Amari

The staff were genuinely friendly throughout my stay, and the breakfast was actually quite good. The pillows were also some of the most comfortable I’ve had in a hotel for a long time. That being said, the room itself had several issues that I simply wouldn’t expect from a 5-star hotel, especially at around 7,500 THB for two nights. I was staying in a ground floor room, and privacy was far from ideal. People were constantly walking past and could easily look into the room, which made it difficult to feel comfortable. The balcony was full of mosquitoes, and I also found cockroaches inside the room. The hotel should really consider carrying out a proper pest control treatment, as this is not something guests should be dealing with. The biggest issue for me was the air conditioning. The automatic mode kept switching on and off throughout the night, and every time it did, it was loud enough to wake me up. I barely slept during my first night because of it. Another thing that stood out was the bathroom. The bum gun next to the toilet had almost no water pressure at all. This is not a hidden defect or something difficult to notice. Anyone cleaning the bathroom on a daily basis should immediately realise that it is barely working. It made me wonder how regularly rooms are being checked before guests arrive. Overall, the staff were great and the breakfast was enjoyable, but the room quality, maintenance issues, and pest problems fell well below what I would expect from a hotel advertising itself as a 5-star property.

Myself and 14 friends just got back from a group trip here and we all want to go back already. The staff were amazing and made a huge effort to get to know us, and make our stay more enjoyable. Big thanks to Nanathawan who had a lot of patience for the needs of our large group. I think over 100 emails happened back and forth to organise this group trip and she was always happy to accommodate us and make suggestions that would improve our stay. Big thanks to Penn who so warmly welcomed us to breakfast most mornings, learned my coffee order, and had an uncanny habit of appearing right near our group as soon as any of us had a desire for cocktails. To Maysa for so expertly waiting on our beachside banquet and always stopping to talk with us like a good friend no matter where we saw her on the resort. Also the banquet was incredible, it even had fire twirlers make an appearance. To Zeed for making sure we never had to lift a finger by the pool, making sure we were always relaxed, had fresh towels and for bringing funny banter. Every staff member I saw no matter their job l always made an effort to smile or greet me. My friends even met the General Manager by chance and said he was lovely to them. The resort as a whole exceeded all expectations I had. We stayed in both a pool view suite and a deluxe ocean view during our time, and also visited our friends rooms in a variety of locations and all carried a similar standard of luxury, function and tranquillity. Also had personalised hand written welcome cards, fruit and cute welcome messages written on the mirror. The pool view suites are quite peaceful and though they are further away from the lobby, beach and restaurant, the walk is a lovely stroll. Plus you can often get a friendly staff member to drive you back on a golf cart. Location is great. It's in a part of Chaweng that is very close to, but not completely surrounded by all the liveliness and activity that Chaweng provides. So if you want a peaceful beach or poolside holiday one day, and want a busy night of eating, drinking and dancing the next, you can easily have both. Breakfast buffet was incredible. There's Thai and Indian sections, but also a huge section for stuff like, bacon, eggs, fruit, cereal, pancakes etc. Basically anything you associate with breakfast you will find. Cocktails were lovely. Be sure to follow happy hour around, it's at different times at different pools. I could say a lot more but would be here a while. But if you're tossing up on whether or not you should come here, just trust me and do it. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer.

If you want to stay right in the middle of the action yet wake up to pure beachfront bliss, Amari Koh Samui is hard to beat. Located in the heart of Chaweng Beach, you’re steps away from the vibrant, bustling energy of Chaweng — restaurants, nightlife, shopping — all within easy reach. But the real star of the show? The private beach. And I say this confidently: it’s arguably the best stretch of sand in the entire Chaweng area. The sand is powdery, the water is clear and calm, and the beachfront setting feels exclusive and beautifully maintained. The sunbeds and beachside seating area are perfect for long, lazy afternoons, and the beachfront bar makes sunset time something to look forward to every day. The arrival experience sets the tone immediately. The lobby is open, airy, and filled with natural daylight. As you walk in, you’re greeted by a sweeping view of the ocean — that instant “I’m officially on holiday” moment. Dining is another highlight. Prego is widely regarded as one of the best Italian restaurants on the island — authentic flavors, excellent pasta, and a lively atmosphere. Amaya Café, the all-day dining venue, offers an impressive international spread, including strong Indian and vegetarian options. Overall, Amari Samui delivers that perfect balance of location, beach quality, dining, and atmosphere. It was truly one of the most memorable holiday experiences we’ve had in Samui.