Amari Koh Samui
Upscale comfort right on the Chaweng strip, best for people who want the noise close but not in the room.
Plan your visit
- Price
- $$$$
- Upscale
Book Shoulder Season
May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
Details
- Address
- 14, 3 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 77 300 306
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About Amari Koh Samui
Chaweng is the loud end of Samui, and this place puts you right in it. That's the whole point. You get restaurants, shops and bars within walking distance, and a resort with enough polish that you can retreat from all of it when you've had your fill. If you're after silence and an empty stretch of sand, book somewhere on the south or west coast instead. This isn't that, and pretending otherwise sets you up for disappointment.
Inside the grounds there are three restaurants plus an open-air bar, so you can go a couple of days without leaving if you can't face the strip. There's an outdoor pool, which I'd use in the late afternoon when the beach crowds are at their worst, and a spa on site. It's an Amari, so the standard is consistent rather than surprising. That suits a lot of travelers just fine, particularly families and anyone who wants a known quantity for a first trip to the island.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Amari Koh Samui, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minDiscovery DiversActivities & Tours · 20 m · 4.8★
- 1 minSALAWellness & Spas · 100 m · 4.9★
- 3 minSamui Natien ResortHotels & Resorts · 210 m · 4.3★
- 4 minGrand Cafe Karaoke & RooftopRestaurants & Food · 310 m · 4.9★
- 4 minBaan Ya JaiRestaurants & Food · 320 m · 4.7★
- 4 minShare Restaurant - Koh SamuiRestaurants & Food · 350 m · 4.8★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Amari Koh Samui, round out your day in Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.
14, 3 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Hotels & Resorts
Compare OTAs and Direct Rates
Always check the hotel's own website after finding a rate on Agoda or Booking.com. Many Thai properties offer a best-rate guarantee or throw in perks like free breakfast when you book direct.
Location Matters More Than Stars
A well-located 3-star hotel often beats a remote 5-star resort. In Bangkok, staying near a BTS or MRT station saves hours; on islands, proximity to the beach you actually want matters most.
Amari Koh Samui: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amari Koh Samui worth visiting?
Amari Koh Samui holds a 4.5★ rating from 2,164 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of Amari Koh Samui?
Amari Koh Samui is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Amari Koh Samui?
Amari Koh Samui is upscale (฿฿฿) relative to other hotels & resorts in Koh Samui.
When is the best time to visit Amari Koh Samui?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Amari Koh Samui located?
Amari Koh Samui is at 14, 3 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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