The five-stars and standouts, ranked by honest scores. No sponsored placements.
5-star stay in Chaweng, 9.4/10 from 509 guest reviews.
Upmarket beachfront resort offering open-air dining, a spa & an infinity pool with sea views.
Warm quarters in a tranquil hotel offering relaxed dining, tropical gardens & 2 outdoor pools.
North end of Lamai, 30 m from the beach, with an ocean-view pool and private-pool residences.
Down-to-earth rooms & suites in a laid-back beach lodging offering open-air dining & a poolside bar.
4-star stay in Lamai, 9.4/10 from 478 guest reviews.
Tropical villas, many with private plunge pools, in a relaxed resort with waterfront dining & a bar.
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.
Stay in Maenam, 9.4/10 from 447 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.
4-star stay in Chaweng, 9.4/10 from 420 guest reviews.
3-star stay in Chaweng, 9.0/10 from 541 guest reviews.
Bright quarters with outdoor whirlpool tubs in an upscale beachfront resort with a spa & restaurant.
Low-key resort hotel offering bright rooms, open-air dining, 2 pools, a playground, a gym & a spa.
Bright rooms & bungalows, some with balconies, in a relaxed wellness resort offering a trendy cafe.
4-star stay in Maenam, 9.4/10 from 376 guest reviews.
3-star stay in Maenam, 9.6/10 from 324 guest reviews.
Warm villas in a sophisticated hotel with free breakfast, plus a spa, outdoor pools & gulf views.
Upmarket hotel offering a beachfront restaurant & tapas bar, plus an outdoor pool, a spa & a gym.
3-star stay in Chaweng, 9.0/10 from 453 guest reviews.
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