Ao Thian

Ao Thian

The laid-back beach here is lovely, and the good swimming on either end of the beach makes this a good day trip destination. The accommodation has improved in recent years.

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600B to 1,500B
80%
1 vote
 

Ban Keang Talea - Most welcoming spot on the beach
Ao Thian, Ko Samet
T: (086) 158-1619;
Though its bungalows have the feel of national park accommodation, they're large, and rather smart in a rustic way. Rooms are simply furnished but generally comfortable, with firm mattresses and ... Ban Keang Talea complete profile

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600B to 1,500B
77%
5 votes
 

Candle Light Resort - Top spot
Ao Thian, Ko Samet
T: (087) 149 6139;
An old time favourite, Candle Light Resort has basic wooden bungalows overlooking the beach. Though the interiors are looking a little worn, they're still cute, with a mishmash of colours and ... Candle Light Resort complete profile

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600B to 1,500B
70%
1 vote
 

Sang Thian Beach Resort - Lovely hillside spot
Ao Thian, Ko Samet
T: (038) 644 255;
Located at the northern end of Ao Thian, this resort is a treehouse-like village running up the hill. Neat stone-tiled bathrooms, air-con and full amenities make this a solid choice for the ... Sang Thian Beach Resort complete profile

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600B to 1,500B
70%
1 vote
 

Horizons - Funky and friendly
Between Ao Thian and Ao Lung Dam, Ko Samet
T: (089) 914 6685;
Horizons is one of the friendliest, most inviting spots on the beach. It has clean bright bungalows, set up along the hill behind a colourful reception and bar. The roomy bungalows have pleasant ... Horizons complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
64%
1 vote
 

Viking Holiday Resort - Stylish Thai-Nordic lodge
Ao Thian, Ko Samet
T: (038) 644 353;
With skis mounted on the walls and Thai sculptures scattered throughout the lounge, Viking Holiday Resort comes off as a little schizophrenic. Despite this, their pretty yellow bungalows are ... Viking Holiday Resort complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
60%
1 vote
 

Ban Thai Sangthian - Thai-style houses popular with groups
Ao Thian, Ko Samet
T: (038) 644 322;
The Thai-style wooden houses of Ban Thai Sangthian are classically attractive, if somewhat ungainly. Most houses are designed for more than two people, and are very popular with young Thai groups. ... Ban Thai Sangthian complete profile

Ao Lung Dam

The guesthouses on Ao Lung Dam are dismal, though some enjoy the laid back atmosphere at the bars -- they mainly cater to overflow from nearby Ao Thian.

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600B to 1,500B
50%
1 vote
 

Lung Dam Bungalow - Only if everything else is full
Ao Lung Dam, Ko Samet
T: (081) 458 8430; F: (038) 644 331
There is little to separate this place from the nearby Apache Garden View, except that the staff at Lung Dam are actually friendly. It's more popular as a place to eat and drink than to stay, but if ... Lung Dam Bungalow complete profile