Name: Samui first house hotel
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $38

Samui first house hotel, Ko SamuiSamui first house hotel in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 57 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 1.1. Rooms from about $38 a night (cached, not a live quote).Samui First House Hotel is a 3-star property located on the Chaweng Noi beachfront in Koh Samui. Positioned between Chaweng and Chaweng Noi beaches, the hotel provides direct beach access and an outdoor swimming pool. It suits budget-conscious travellers and families looking for a central location near local shopping and nightlife. Rooms include modern interiors, minibars, and air conditioning. While the setting offers a quieter atmosphere than the main Chaweng strip, guests should note that some visitors have reported issues with air conditioning reliability and breakfast freshness.What stands out

Direct beach access

Outdoor swimming pool

Affordable room rates

Free parking and WiFi

Watch out for

Unreliable air conditioning

Breakfast quality varies

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