Green Bay Samed Resort — Hotel in Ko Samet

I live in Pattaya and recently visited Ko Samet with my girlfriend for a mini-break.|I work worldwide and have travelled extensively to over half of the countries of the world.|My Thai girlfriend, picked the hotel from reviews and tried to ensure that my needs were catered for, as I can be easily annoyed with delays, heat and incompetent staff etc. |2 weeks previously, we had visited Ko Chang and stayed in a resort which was more expensive, and had delays, inattentive staff and long walks to the very poor breakfast and beach etc. which did not impress me at all.|However, this resort was a breath of fresh air and was excellent. From the moment we arrived, the extremely nice lady at the reception (Act) gave a detailed description of the room and the rules /timings for breakfast etc. along with excellent advice on where to go and what to do.|The room was well appointed, not very large, but had all the required facilities and was restocked with water, drinks and snacks each day. |The resort is 30M from Sai Kaew beach which is a very nice sandy beach with many restaurants. We were advised to try a restaurant on the beach (The Kitt and Food) with a 10% discount voucher (for the first visit) and had a couple of excellent dinners / lunches there. My Girlfriend is Thai and loves seafood and although I am not so keen, i really enjoyed the seafood there.|We tried the breakfast on the first day and I must say, I was very impressed. Totally unlike the Ko Chang experience of boiled eggs and a few cold items (which i only bothered to go to once). Green Bay Samed resort had a good menu choice of 2 items and salad, coffee etc. which we made sure we had every day, as it was excellent and freshly cooked. The staff were all attentive and happy / smiling which made the breakfast experience memorable rather than just functional.|We were given great advice for the next day trips for sightseeing and Act organised the taxi for us, and advised where to go and where to eat. We were also advised which 'Fire-show' to watch, and I must admit, it was the best one i have ever seen, anywhere. The restaurant that it was at, had mediocre food, but it was worth it for the show.|The following day saw us a little worse for wear (after a few too many drinks the night before), and we relaxed by the resort pool for a couple of hours, which is small but clean and we had a very nice lunch at the resort. That evening we went to watch a sunset at a hotel, (advised again by Act) and, as she had advised another couple, we shared a taxi and halved the cost. Again, another very nice meal and a beautiful setting for us to take some pictures.|The last morning we took pictures of the sunrise at Sai Kaew beach, and we enjoyed our last breakfast before checking out and taking the fast ferry home.|I cannot explain how much all of the staff (and particularly Act) made us feel welcome and provided a first-rate experience which was way above the cost and expectations. I am almost always disappointed in some way at every hotel/resort, be it staff, food, cleanliness, waiting or some other issue, yet at this resort i had no...

Firstly, big shout out to Ae, Nuung and Add. The friendly staff could not have been more helpful during my stay. Three assets right there to this resort.||Convenient location only 30m to the beach and a short walk to many of the beachfront restaurants.They have bicycles, inflatables, life vests and dart board all free to use. A wash station is available to use before returning to your room. They also have a small minimart onsite with all those necessities you may have forgotten and a well stocked fridge.||I was allocated room no.1 which is the best room for water views but the trade off is being right next to the road. Traffic is at a minimum after 9pm but I was so exhausted from my daytime activities I had no problem sleeping. The large balcony area affords water views for all 6 rooms on the first level but rooms 1, 2 and 3 are the better picks. Each room has a table and chairs outside their room.||I've stayed in many rooms around Thailand and I find it difficult to fault my room in any way. Comfortable bed, clean linens, aircon, cable TV (1-200 channels), lighting, free minibar, wardrobe space, safety box, everything was excellent. Then there are additional touches like hair dryer, power board, shopping bag, extra pillows, flip flops and chair.||The bathroom was adequate size with separate shower recess. No problem with hot water system and good water pressure plus exhaust fan.||Breakfast was ordered from a menu which complemented a buffet with coffee, juice, toast, fruits etc. On my last morning it was raining so the buffet was set up upstairs and your set meals were brought to your table outside your room. All part of a 5 star service.||Overall, Green Bay made me feel totally relaxed. If Sai Kaew beach is your preferred destination on KS then I thoroughly recommend Green Bay, whether your solo (like me), a couple or a...

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful hotel that exceeded our expectations. With its location right by two stunning beaches, we were able to enjoy the crystal-clear waters and the soft sand without any hassle. The rooms were good value, comfortable and clean, compared to the average standard on the island.

But what really made my stay unforgettable was the fantastic staff. They were always on hand to offer recommendations, tips, and to help with any queries I had. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home, and their attention to service truly sets this hotel apart.

The breakfast buffet was good and the a la carte menu just added to the value. The small and cozy size of the hotel also meant that there was never any overcrowding or long queues to wait in.

The mini-market was super convenient, offering a great selection of drinks, snacks and small items, and the option to borrow beach equipment was an added bonus.

In addition, they were able to assist us in renting a motorbike at a reasonable price of 400 baht per day, making it easy for us to explore the island on our own time. Furthermore, their laundry service was efficient, with a rate of 100 baht per kilo. They also helped us book a fantastic island hopping and snorkeling day tour for only 600 baht per person.

Overall, I cannot recommend this hotel enough. If you're looking for a relaxing and hassle-free vacation on Koh Samet, this is the perfect...