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Rooms
9.4Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and overall pleasing accommodations.
Cleanliness
8.4Generally clean, but some mentions of noise and issues with plumbing.
Location
9.4Well-located, close to the beach and necessary amenities, with a quiet atmosphere.
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Mae Nam, TH
1.1 km (0.65 mi) from original


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Samui Zenity
9.1/10Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
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9.2/10Samui Zenity
8.7Rooms are described as beautiful, well designed and with sufficient storage; however the bedbug incident and a few minor remarks (ants/bugs) reduce this score modestly.
Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
7.0Rooms are comfortable and spacious for many, but several mention issues: noisy or inefficient aircon (including leaking), dark rooms, very firm beds for some, and some wear requiring renovation.
Shangrilah Bungalow
8.7Specific sentiment from text: Clean and comfortable bungalows with daily housekeeping.
Ampha Place Hotel
9.4Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and overall pleasing accommodations.
Samui Zenity
7.5Most guests describe rooms as tidy and well kept, but there is a significant report of bedbugs (room #1) and related bites, which lowers the cleanliness score.
Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
8.0Multiple guests describe rooms as very clean and neat and rooftop pool maintained, though one guest reported infrequent/irregular room cleaning during an 8-day stay.
Shangrilah Bungalow
7.3Specific sentiment from text: Multiple mentions of dirty beach, ants, and cleaning concerns.
Ampha Place Hotel
8.4Generally clean, but some mentions of noise and issues with plumbing.
Samui Zenity
8.2Described as quiet and set back from the main road (calm location) but slightly outside the beach/shops; free shuttle mitigates the distance though some guests note a need for a scooter and rough roads.
Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
7.5Good location near shops, market and ~10 minute walk to the beach and pier, but often on a busy/main road and some found access to sea/ crossings inconvenient.
Shangrilah Bungalow
9.3Specific sentiment from text: Great location right on the beach, convenient for activities.
Ampha Place Hotel
9.4Well-located, close to the beach and necessary amenities, with a quiet atmosphere.
Samui Zenity
10.0Consistently praised — owners and staff are described as extremely friendly, welcoming, helpful and attentive; multiple mentions of excellent host interaction and shuttle service.
Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
8.5Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, professional and helpful (offered room change for leaking AC); some operational quirks noted (limited reception hours).
Shangrilah Bungalow
9.2Specific sentiment from text: Staff were exceptionally kind and helpful, accommodating guest needs.
Ampha Place Hotel
9.9Guests praised the exceptional service and hospitality from staff, particularly mentioning manager Sam.
Samui Zenity
—Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
—Shangrilah Bungalow
—Ampha Place Hotel
—Samui Zenity
9.8Breakfasts receive enthusiastic praise (notably sweet pancake), described as excellent by multiple guests; shared kitchen also appreciated.
Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
8.0No substantive mentions of hotel F&B in reviews; assigned target baseline.
Shangrilah Bungalow
8.3Specific sentiment from text: Breakfast options were noted as limited, but food was described as delicious.
Ampha Place Hotel
8.4Breakfast options could be improved, but overall dining was praised.
Samui Zenity
9.8Very positive mentions of pool with a children’s slide, toys, books, shared kitchen, play area and regular free shuttle — family-friendly amenities are a strong plus.
Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
8.0Rooftop pool and terrace are highlights and generally praised; pool area noted as calm and pleasant though a bit lacking in atmosphere. Some shower/fixture issues reported.
Shangrilah Bungalow
8.8Specific sentiment from text: Pool and beach amenities were well-received.
Ampha Place Hotel
9.4Great pool and essential amenities provided, such as coffee and tea.
Samui Zenity
9.3Guests explicitly state 'great value for money' and praise the overall offering for families, making the property a good value proposition.
Amarin Samui Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
8.5Multiple reviewers call the price very affordable and good value; one small charge for a broken courtesy glass was noted by a guest.
Shangrilah Bungalow
8.9Specific sentiment from text: Great value given the amenities and location.
Ampha Place Hotel
8.9Felt to be a good value in comparison to alternatives despite some minor issues.
Samui Zenity
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