Affordable Koh Samui Hotels and Resorts
Koh Samui has a wide range of places to stay, from simple beach hotels and small resorts through to larger beachfront properties. This page keeps things on the affordable side, with hotels that can suit travellers who want a decent base without spending the whole holiday budget before they have even found the beach.
Most of these hotels are around Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Maenam. Prices change a lot between seasons, weekends and holidays, so use the Agoda links to check current prices, photos and availability before booking.
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I have listed a useful mix of affordable Koh Samui hotels below. If you want to see more places, current prices and availability, use the Agoda search box below.
First Residence Hotel
First Residence Hotel is a practical hotel near the southern end of Chaweng, close to Chaweng Noi Beach. It can suit travellers who want an affordable base without being right in the middle of the busiest nightlife strip.
This is a useful choice if you want easy access to Chaweng, but still prefer something a little quieter than the main beach road chaos.
Location: Chaweng / Chaweng Noi, Koh Samui
First Bungalow Beach Resort
First Bungalow Beach Resort is a long-running beachfront option at the quieter southern end of Chaweng. It is a good one to check if you want beach access without paying high-end resort prices.
This part of Chaweng can work well for families and travellers who want to be near the action, but not sleeping directly on top of it. Always a handy compromise on Samui.
Location: South Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Chaweng Cove Beach Resort
Chaweng Cove Beach Resort is a beachfront option in Chaweng and is worth checking if you want to stay close to restaurants, shops and the main beach area.
It is a practical choice for travellers who want Chaweng convenience without going straight into the expensive resort category. Chaweng is busy, but sometimes that is exactly why people stay there.
Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Chaweng Garden Beach Resort
Chaweng Garden Beach Resort is right in the main Chaweng area and is useful if you want the beach, restaurants and nightlife close by. It is one of the stronger affordable-to-mid options from the old list.
This is not the quietest part of Koh Samui, but it is convenient. Good for travellers who want to walk out the door and have things happening nearby.
Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Baan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa
Baan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa is another central Chaweng beach option. It is worth checking if you want a smaller resort feel while still being close to the main beach road.
This can work well if you want beach access and convenience, but do not want a giant resort complex. As always with Chaweng, check the exact location so you know how much action you are signing up for.
Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Samui Natien Resort
Samui Natien Resort is in Chaweng, close enough to the main area but often a little calmer than being right in the thick of it. It can suit travellers who want a simple beach-area hotel with easy access to shops and restaurants.
This is a decent option to check if you want Chaweng convenience without feeling like you are staying in the middle of a nightclub. No guarantees, of course. This is still Samui.
Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Montien House Hotel
Montien House Hotel is a long-running Chaweng Beach stay with a handy location. It is a good one to check if you want to stay close to the main beach and still keep things reasonably simple.
This is an older-style Koh Samui option, not a shiny new luxury resort. The location is the main draw, especially if you want to be right around Chaweng.
Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Lamai Buri Resort
Lamai Buri Resort is a good affordable option to check around Lamai. It is not right in the busiest part of Chaweng, which may be a blessing depending on what sort of holiday you are after.
Lamai has a more relaxed feel than Chaweng but still has plenty of restaurants, bars and beach life. This can be a useful base if you prefer that side of the island.
Location: Lamai, Koh Samui
Aloha Resort
Aloha Resort is in Lamai and is a useful option if you want a straightforward beach-area resort in one of Samui’s more laid-back main beach towns.
Lamai is still developed, but it is generally less full-on than Chaweng. Good if you want beach, food and a bit of nightlife without the full circus.
Location: Lamai Beach, Koh Samui
Varinda Garden Resort
Varinda Garden Resort is a colourful, garden-style stay around Lamai. It is worth checking if you want something with a bit more character than a plain hotel block.
This is better for travellers who like smaller, quirkier places and do not need a polished beachfront resort. Check the current room photos first, as the style may not be for everyone.
Location: Lamai, Koh Samui
Pinnacle Samui Resort
Pinnacle Samui Resort is on Maenam Beach, away from the busiest Chaweng and Lamai areas. It can suit travellers who want a quieter beach stay without pushing into high-end resort prices.
Maenam is a good area if you want a slower pace, local restaurants and beach time. Not the place to stay if your plan is Chaweng nightlife every night.
Location: Maenam Beach, Koh Samui
ibis Samui Bophut
ibis Samui Bophut is a simple, reliable hotel option on Bophut Beach. It is a useful choice if you want a known hotel brand, a beachfront position and easy access to Fisherman’s Village.
This is not a luxury resort, but that is the point. It is a practical base for people who want Bophut without paying silly money.
Location: Bophut Beach, Koh Samui
Amarin Samui Hotel
Amarin Samui Hotel is the current name to use instead of the older Amarin Victoria Resort wording. It is in the Maenam area and works better as a comfortable base than a beachfront resort.
This is worth checking if you want something quieter than Chaweng and are happy staying away from the main beach-road rush.
Location: Maenam, Koh Samui
Baan Samui Resort
Baan Samui Resort is in the Chaweng area and can be a useful affordable-to-mid option if you want a central beach holiday without jumping to the high-end resorts.
It is best for travellers who want convenience and beach access around Chaweng. Check current photos and room types before booking, as Chaweng hotels can vary a fair bit.
Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui