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Muang Samui

A resort on Chaweng Beach with 53 suites, a beachfront pool, a spa and two restaurants.

4.5(780)
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About Muang Samui

Muang Samui is a beachfront spa resort on Chaweng Beach Road, and its own website calls it Muang Samui Spa Resort. It has 53 suites, a freeform pool on the beach, a spa, a gym and two places to eat, Anand Restaurant and Bar and the Babou Supper Club.

It sits in the busy middle of Chaweng, with bars and restaurants a short walk away, and guests describe the grounds as a quiet garden despite that. Its sister resort, Royal Muang Samui Villas, is a separate property about 4 km north.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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13/1 m2 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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Muang Samui: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muang Samui worth visiting?

Muang Samui holds a 4.5★ rating from 780 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Koh Samui.

When is the best time to visit Muang 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 Muang Samui located?

Muang Samui is at 13/1 m2 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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