The sweet spot — good pools, good locations, fair prices. Ranked by guest score.
Informal apartments & villas, some with private pools, in a relaxed beach resort with free Wi-Fi.
Relaxed rooms & villas, plus an outdoor saltwater pool, a poolside bar/restaurant & Thai massage.
Unassuming bungalows in a laid-back hotel offering free Wi-Fi, plus an outdoor pool & a terrace.
Low-key budget hotel close to a beach, offering an open-air restaurant & complimentary Wi-Fi.
4-star stay in Bophut, 9.4/10 from 162 guest reviews.
4-star stay in Fisherman's Village, 8.8/10 from 226 guest reviews.
3-star stay in Maenam, 9.6/10 from 143 guest reviews.
Bright, contemporary rooms, all-day dining, 2 pools & a rooftop terrace bar with live music.
Unpretentious resort with low-key bungalows, plus gardens, a private beach & beachfront dining.
Stay in Lamai, 9.0/10 from 199 guest reviews.
4-star stay in Bophut, 9.0/10 from 199 guest reviews.
1-star stay in Bophut, 8.8/10 from 222 guest reviews.
Laid-back rooms, suites & villas in a relaxed hotel offering a restaurant, plus an outdoor pool.
Stay in Nathon, 10/10 from 115 guest reviews.
3-star stay in Lamai, 9.6/10 from 139 guest reviews.
3-star stay in Chaweng, 8.2/10 from 323 guest reviews.
Unfussy rooms in a casual hotel offering an outdoor pool & direct beach access, plus a restaurant.
Basic quarters in a casual resort offering beach access & a restaurant, plus Wi-Fi.
Pared-down resort on the beach, offering a restaurant & a bar, plus a beachfront deck.
2-star stay in Maenam, 8.4/10 from 270 guest reviews.
2-star stay in Chaweng, 8.6/10 from 236 guest reviews.
3-star stay in Lamai, 8.8/10 from 208 guest reviews.
Stay in Lipa Noi, 9.8/10 from 116 guest reviews.
4-star stay in Bophut, 9.4/10 from 142 guest reviews.
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