Pros

  • Large, modern rooms with private patios and Thai-inspired decor
  • Lovely freeform pool with kids' area, cushioned wooden loungers, and bar
  • Pretty beachfront location, with loungers and umbrellas on the beach
  • Beachfront bar and restaurant, plus more casual cafe and dinner entertainment
  • Inviting spa and fitness center
  • Library with books, magazines, newspapers, and computers for guest use
  • Free parking, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfast
  • Shop with jewelry and souvenirs
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Cons

  • Beach isn't private
  • Restaurants and bars are overpriced
  • Some rooms are more recently renovated than others
  • Some room decor is worn
  • Spotty Wi-Fi connection
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Bottom Line

Located right on Lamai Beach, one of Koh Samui's most popular destinations, Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort is a beach hotel surrounded by tropical gardens, with 89 modern rooms and villas, beachfront dining, a private pool, and a full-service spa. Lodgings are spacious and Thai-inflected, all with private patios and soaking tubs, and higher-tier villas with private plunge pools and beachfront views. Children are welcome and there are meeting rooms available, but the resort is predominantly popular with couples, who appreciate the romantic beachfront restaurant and poolside bar, as well as the in-room massages. It's worth noting that some rooms have been more recently renovated than others and that the restaurants and bars are pricey for the area.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort

Scene

Beachfront resort with tropical gardens, Thai architecture, and open-air pavilions

The Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort's tropical, beachfront grounds are accessed via an imposing main entrance, which has a stone geometric style that reflects an art deco sensibility. The wood-beamed lobby -- filled with leather chairs, pops of red, and lantern-style chandeliers -- opens onto pathway-lined gardens filled with tropical trees and native grasses. Most guests spend their time at the hotel poolside, on the beach, or sipping cocktails at the beachfront, poolside bar. The pool has limited loungers, which might be problematic in high season, but with Lamai Beach at your feet, you can wander in any direction for waterfront seating. There is a children's area at the pool, but the hotel doesn't seem to attract lots of families, so most of the noise comes from the beachfront restaurant's music.

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Location

Right on Lamai Beach, in a touristy area

Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort is set on a northern stretch of soft-sanded Lamai Beach; the beach isn't private, but its distance -- less than 15 minutes on foot -- from the heart of town and the main beach keeps it quieter. The street around the hotel is occupied by tourist restaurants and shops, but the rest of the town's many restaurants, bars, nightlife, and shopping are within easy walking distance. Koh Samui airport is 20 minutes away by car. The hotel can help arrange excursions around the island.

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Rooms

Spacious, modern rooms and villas with private patios; some have plunge pools and ocean views

Rooms and villas at the Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort are decorated in a modern Thai style, with hardwood or limestone floors, platform beds, dark wood furnishings and accents, white fabric hanging over the bed, and pops of animal prints; higher-tier rooms have separate living areas and more modern accents. Lower-tier rooms have private patios with screened-in soaking tubs, while higher-tier rooms have private plunge pools, outdoor sitting areas, and ocean-view patios. Each room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, DVD player, minibar with snacks and alcohol, bathrobes, slippers, sandals, umbrellas, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms vary in size, with walk-in rainfall showers, granite or tiled countertops, limestone or hardwood floors; higher category rooms have soaking tubs. It's worth noting that some rooms are more recently renovated than others, some rooms' furnishings are a bit worn, and some bathrooms show signs of water damage.

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Features

Standard (but nice) beachfront resort facilities, including beach, private pool, fitness center, two restaurants, and poolside bar

The Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort has all the requisite facilities for a Koh Samui beachfront resort. Its beachfront lagoon-style pool is lined with cushioned wooden loungers, and has both a hot tub and kids' area, in addition to a poolside bar. The beach, while not private, is relatively quiet and has a number of loungers and umbrellas; the main restaurant overlooks the soft white sands and serves fresh, if overpriced, Italian and Thai cuisine. There's also a more casual cafe in the gardens that serves similar cuisine throughout the day in an equally pleasant open-air pavilion. The resort also has a library, with books, magazines, newspapers, and computers for guests' use. There's a small, modern fitness center, as well as a spa pavilion; in-room spa treatments can also be arranged. Babysitting can be arranged with some advance notice. Wi-Fi is free, but some guests complain of a spotty connection. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast.

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Things You Should Know About Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort

Also Known As

  • Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort
  • Pavilion Samui Villas & Resor

Address

124/24 Moo 3, Lamai Beach 84310, Thailand

Phone

+66 (0)77 424030

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort

Scene

Beachfront resort with tropical gardens, Thai architecture, and open-air pavilions

The Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort's tropical, beachfront grounds are accessed via an imposing main entrance, which has a stone geometric style that reflects an art deco sensibility. The wood-beamed lobby -- filled with leather chairs, pops of red, and lantern-style chandeliers -- opens onto pathway-lined gardens filled with tropical trees and native grasses. Most guests spend their time at the hotel poolside, on the beach, or sipping cocktails at the beachfront, poolside bar. The pool has limited loungers, which might be problematic in high season, but with Lamai Beach at your feet, you can wander in any direction for waterfront seating. There is a children's area at the pool, but the hotel doesn't seem to attract lots of families, so most of the noise comes from the beachfront restaurant's music.

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Location

Right on Lamai Beach, in a touristy area

Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort is set on a northern stretch of soft-sanded Lamai Beach; the beach isn't private, but its distance -- less than 15 minutes on foot -- from the heart of town and the main beach keeps it quieter. The street around the hotel is occupied by tourist restaurants and shops, but the rest of the town's many restaurants, bars, nightlife, and shopping are within easy walking distance. Koh Samui airport is 20 minutes away by car. The hotel can help arrange excursions around the island.

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Rooms

Spacious, modern rooms and villas with private patios; some have plunge pools and ocean views

Rooms and villas at the Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort are decorated in a modern Thai style, with hardwood or limestone floors, platform beds, dark wood furnishings and accents, white fabric hanging over the bed, and pops of animal prints; higher-tier rooms have separate living areas and more modern accents. Lower-tier rooms have private patios with screened-in soaking tubs, while higher-tier rooms have private plunge pools, outdoor sitting areas, and ocean-view patios. Each room has a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, DVD player, minibar with snacks and alcohol, bathrobes, slippers, sandals, umbrellas, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms vary in size, with walk-in rainfall showers, granite or tiled countertops, limestone or hardwood floors; higher category rooms have soaking tubs. It's worth noting that some rooms are more recently renovated than others, some rooms' furnishings are a bit worn, and some bathrooms show signs of water damage.

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Features

Standard (but nice) beachfront resort facilities, including beach, private pool, fitness center, two restaurants, and poolside bar

The Pavilion Samui Boutique Resort has all the requisite facilities for a Koh Samui beachfront resort. Its beachfront lagoon-style pool is lined with cushioned wooden loungers, and has both a hot tub and kids' area, in addition to a poolside bar. The beach, while not private, is relatively quiet and has a number of loungers and umbrellas; the main restaurant overlooks the soft white sands and serves fresh, if overpriced, Italian and Thai cuisine. There's also a more casual cafe in the gardens that serves similar cuisine throughout the day in an equally pleasant open-air pavilion. The resort also has a library, with books, magazines, newspapers, and computers for guests' use. There's a small, modern fitness center, as well as a spa pavilion; in-room spa treatments can also be arranged. Babysitting can be arranged with some advance notice. Wi-Fi is free, but some guests complain of a spotty connection. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

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