qwertyyy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi, Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 bangrak maybe a good option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbo Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi,Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance south end of chaweng beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuicoconut Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi,Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance Bangrak or Bophut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi,Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance Bangrak or Bophut Boput yes, maybe, but Ban Rak? Along that busy Road? South Chaweng - YES! Mae Nam - Bophut Lamai - southern End Depends on quite a few things one may want or not... budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSingh Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Get a sleeping Bag & doss down in Dream Girls ?? In fact, scrub the Sleeping Bag... Edited January 22, 2009 by MSingh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Not Bangrak if you want nice beaches (I lived there a year, trust me). Bophut nearby Fisherman's Village sounds like what the OP is looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Hi,Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance Bangrak or Bophut Boput yes, maybe, but Ban Rak? Along that busy Road? South Chaweng - YES! Mae Nam - Bophut Lamai - southern End Depends on quite a few things one may want or not... budget? South Chaweng is good, Or Lamai? Edited January 22, 2009 by Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbo Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Get a sleeping Bag & doss down in Dream Girls ?? In fact, scrub the Sleeping Bag... why not rent the sleeping bag for the night from said establishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi,Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance Bangrak or Bophut Boput yes, maybe, but Ban Rak? Along that busy Road? South Chaweng - YES! Mae Nam - Bophut Lamai - southern End Depends on quite a few things one may want or not... budget? the best places on Samui indeed - except Bophut Menam from the middle to the Western - lefthand side - end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Hi,Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance Bangrak or Bophut Boput yes, maybe, but Ban Rak? Along that busy Road? South Chaweng - YES! Mae Nam - Bophut Lamai - southern End Depends on quite a few things one may want or not... budget? the best places on Samui indeed - except Bophut Menam from the middle to the Western - lefthand side - end OK - agreed, but the demands: close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties regarding the place/beach the OP is looking for, are somewhat difficult to match, it's either or neither! Agreed? This is imho best represented in Fishermans Village but then the beach life isn't all that great and the partly 'muddy/slimy' seabed.... West Mae Nam Beach is wonderful beach but then shops, market, night life is a an entire different story, one will have to make compromises! As I don't see 'ol Rose Bar, or the other shacks down the Temple gate road, of great entertainment value, even one has occasional life music... Southern end of Chaweng, from "Paradise Resort" onwards has it somewhat all, but then, it could be perceived as "too busy", I just love the choices, Laem Din Market in walking distance, many choices of Restaurants, Thai & International, from dirt cheap to very upscale, heaps of entertainment choices, lived in Mae Nam for a long time... though the beach is good, but the surroundings have deteriorated a lot! Edited January 22, 2009 by Samuian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyyy Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks guys. Chaweng and Mae Nam beach has alot of good feedback. I heard the 'noisy' side of Samui is Lamai, is it true? Also any good hotels to recommend? Budget anywhere up to 2000THB a night for 3 star and above. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi,Would like to get some advice from people on where the best place to stay in Koh Samui, for holiday. Would prefer somewhere close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties. Thanks in advance Bangrak or Bophut Boput yes, maybe, but Ban Rak? Along that busy Road? South Chaweng - YES! Mae Nam - Bophut Lamai - southern End Depends on quite a few things one may want or not... budget? the best places on Samui indeed - except Bophut Menam from the middle to the Western - lefthand side - end OK - agreed, but the demands: close to good cheap markets, shops, nice beach, and food. Night life quiet not too busy, or too many parties regarding the place/beach the OP is looking for, are somewhat difficult to match, it's either or neither! Agreed? This is imho best represented in Fishermans Village but then the beach life isn't all that great and the partly 'muddy/slimy' seabed.... West Mae Nam Beach is wonderful beach but then shops, market, night life is a an entire different story, one will have to make compromises! As I don't see 'ol Rose Bar, or the other shacks down the Temple gate road, of great entertainment value, even one has occasional life music... Southern end of Chaweng, from "Paradise Resort" onwards has it somewhat all, but then, it could be perceived as "too busy", I just love the choices, Laem Din Market in walking distance, many choices of Restaurants, Thai & International, from dirt cheap to very upscale, heaps of entertainment choices, lived in Mae Nam for a long time... though the beach is good, but the surroundings have deteriorated a lot! uhm, you are right, I read that too hastily Chaweng South would be best choice. Southern Lamai and Menam middle would be also ok. From, let's say, Wandee Bung., it's not too far to Menam village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyyy Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Chaweng South? So what good hotels or resorts would you's recommend? About 2000 THB a night. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Where in "South Lamai"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 where or what hotels in Southern Lamai or Southern Chaweng? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 where or what hotels in Southern Lamai or Southern Chaweng? Chaweng: Tango Resort Corto Maltese OP Bungalows... Chaweng sth.: Seascape Beach Resort... Samui Lagoon Bay Baan Talay Resort southern most - bit off ... but nice: Sea Side Bungalow Lamai: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Is it advisable to book before, or walk-ins? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Is it advisable to book before, or walk-ins?Cheers Depends walk in prices are usually the highest shelf prices - one never knows until - I would suggest to book a minimum and then extend with bargain power of staying there already! Or contact them directly.... make sure U know all the online offers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 where or what hotels in Southern Lamai or Southern Chaweng? Chaweng: Tango Resort Corto Maltese OP Bungalows... Chaweng sth.: Seascape Beach Resort... Samui Lagoon Bay Baan Talay Resort southern most - bit off ... but nice: Sea Side Bungalow Lamai: ? Cheers, thanks alot. The ones suggested looked pretty nice, will look further into it. My wife however likes The Chaweng Garnden Beach Resort, Or the Weekender Resort and Spa (on Lamai) are these any good? Close to shops and beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 where or what hotels in Southern Lamai or Southern Chaweng? Chaweng: Tango Resort Corto Maltese OP Bungalows... Chaweng sth.: Seascape Beach Resort... Samui Lagoon Bay Baan Talay Resort southern most - bit off ... but nice: Sea Side Bungalow Lamai: ? Cheers, thanks alot. The ones suggested looked pretty nice, will look further into it. My wife however likes The Chaweng Garnden Beach Resort, Or the Weekender Resort and Spa (on Lamai) are these any good? Close to shops and beach. weekender is nice, and they are doing 50% off at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 weekender is nice, and they are doing 50% off at the moment Cheers. Looking at the internet prices, no mention of 50% off. Where can I contact or book at the special discount rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Cheers.Looking at the internet prices, no mention of 50% off. Where can I contact or book at the special discount rates. best to send them an email and mentioned a ' Friend ' saw the 50 % sign off at the front of the hotel and say you would like that rate Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Cheers will do. look forward to Koh Samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Cheers will do.look forward to Koh Samui. if weekender, say "Hello!" to "Big Mama" from me! (if you see her, you know why!) while doing some research I came across the Lamai Inn 99 Homepage - quite funny how easy thai can take things... Check this out: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Cheers will do.look forward to Koh Samui. if weekender, say "Hello!" to "Big Mama" from me! (if you see her, you know why!) while doing some research I came across the Lamai Inn 99 Homepage - quite funny how easy thai can take things... Check this out: Lamai Inn 99 Operates at a 95% occupancy rate during high and peak seasons and many of our guests are repeat customers who stay on overage of two weeks. i can say most are overaged or past it who stay there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Cheers.Looking at the internet prices, no mention of 50% off. Where can I contact or book at the special discount rates. best to send them an email and mentioned a ' Friend ' saw the 50 % sign off at the front of the hotel and say you would like that rate Thanks Nope. No sale on at the moment. But looks alright not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALAK Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Get a sleeping Bag & doss down in Dream Girls ?? In fact, scrub the Sleeping Bag... no need for sleeping bag they have 3 really nice en suite rooms upstairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobaan Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Could you please keep us updated on the Weekender situation . You can tell them another "friend" wants to come in mid February.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Could you please keep us updated on the Weekender situation . You can tell them another "friend" wants to come in mid February.! The Weekender situation is that there is no sale. Sales and promotions are effective in May to June. So I guess it's full rates. Still deciding either Chaweng or Lamai, still got a couple of days to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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