Treehouse Silent Beach
Earthy crunchy, good value
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In 2015, the old Silent Beach Bungalows emerged after a major redesign under the new persona, the Treehouse Silent Beach. It offers excellent value as one of the few beachfront resorts on Samui that caters specifically to backpackers.
Travelfish says:
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.
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.
Contact details for Treehouse Silent Beach
Address: 12/2 Moo 1, Mae Nam, Ko Samui
T: (062) 240 4305;
Email: sunshine@tree-house.org
Web: http://www.tree-house.org
Coordinates (for GPS): 100º0'44.19" E, 9º34'13.03" N
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Room rates: Under 600B
Room rates
What we were quoted as a walk-in.
| Bungalow fan private bathroom Add 200 baht for beachfront | 400 baht | 500 baht |
| Bungalow air-con private bathroom Add 200 baht for beachfront | 800 baht | 1,000 baht |
| Family room Sleeps four | 1,200 baht | 1,500 baht |
Reviewed by
David Luekens
David Luekens first came to Thailand in 2005 when Thai friends from his former home of Burlington, Vermont led him on a life-changing trip. Based in Thailand since 2011, he spends much of his time eating in Bangkok street markets and island hopping the Andaman Sea.