The five-stars and standouts, ranked by honest scores. .
Refined beachfront lodging offering elegant suites & villas, plus posh restaurants, a pool & a spa.
Bright suites & villas in a waterfront lodging with Thai & international fare, a beach bar & a spa.
Serene beach resort with 2 open-air restaurants, an outdoor pool & warmly decorated rooms & suites.
Upscale all-suite hotel offering an outdoor pool, plus a restaurant, a spa & a fitness center.
Refined suites & villas in an upscale beach resort offering a spa & dining, plus an outdoor pool.
Polished beachfront resort offering stylish quarters, upscale dining, a spa & an outdoor pool.
4-star stay in Chaweng, 9.2/10 from 655 guest reviews.
Upmarket beachfront resort offering open-air dining, a spa & an infinity pool with sea views.
4-star stay in Lamai, 9.2/10 from 539 guest reviews.
Modern hostel providing rooms & bright capsules, along with a game lounge & free Wi-Fi.
2-star stay in Maenam, 9.2/10 from 523 guest reviews.
Stylish hotel offering sleek quarters with gulf views, plus a restaurant, an infinity pool & a spa.
Posh beachfront hotel with refined accommodations, plus an infinity pool & an airy restaurant.
Simple dorms, some with sea views, in a relaxed hostel offering a cafe/bar & direct beach access.
Upmarket hotel offering a beachfront restaurant & tapas bar, plus an outdoor pool, a spa & a gym.
3-star stay in Fisherman's Village, 9.2/10 from 388 guest reviews.
0-star stay in Nathon, 9.2/10 from 386 guest reviews.
High-end adults-only hotel offering a private beach area & a mineral-water pool.
Stay in Lipa Noi, 9.2/10 from 359 guest reviews.
Casual rooms in a polished hotel offering an outdoor pool, a cafeteria & a spa, plus a gym.
Refined hotel offering a restaurant, a garden & an outdoor pool, plus direct beach access.
3-star stay in Fisherman's Village, 9.2/10 from 302 guest reviews.
Sophisticated hotel offering direct beach access, 2 outdoor pools & 2 restaurants, plus a pool bar.
Plush villas with outdoor showers, plus an infinity pool, 2 gourmet restaurants & a wellness spa.
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