We are a coulple in our mid thirties and stayed at the Samui Amanda Resort in August. The Resort itself was lovely, rooms a bit basic but clean. . . . but absolutely nothing going on there. There were no other restaurants or shops in the immediate vicinity,a 20 minute stroll down a busy main road brought you to a small shop selling basic stuff and a beachside restaurant, that was sometimes open sometimes closed, which was a pain if you had decided not to dine at the hotel that evening & walked all the way down there. The food at the hotel was o.k, but got a bit tedious after a few days, staff were o.k, friendly enough. The beach was also a bit of a let down, no swimming - too shallow, no sunbathing really as the tide comes right in very early, Chaweng Beach is a lot nicer. We had to go into Chaweng most nights as the resort was far too boring to have spent 10 nights. We got the free bus supplied by the hotel, but this means you must be ready for 19.30, and a taxi back which averaged at 500 bahts. Tip. If going to Chaweng in the day, jump on the van type taxis, bit of a bumpy ride but only pennies.

wouldn't stay here again as there are far more nicer hotels for the same cost in a better location.

Wow what a place.

the staff are great, and always try there best to help you.

we stayed in the honeymoon suite, I would recomend this or a beach frount as you are only about 5 meters from the beach.

Very good food at good prices.

you are away from the main town but if you want the naff tacky main drag with late bars, clubs and drag acts then you might not be your thing.

This is a quiet resort to relax and enjoy.

ok...i wanted to book a trip flight plus hotel..when i usually go somewhere and book when i arrive..i landed at night at samui airport,been transfered in a mercedes which maybe didn t done the first but for sure the second world war.then i arrive ,i talk to the reception ..hmmm they say yes and ok to wathever you say,i don t think they uinderstand anything that going on.anyway i go to my room.i booked a front beach bungalow,wich at night seemed to be with a nice view,wrong..when i wake up i see the massage bungalow in front of my window lokking at my room the all time..then i go get my first breakfast,what they call a breakfast..served by some terribles local mama,no smle..i know no money no honey ..but damn..next thing is the queer manager ,really really gay,who comes every 5 minutes to tell u that u can have a massage ,it s all free.
i stayed 4 nights on 14,i ve checked out ,they wanted me to pay the 14 nights whatever..i had to call the police to solve the oproblem.
i finished my stay at BAHN SABAI sunset beach resort and spa,close to le meridien,where i finally found a heaven on hearth
just don t go there

We stayed at the Samui Amanda for 2 weeks in June 2007. From the moment we got there the staff were extremely helpful and lovely. The pool area is lovely and the resort has an authentic thai charm about it.

Yes, it is arouns a 25 minute taxi ride to Chaweng, but is that a bad thing?! Just enjoy the relaxing/peaceful resort and go on a few trips like we did. There is a good service from the hotel, where you can book days out.

The food is lovely and very reasonable! They have great fish dishes and authentic thai food for around £4 pp per meal!

I would say, if you are looking for a relaxing break and friendly people, with the option of visiting other areas easily, this is def the place to go.

We didnt want to come home!