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Colourful banners and Northern Thai lanterns join Tibetan prayer flags and bits of Buddhist-inspired wisdom in the beachfront restaurant, where you can chill on a floor cushion while listening to mellow music and munching on a falafel. We reckon that hippies will feel at home here, though it’s also a good option for families or anyone seeking an affordable room by the beach.

Classic Samui beach shack. Photo: David Luekens

Made of wood, bamboo and cement, around 20 multi-coloured bungalows are set close together and come in a few different sizes with choice of fan or air-con. Spacey abstract art and stained blue-and-green glass mingles with orange walls in the pricier rooms. Beds are comfortable and all of the clean bathrooms come with hot-water showers. You also get free WiFi and a porch with hammock.

Treehouse is located towards the east end of Mae Nam Beach and there’s very little around for quite a distance – great if you like isolation but not so good if you tire of the scene and aren’t into renting a car or motorbike, both of which can be arranged at the resort. Otherwise this is a solid option on an island where cheap fan-cooled beach bungalows are hard to come by. It’s a popular spot; do book ahead in high season.