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Where to book in Koh Samet: our two picks

Ao Prao is Samet’s quiet west-coast bay. Our exclusive pick is a villa resort there; our accessible pick is a cottage resort on the same beach.

By Kylian Dev

  • One independent address
  • One mid-range option on Trip.com
  • Weak points written down

Our short list

  • Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa — Ao Prao Beach (40/11 Moo 4, Tumbol Phe, Rayong). The independent address we would book for something with character.
  • Ao Prao Resort — Ao Prao Beach, northwest coast of Koh Samet. The easier, mid-range choice.

Best season: November to April is the dry season; Samet gets less rain than most of the east coast.

The two addresses

Where we would book in Koh Samet

Independent pick

Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa

Boutique cottages and villas · Ao Prao Beach (40/11 Moo 4, Tumbol Phe, Rayong)

Price per night

Luxury tier

Read on https://www.levimarncottagesandspa.com/index.html, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Couples, Family cottages

Three things that make it special

  • O Restaurant in a Thai-style pavilion
  • Buzz Coco Club for beachside dining
  • A spa and an infinity pool

The weak points

  • Rates are not published on the site
  • Part of the Samed Resorts group
  • Pool and Wi-Fi are not detailed on the site
Where exactly
Ao Prao Beach (40/11 Moo 4, Tumbol Phe, Rayong). Open the map
Getting there
A transport page is on the resort’s website; boat from Ban Phe to Samet.
Good to know
Pool: Infinity pool (per Oyster)Children: Family room availableBeach: On Ao Prao Beach
Check rates on Trip.comOfficial website
Mid-range pick

Ao Prao Resort

Cottage resort, 58 rooms · Ao Prao Beach, northwest coast of Koh Samet

Price per night

Upper mid-range

Read on https://www.oyster.com/rayong-province/hotels/ao-prao-resort/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Quiet beach stays, Couples

Three things that make it special

  • An infinity-edge pool over the ocean
  • Quiet, secluded location above a white-sand beach
  • A dive centre, water sports and live music

The weak points

  • Far from the main restaurants, bars and shops
  • Hillside rooms mean many stairs
  • Spa and gym are at the sister property
Where exactly
Ao Prao Beach, northwest coast of Koh Samet. Open the map
Getting there
Boat from Ban Phe to Samet, then a transfer to Ao Prao.
Good to know
Pool: Infinity poolWi-Fi: FreeChildren: Kids allowed, babysittingBeach: On Ao Prao Beach
Check rates on Trip.com
Not sure which area? Read where to stay in Koh SametThe area guide tells you which part of town to choose; this page tells you which address to book.Koh Samet travel guideWhat to do, when to go and how to get there.

These are editorial picks: we have not been paid for them and we do not claim a stay we did not make. Booking links to Trip.com are partner links.