Ko Samet Travel Forum

I am looking at visiting Ko Samet Haad Sai Kaew around New Year time (not the weekend). What are the chances of just turning up & getting a decent bungalow/guesthouse for under 1000 baht.

We are looking to stay at the paradee resort for our honeymoon, but do not want to just eat etc there. I understand that we are right at the end of the island but are there any restaurants etc nearby that are walkable or if not how difficult would it be to get transport to say candle light beach? Any tips would be greatly received

I am looking for mr. Bart Koekoek from Amsterdam Holland
birthday 13 december 1956.
He is traveling on Ko Samet
It is very urgent that he make contact with:
Mr. Maarten van der Wilk from Amsterdam
His familie is in problem.
Did anybody see him? Please let him know to cal me.
+31-626228539 or email: mwvanderwilk@hotmail.com

Thanks
Maarten

Any photos of Vongduern Beach Resort to share?
What are the recent reviews? Anyone stayed there?
Thanks in advance

What about this resort?
Any recent reviews and photos?
Planning for coming holidays.
Thanks

Are there any tailors in Koh Samet?

Hi,

Whats the weather like in the middle of November?

Hi All, Planning to stay there for a week in November if your reviews are good?

Any advice welcome.

Thanks,

Ian

I have been looking constantly for the last 5 days for somewhere to go with a relaxing atmosphere, but also be able to grab a drink in the evening..somewhere with lovely beaches and see-through water, but also nowhere more than 500B a night....

I have been to Koh Tao three times over the last 3 years and I guess Im looking for something very similar to that, but just cant seem to find it...

I have looked at Koh Chang, Koh Samet and all that area, but just cannot find a single review that says the same thing! Today is 20th Oct and I want to fly there on 24th, so as you can see, time is not on my side!!!

Any ideas please...Gulf of Thailand islands will be rainy now as otherwise I would prob just go back to Samui and the cosy little bungalows we had there one year...

And of course there are so many places which do not probably advertise on the internet so there may in fact be places like Im looking for, but I wouldnt know until I arrived...

Help please...Ko Chang pros and cons, Koh Samet pros and cons...and of course anywhere else in that area! South west is too expensive for me.

Thank you.

Hopefully, someone can answer me before Friday. I tried to make a reservation at Tubtim Resort but I need to call and reconfirm on Friday. After looking at many sites about Ko Samet it looks like to get a budget bungalow you really can't make reservations and you just need to go there. Is this weekend going to be too busy and we may not get get a room? Also, we may get to the pier after 6:00 p.m. and it looks like the ferrys stop then. What is the best/cheapest way to get a speedboat after 6:00 p.m.? Go to a travel agency? Are they still even open at night? I have loads of questions, sorry about that. Thanks much.

Arriving mid week in February and would like to book a beach front bungalow in Ko Samet. I would be grateful for any recommendations for somewhere quiet but within walking distance of bars and restaurants approx 2500 baht per night. Also approx cost of getting from the ferry to resort.
Thanks in advance
Derek

Ploy samet Restaurant and Mook Samed Restaurant for dining with family.
Which one is good and less expensive?

Is Koh Samet more affordable than Pattaya in terms of food and daily sea activities ?

Has anybody been to Ao Phai Beach?
How far is it to go to the to Hat Sai Kaew Beach and to WongDuern Beach?
How's entertainment and eating (day/night) in this beach?

Recent opinions or reviews(pros/cons) are all welcomed.

I am looking for a nice place to stay on Ko Samet. Preferably with a hot shower and seaview/beachfront if possible without having to pay a fortune. It would also be great if it was on a quieter beach. Any suggestions? Thanks!

hello..

we are a couplethat are arriving on koh samet on 24 of april and will be staying 10 days.....we would like to stay on beach, lung dam, thain.....

how can we book??

Best Regards Ace

1) How to and good way to travel to Rayong and Ko Samet?
b) What are the best months/time to travel to Ko Samet?

Hello VT:

Plan to Koh Samet in Feb. with 2 kids, 6 and 4yrs old.

1) Which beach is the best choice to stay with the mini marts and restaurants with easy walking access?

2) Any recommendation for the mid range price kids friendly family resort we can choose? My budget is no more than 2500B/night. Thanks in advance!

Me and my partner are planning to visit thailand in the third week of July. We havent been able to decide whether to go to Ko Chang or Ko Samet for two to three nights. My first choice had been Ko Chang due to its unspoiled and clean beaches but we are concern about the rain and since this is off season we are wondering if its gonna be too quite. We also read that the beaches in Ko Chang are not as beautiful as Ko Samet. Please advise

Hi how are you?

I was wondering if it's the right time of year to go snorkeling at the moment; ie. July. Where are the best locations on the island to go snorkeling?

Thank you!
:) Connie

Hi,

It's been 3 years since I was last on Ko Samet and it seems like it's really gone upmarket since then. I used to stay at Sai Kaew Villa in May for around 500 Baht for a deluxe fan room without breakfast, does anyone know if this is still possible for a walk in rate. Also are the restaurant/bar prices still the same as they were. I used to love my beach bbq and cheap beer chang at 60 baht a large bottle.

Hope everyone there is having a great time
Thanks in advance
Sharon

How is Tonsak resort? Is it clean, on a good beach, close to other restaurants, bar? How's the toilets, do they flush? Their website is http://www.tonsak.com/

We want to go to thailand in march and like to visit ko samet and ko chang.
does any body know how to get there (or first to rayong) from the new airport in bangkok? how is rayong, is it ok for two or three days?

Hi I am so confused, I am trying to establish which is the better islands - Ko Samet or Ko Lanta. Is July/August a good time to go to any one of these islands. Please help!!!

I am trying to book a hotel room in Koh Samet from Dec 29 to Jan 2 but all the hotels contacted are full. A couple of them have availability but their rates are prohibitive, over 10,000 Bath. Any ideas & suggestions on a decent hotel are welcome! Thanks!

My husband and I are planning to spend a few nights in Ko Samet in early January. It seems some of the hotels do not take reservations. Can anyone advise us whether or not we should chance it and show up without reservations? We would like to stay somewhere like Naga Bungalows.

I am attempting to contact the Ao Prao Resort directly to confirm a booking. Does anyone have the resort email address, web site address or phone number?

Are any bars showing this years Ryder Cup ?

Any suggestions on easy travel between Phuket and Ko Samet and how long will this take?

Cheers