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Ao Nuan Bungalows

Basic but secluded

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Ao Nuan Bungalows is an old-style spot, ideal for escaping the crowds and relaxing on a small hidden-away beach. This is one of the few places on Ko Samet where you're more likely to hear the song of birds and the drill of cicadas rather than the noise of families or party-goers. Accommodation is basic, but that only adds to the feeling of seclusion. Fan rooms have a simple mattress on bamboo floors, but the views on the deck outside are unparallelled. The remote feel of Ao Nuan keeps many people staying here longer than they planned and as a result it is often full. You may need to stay somewhere else until a room becomes available, usually in mid-week. The resort has no phone and does not accept reservations. Even if your visit is fleeting, check out the restaurant as it has a good menu at next-to-nothing prices. What a shame more of the accommodation on Ko Samet isn't like this.

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Ao Nuan, Ko Samet.

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan share b'room	700 THB	800 THB
Bungalow air-con private b'room	1,500 THB	2,000 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 19th January, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 21st January, 2010

Ao Nuan Bungalows reviews

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Overpriced, but charming (in a way!) - 28th September, 2006
The fee to get into Ko Samet is now an extortionate 400bt - extortionate because the the island is grossly overdeveloped and rubbish strewn in places. In general, Ko Samet is expensive - expect to pay above Bangkok prices for often substandard services. Anyway, those gripes aside, the mixed reviews of Ao Nuan Bungalows are justified. It is a beautiful, quiet spot, the hosts are lovely and the food is good (if pricey). However, the accommodation is way too basic and overpriced. I paid 600bt (low season) for a hut on the beach, with fan and shared facilities. This is really about 3 times the price it's worth (and there are cheaper options further up the coast). But you pay for the location here. Before you come here be aware that access is a little tricky and can be somewhat terrifying when returning in darkness. So bring a torch. There is an active mosquito population here, so come well prepared - and bear in mind this is a place where creepy crawlies, insects and lizards rule. So if that's not you, give it a miss.

Ao Nuan Bungalows reviewed by cyb023 on 28th September, 2006, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2006
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 12.
cyb023 also reviewed: Amari Boulevard Hotel, Apple's Guest House, Happy Inn, Kim Hotel, Lamphu House, Libra Guesthouse, Nhat Lhan, Rambuttri Village, V.N.Guesthouse, Wendy House.

Very basic and too expensive! - 5th June, 2004
Ao Nuan has very basic accommodation without private toilet facilities -- there's just the one shower unit in the entire resort -- and the toilet units don't have toilet paper! There is no water in the huts and you sleep on very basic mattresses on the floor. Three years ago I paid 250B and that was OK then, but I came back in 2004 and the price was 600/700B -- far too overpriced for what you get. The restaurant is nothing special, but the beach is nice -- perhaps the most beautiful on Ko Samet. The resorts to the north of Ao Nuan leave a lot of litter outside, which is a shame -- considering the island is a national park. At least the premises at Ao Nuan are clean. There are far more beautiful islands in Thailand (Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan etc) with far better beaches. The whole of the island is too expensive I think.

Ao Nuan Bungalows reviewed by rickjans on 5th June, 2004, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2004
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
rickjans also reviewed: A. Mansion, Baan Lotus, Hadthong Hotel, Hin Wong Bungalows, Khanom Golden Beach Resort Hotel, Rambuttri Village, Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Suda Guesthouse, Tancoo Resort, Thai Hotel, Thanh Thuy's Guest House and Hotel, Tung Trang Hotel.

Pretty good - 11th January, 2007
Nice beach, nice bungalow, nice staff. The food was okay, some dishes were better then others. I really liked the beach, the quietness, and the layout of the bungalows and the beach area compared to other places I saw on Ko Samet. Three of us split a two person room for a total of 900B, so 300B per person.

Ao Nuan Bungalows reviewed by sideflip1 on 11th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 9.
sideflip1 also reviewed: Mali Namphu, Mutmee Guesthouse, P.U. Guesthouse, Rosy Guest House, Shanti Lodge, Shanti Lodge, Tubtim resort.

Bring a air filled mattress - 21st August, 2006
Stayed here for nine days, doing nothing. Sipping away my Singhas. After travelling through SE Asia for a month this was exactly what we needed. Had a hut right at the beach, which is very relaxing when you wake up at sunset and can walk right in to the water from your almost private beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I do recommend you bring an air mattress as the "beds" can be uncomfortable. The best way to get there is to get a speedboat from Ban Phe, this way you'll get dropped of right at the beach. Enjoy.

Ao Nuan Bungalows reviewed by pinofrombrielle on 21st August, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2005
Total reviews submitted: 3.
pinofrombrielle also reviewed: Giant Dragon Hotel, Guesthouse Number 6.

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