Name: Marasca Samui
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $481

Marasca Samui, Ko SamuiMarasca Samui in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.5, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $481 a night (cached, not a live quote).Marasca Samui is a 62-room beachfront resort situated on Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui. The property caters to families and pet owners, offering air-conditioned rooms equipped with seating areas and coffee makers. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, visit the on-site spa, or dine at the Cabanas Koh Samui Beach Club. The hotel provides valet parking and airport shuttle services for convenience. While the resort offers a central location near the beach, the rooms are part of a smaller, boutique-scale property. It suits travellers looking for modern interiors and direct access to the coast.What stands out

Beachfront location on Chaweng Beach

On-site spa and massage services

Pet friendly accommodation

Private plunge pools and baths

Watch out for

Small number of guest rooms

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