beach club in Chaweng and hosts daily parties that extend from the pool area and onto the sand. There’s a fire show at night and load thumping music. On-site amenities include 3 fully loaded bars serving good cocktails, beers and a variety of spirits. There’s also 2 really good restaurants and 3 pools.
“Great resort, friendly staff, amazing pool and parties, food was awesome. Fire spinners at night every night. Beautiful beach”
Lexie – read more reviews
The air conditioned rooms are nice and cozy with a fresh beachy design. Room amenities include coffee/tea maker, flat screen T.V, private bathroom, toiletries. Also all rooms have their own balcony which is definitely a plus. →check dates and prices
6. Elephant Beach Club and Resort
Rating Score: 8.7 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $80 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Elephant Beach Club and Resort is a hip and funky oceanfront property with gorgeous white washed chic cottage rooms along a nice garden. The lively party scene starts every evening with a soundtrack of cool beachy house vibes. Elephant beach club is the answer if you’re looking for a lively atmosphere but want something a bit fancier.
“Great service, facilities, food. Great for couples that like party. Very good night life with DJ every night“
Ruben – read more reviews
Every air conditioned rooms/bungalows are a minimalist design completely in white with soft color palette furnishings reflecting the laid back beach life. Room amenities include a small table, clothes rack and private bathroom with an all so important bum-gun :D. And each have there own patio/terrace facing a garden or the pool area. →check dates and prices
7. Lub d Koh Samui
Rating Score: 8.9 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $50 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
If you want a place that is conveniently close to all the nighttime fun but want a quieter place, then Lub d may actually be the place. It’s a very nice ocean front resort that spills directly onto the beach. There’s a pool with swim-up bar, a restaurant on-site and all the bars and clubs are just outside the property. While there is always some evening entertainment its mostly between the guests which is perfect if you want to meet with others.
“This is legit the best place to make new friends. Location is superb, with very friendly staff. One of the cleanest hotel I have seen in all time !!“
Hannan – read more reviews
Rooms are simple with colorful wall patterns, comfortable beds, and a small desk. Each room features air condition, a private bathroom, a T.V with satellite channels and a balcony. →check dates and prices
8. Chaweng Regent Beach Resort
Rating Score: 8.4 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $110 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Arguably the most popular Chaweng beachfront resort in this lively area is Chaweng Regent Beach Resort. The location which is just 5 minutes walk to the main busy area offers a broad appeal to many tourists including families with kids and couples. It’s convenient yet still has it’s own quiet space far enough from the bustling area.
“Perfect location, beautiful and clean hotel with an amazing view. It was my second time I was there and I always would love to go back there“
Michal – read more reviews
It’s a beachfront resort that caters to many tastes thanks to it’s onsite amenities. If you want to get pampered make sure to visit the on-site spa. Or maybe just stumble out of bed and take a dip in the clear water outside your door. Every room has air condition and is luxuriously designed in a typical Thai way. Upgraded room options also include an outdoor bathtub dug out of a huge granite rock! →check dates and prices
9. Sala Samui Chaweng
Rating Score: 9.2 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $240 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Set in the hectic and busy confines, this is one of the top 5 star Chaweng beach resorts in Koh Samui. Sala Samui is absolutely gorgeous this oceanfront property that you may not want to leave. The property is completely in white giving a fresh summery vibe and has all the comforts for a great staycation. There’s a beachfront pool, onsite restaurants and bars and lounge areas. Plus, at the wellness centre you also get access to the a sauna and massages at the spa.
“We stayed 3 nights and it was great. The location within walking distance to downtown Chaweng and the staff’s response was excellent. The breakfast is delicious and I definitely want to go again“
Naoya – read more reviews
Rooms at Sala Samui Chaweng have a minimalist design and offer a sense of calm and serenity. Rooms have their own terrace either facing the garden or the more exclusive are directly facing the ocean with added upgrades such as the villas with private pool. Regardless which room you choose, they are all equally beautiful and all have blackout curtains, a kettle, bathrobe and slippers and free toiletries. →check dates and prices
10. Sareeraya Villas & Suites
Rating Score: 8.6 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $180 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
With it’s oceanfront property being close enough to downtown Chaweng yet still in a quiet area, Sareeraya Villas & Suites is as convenient as it gets. It’s a gorgeous property offering suites or the beautiful private villas which put you closer to the beach. A big central pool in the middle of a lounge area and waving palms is definitely nice and enjoyed by guests.
“The most relaxed hotel we had in our honeymoon (and we’ve been in some). Give yourself a treat and go there.“
Oded – read more reviews
Rooms have air condition and are luxuriously finished with a Japanese inspired design. Room features include a terrace, coffee/tea maker, minibar, black out curtains and satellite T.V. The upper end options are private villas with its own plunge pool. →check dates and prices
11. Homm Chura Samui
Rating Score: 8.3 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $70 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Affordable beachfront resorts are still on offer even in this luxury area in Chaweng. Homm Chura Samui has offer affordable yet equally luxurious options in their gorgeous oceanfront property. The rooms have a boho, raw, minimalist design with comfortable, air condition and blackout curtains. And if you want something cool, fancy and romantic definitely book a room with an open air bathtub.
“Lovely hotel with spacious rooms for a generous price. Location is excellent right on the beach and less than 10 minutes from the airport“
Ryan – read more reviews
Homm Chura Samui is a smaller type resort. While there is still a pool and lounge area, onsite restaurants and bar and even a spa, it’s a more cosy atmosphere and as such it feels more personal and in a way homey. →check dates and prices
12. The Fair House Beach Resort and Hotel
Rating Score: 8.2 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $60 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Nestled on the beach in Chaweng Noi and shaded by palms and trees, The Fair House Beach Resort and Hotel is perfect for anyone searching for an affordable place but wants to be on the beach. It’s a nice property with all the on-site amenities including a pool and lounge that open up onto the beautiful white sandy beach. There’s a wellness centre, restaurant and a bar.
“Excellent resort good placed, really helpful staff, big and clean rooms, and nice beach at the front. We will return, for sure.“
Carlos – read more reviews
The air condition rooms have comfortable beds and their own terrace with outdoor seating. It’s a typical Thai layout with marble ensuite bathrooms and wooden furnishings. →check dates and prices
13. Vana Belle
Rating Score: 9.4 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $380 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
Vana Belle is the answer if you’re searching for beachfront luxury and willing to splurge. The entry level are suites that blur the line between indoor and out. The bedroom extends onto a living room that leads to the terrace next to a private pool. As you can tell these rooms are massive and beside a luxurious bathrooms with a bathtub, there is also a dressing room.
“Staff are very attentive and provide prompt service. Thai food at the restaurant was great. Calm beach, well maintained and soft sand. Unblocked views of horizon, perfect for lazy days.“
Sathyaraj – read more reviews
You can dine at 3 onsite restaurants that will deliver a unique culinary thanks to the great food combined with exceptional views. The pool area surrounded is perfect for lazy afternoons and great cocktails from the bar. And if you want to get pampered after spending time on the beach, then there is always the Vana Spa onsite. →view dates and prices
14. New Star Beach Resort
Rating Score: 8.5 out of 10 stars | Location: ✔️ | Price from: $85 | Pool: ✔️ →view here
New Star Beach Resort is nestled among a gorgeous garden of tropical trees and waving palms. One of the many features is the pool and lounge area which open up and extend onto the sandy beach offering guests directly access to clear waters in Chaweng Noi.
“Most friendly staff during our entire time in Thailand – you feel at home and ease, was an absolute joy to spend a few days there. Can highly recommend it, with great value for the price“
Henning – read more reviews
Similar to other Chaweng beach resorts in Koh Samui, the suites are spacious ad have common features such as air condition, black out curtains a flat screen T.V and free and toiletries. →view dates and prices
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Final Notes
Here’s a summary of the resorts discussed in this article, which covers the best beachfront stays in Chaweng, Koh Samui.
Chaweng Beach spans 7 km and is divided into four sections. The central area around The Green Mango Club and Ark Bar is the nightlife hub, bustling with clubs, restaurants, and various services, making it the noisiest part of the beach. Just a 5-minute walk away, the atmosphere becomes more relaxed and enjoyable.
The northern part of Chaweng Beach hosts more exclusive resorts but often has shallow water unsuitable for swimming. In contrast, Chaweng Noi, at the southern end, offers a peaceful setting with clear, deep water perfect for swimming. While it’s quieter at night, the vibrant center of Chaweng is just a 15-20 minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride away.
Category | Name | Price | Rating |
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Convenient | →King’s Garden Resort | $110 | 8.9/10 |
Convenient | →La Vida Samui | $110 | 8.8/10 |
Convenient | →The Library Hotel | $230 | 9.0/10 |
Nightlife | →Ark Bar Beach Resort | $80 | 8.1/10 |
Nightlife | →Elephant Beach Club and Resort | $120 | 8.7/10 |
Nightlife | →Lub d Koh Samui | $70 | 8.9/10 |
Luxury | →Sala Samui Chaweng | $310 | 9.2/10 |
Luxury | →Sareeraya Villas & Suites | $270 | 8.6/10 |
Luxury | →Homm Chura Samui | $170 | 8.3/10 |
Chaweng Noi | →Vana Belle | $470 | 9.4/10 |
Chaweng Noi | →The Fair House Beach Resort and Hotel | $110 | 8.2/10 |
Chaweng Noi | →New Star Beach Resort | $140 | 8.5/10 |
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