Samed Cabana Resort — Hotel in Ko Samet

I’m sorry but for me… this place is a hard NO.

Let’s start from the beginning—because sadly, that was already the highlight.

Check-in experience? Picture two women at the front desk who looked like smiling would cost them part of their salary. I’m not here to make friends, but hey, a bit of hospitality wouldn’t kill anyone. We arrived at 12:40 PM and asked nicely if we could check in a bit early—answer? A dry, robotic “NO.” No explanation, no warmth, just rejection. Fine, we thought—let’s grab lunch at their restaurant. Ten minutes passed, and not a soul in sight. Not to greet, not to take an order, not even to ask if we were alive. I had to stand up and go hunt down a menu myself. If that’s not a red flag, I don’t know what is.

Menu? Local food at Bangkok luxury prices. And of course, absolutely zero English spoken—which would be fine, except they advertise to international guests.

The room? We booked second row for privacy—big mistake. It’s basically a glass box surrounded by other bungalows. Full 360-degree exposure unless you keep the curtains closed 24/7. So yes, prepare to live like a vampire.

Hot water? Cute concept. Sadly, nonexistent. The water heater looked like it was imported directly from a museum of forgotten technology. And let’s not forget the welcoming party of mosquitoes waiting inside. I mean, they didn’t even charge us extra for the insect roommates, so… thanks?

Cleanliness? A generous 6/10.

Information at check-in? None. Zilch. Nada. No idea what to do, where to go, or even how the place works. It’s like they assumed we downloaded their internal manual via telepathy.

Staff energy? Imagine joy was illegal, and they were doing everything to avoid being caught smiling.

Breakfast? Don’t even get me started. I asked for juice—apparently the bar opens at 11 AM, and until then, you’re on your own. I offered to pay. Still got a rude “No. Bar open 11.” Vibes were more “go away” than “good morning.” Breakfast at 9:25? Already empty. Bread with ants—how thoughtful. Eggs served with the same deadpan expression as a traffic cone. Honestly, I’ve had better vibes at street carts in Bangkok for 30 baht.

Impressing a trainee from Myanmar, was so helpful and even speak very well English, he made for us a juice, he give us direction on all our questions and even humble guy! Only this make our morning. Good job to this guy which I don’t remember the name:

Check-out? We left bags at the reception and went for a walk. Thank god we got back early—because our luggage didn’t make it to the boat. Reception had no idea where it was. Shocking? Not anymore.

Overall? If you enjoy feeling like an unwanted guest, this is your paradise.

Final tip: If anyone from management reads this (unlikely), please start by changing your staff’s attitude. Smiles are free, and a bit of effort could go a long way. Until then, please stop advertising on Western websites. We expect a minimum standard....

I’ve stayed Samed Cabana approximately half a dozen times over the years and always enjoy coming back to Koh Samed.|Vongdeuan is a beautiful white sanded crescent shaped beach with warm turquoise waters.|Samed Cabana is broken up into prime beachside bungalows which are in desperate need of an upgrade and smarter new rooms in two up two down blocks of four away from the beach around a nice swimming pool.|Prices remain high at over 3000 baht a night for the bungalows as they are a popular weekend getaway for Bangkok Thai families.|Even though the wooden beachside bungalows have a fantastic location they are extremely old,poor lighting,uncomfortable bed,cold showers and limited power points.|I paid over 3000 baht for a supposedly double bed and for two singles to be put together with single sheets.It came across as very poor.|Even when I managed to come here during Covid and was the only westerner on the beach,the prices never dropped,so obviously the hotel are happy with the situation.|I noticed the hotel this visit had been taken over by a new company so hopefully they will implement measures to improve the very old beachside bungalows.|I still love visiting Koh Samed but will give Samed Cabana a miss until bungalows refurbished and maybe...

Returned to Koh Samed again two years since Covid pandemic.The island resorts and businesses have been totally decimated by Covid.I stayed Vongduean beach and apart from a few Thais there was absolutely nobody there.I felt so sorry for the locals as they’ve had hardly any business for two years.||On previous visits I’ve stayed in the beach bungalows but over BT3000 a night I stayed in the newer block of rooms overlooking the pool.Surprised they’ve kept the same prices as most hotels seem to be about 50% cheaper than normal due to lack of customers.||The beach and the sea are wonderful with crisp white sand and azure coloured clear sea.||As the resort is very quiet there we’re just a few staff.Breakfast is the usual egg station,fruit,bacon,sausage,Thai porridge plus tea and coffee set overlooking the sea.||It’s a fantastic place for couples or family holidays but in my opinion the prices are far to high at present.||NB To gain access to ferry/speedboat crossing to Koh Samed a negative Antigen test is required which you will be taken by side car from ferry port to local clinic takes about 20 minutes before you’re allowed to cross to Koh Samed.||Overall beautiful island an hours taxi ride from Pattaya but rooms far...