Located in Koh Samet, Evelia Koh Samed is a great base to explore the city from.
"We stayed at the hotel for 11 nights. The room was beautiful, with white towels and fresh linens changed every other day. It had everything we needed: a bathrobe, slippers, and toiletries. The grounds were well-maintained and the room was spotless. I loved the unique aesthetic of the room, and the bathtub on the balcony created a romantic atmosphere, complemented by a pleasant view. It's a quiet, peaceful hotel with friendly staff always ready to help. The breakfasts were delicious, featuring freshly prepared eggs with bacon, sandwiches, yogurts, fruits, vegetables, and tasty pastries every day. There was also a new dish daily, like mini chicken skewers or soup. I really enjoyed the breakfasts; everything was cooked deliciously. The hotel is located a 3-minute walk from Tub Tim beach, which is a nice beach. There's also a shop and a few cafes nearby. I highly recommend this hotel, and thank the owners for their hospitality and for creating such a beautiful and clean atmosphere."
Kira Baya (คีรา บายา) is a boutique resort inspired by Gauguin’s Tahiti, offering guests a liberating and immersive experience in nature, without constraints or boundaries.
Nestled in Koh Samed, the resort is designed to offer guests an immersive retreat where nature and comfort seamlessly blend. Kira Baya embraces a raw yet refined approach to island living—where woven textures, organic materials, and the rhythm of the ocean shape each moment. More than a retreat, it is an immersion into the soul of the island, offering a timeless escape that feels both grounding and liberating.
"The pictures are really just for reference; make sure to check the room size carefully. This is the furthest hotel from the pier on Koh Samet, and the beach isn't great – lots of rocks, making it very inconvenient to get around. Plus, the hotel might be new, as many facilities are still incomplete, and food options are extremely limited. If you want to go out for food or shopping, the round-trip transportation costs are exorbitant. My biggest complaint is their bathroom. The drainage is terrible. I complained twice, and they couldn't fix it. After one person showers, the floor is completely flooded, and the water doesn't drain. You have to wait an hour before the next person can shower."