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Big Buddha Beach

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Big Buddha Beach

This is a long sweeping bay with the bulk of the guesthouses and hotesl running along the central and eastern stretches of the beach. The spots towards the eastern end of the beach get the worst aircraft noise.

  • Chalee Bungalows

    Chalee Bungalows

    Last on the beach

    Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 245 035;

    Chalee Bungalows has cute little, brightly coloured bungalows set by the beach and next-door to Ban Sabai Spa towards the western end of Big Buddha Beach. Room rates are very reasonable, though with ... View details

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    3.5 stars Under 600B 1 vote Backpacker
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    Saboey Resort and Villas

    Boutique hotel with some great rooms

    51/4 Moo 4, Big Budda Beach
    T: (077) 304 508; F: (077) 427 799

    This lovely villa resort right on Big Buddha Beach has some lovely, well designed rooms and a stunning horizon pool. A reasonably new resort, it is hidden behind a towering wall, which locks out some ... View details

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    3.5 stars 4,000B to 8,000B 1 vote Toprange
  • Shambala

    Shambala

    Very popular

    23/2 Moo 4 Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 425 330;

    A very popular spot with a steady stream of backpackers filtering through, Shambala is a good choice in part due to its fine beachfront location but also due to a very relaxed restaurant and layabout ... View details

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    3.5 stars Under 600B 5 votes Backpacker
  • Como Resort

    Como Resort

    Friendly and comfortable

    58 Moo 4 Big Buddha Bay, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 425 210; F: (077) 425 210

    This is a very friendly family-run operation with very clean and well-maintained bungalows accompanied by a laid back atmosphere. All are air-con with hot water and TV, except for the beachfront ... View details

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    3.5 stars 600B to 1,500B 2 votes Flashpacker
  • Hiruburi Resort

    Hiruburi Resort

    Don't forget your sunglasses

    51/1-2 Moo 4 Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 245 100-2; F: (077) 245 107

    The bungalows here, set in two rows running down to the beach with a tatty garden in between are a tad overpriced, but they're immaculate inside, with comfy beds and well designed bathrooms. The ... View details

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    3 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker
  • The Samui Mermaid Resort

    The Samui Mermaid Resort

    Popular with families

    34/1 Moo 4 Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 427 547; F: (077) 425 282

    For the money, this is quite good value as the rooms are well-sized and there's a small pool with plentiful shade. The rooms are clean and well maintained, but as with many of the Bangrak places, ... View details

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    3 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker
  • Secret Garden

    Secret Garden

    Don't miss the Sunday live music

    22/1 Moo 4 Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077)245 255; F: (077) 245 253

    Secret Garden is very well known for it's Sunday afternoon parties featuring a mix of live music that can attract 150 in low season and up to 400 in high season. JJ and Vanessa run a good operation ... View details

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    3 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker
  • Chez Ban Ban

    Chez Ban Ban

    Relaxed flashpacker spot

    Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 245 135; F: (077) 425 515

    This relaxed backpacker haven is good value and friendly, with clean well-placed mouve-coloured bungalows and a good restaurant. The gardens are also pleasant and overall it's a fine spot for a few ... View details

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    3 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker
  • Beach House Samui Hotel

    Beach House Samui Hotel

    Good views to Ko Pha Ngan

    16/1 Moo 4 Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 245 124; F: (077) 245 123

    This newish spot has two sections, comprised of a bunch of beachside rooms and a larger three-storey hotel on the other side of the road. The beachside rooms are quiet good value if you get one ... View details

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    3 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker
  • Nara Garden Beach Resort

    Nara Garden Beach Resort

    Family-orientated

    81 Moo 4 Big Buddha Beach, Ko Samui
    T: (077) 425 364; F: (077) 425 292

    Nara Garden is a large, family-orientated place and while the dark, rattan-finished rooms may not be the best looking on the beach, they are close to the biggest. There is also a moderate-sized pool ... View details

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    2.5 stars 600B to 1,500B 1 vote Flashpacker


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