Hi,

some friends are coming to Thailand soon and they are thinking about staying in Koh Samui or Koh Phangan for some weeks (6 - 8 weeks). Does it make sense to look for an appartment or is a hotel the better solution?

They are looking for a place that is close to the beach, not too many tourists (if thats possible at all) and has some basic necessities such as a Internet connection. Their monthly budget is around 30 - 40k for their accomodation.

Can you recommend a place? What makes sense for them?

rent a room, bungalow or hotel for 2 days, meanwhile, drive round the island and see where you want to stay, there are places everywhere for long term rent

What are the average prices for a basic apartment with aircon?

What are the average prices for a basic apartment with aircon?

A lot less than you stated in your 1st post. I would have thought you would get a bungalow. I did not see many apartments

when I lived there.

decent houses go from anywhere from 8000-25000b a month on KPG

decent houses go from anywhere from 8000-25000b a month on KPG

Same situation on Samui... check around loads of places in many categories!

That sort of money would get total luxury! I'd say spend half that (still get a great place) and spend the rest on having a good time!

That sort of money would get total luxury! I'd say spend half that (still get a great place) and spend the rest on having a good time!

Here in Choengmon - a bit quieter... anywhere from 8,500 - 16,000 (on average) 1 bedroom,shower,small kitchen ( check to make sure the water is included!)

Good recommendation from others though...find a temporary place for a few days - take a drive around and look at the options.

Great! Thanks for the replies. That's good news!

Ban Rom Mai at the north end of chaweng used to do reasonable rooms at reasonable rates - depends on how "remote" your friends want to be? Hence, the "book a room" for a couple of days seems the 100% best suggestion - one persons idea of "not too many tourists" is going to vary from someone elses