Vimarn Samed Resort

Great views.

Clean, cosy, great view, and one of the few properties on Samet with a pool.

This is undoubtedly the nicest resort in the Wong Duean beach area, out on a peninsula so a little removed from the evening noise of the beach. We stayed here 13 years ago and were impressed with the improvements made in the intervening years, particularly the pool and surrounding area. We had a deluxe seafront room, which was beautiful. The little cabin style rooms are also lovely, but we appreciated the light and the amazing view from ours. The hotel restaurant is excellent, and no more expensive than any along the beach. However, it definitely feels 'nicer' than some of the beach ones, and if you need a break from the relentless loud music and fire-dancer shows on the beach, it's lovely to eat here. We enjoyed the breakfasts, although after a week there, they did feel a bit 'samey'! But it was good coffee, and the Asian dishes were generally very nice. The staff were unobtrusive but nice. The poolside bar was excellent, and served a wide choice of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The fruit smoothies were very nice, as was the iced coffee. The cocktails weren't very strong though!

The sense of privacy. We were at the end of the beach, no people passing in front of our bungalow. Amazing restaurant, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stir fried curry crub is a must! One of the best I ever had. Beautiful afternoon by the pool with drinks at the bar. Best sunset of the island I guess. Overall good experience!

Sea view; the family room had a mezzanine level which made it seem more spacious. However, the ladder to the mezzanine is quite treacherous so would not recommend for small kids. The staff were friendly.