Hotels in Ko Phaluai

While Nikki beach Hotels are know to be based in exclusive locations (I have been to Miami, St Tropez and Dubai) however this one in Koh Samui has a rediculous and absurd remote location far away from any life or human being on the island on a completely deserted beach around 50min drive away from the center where the good restaurants and party places are... moreover the cheapest taxi to go to center for one way is around 30 dollars... while the hotel itself is cool, trendy and the rooms are clean and spacious however it doesn’t deliver any additional value versus other 5 stars in the island which are more centric, right on the beach and for the same price. The rooms of the hotel are so not private everyone and all can walk and pass by your “pool access” rooms and look into your room! In addition the rooms are a bit outdated, not to mention the warn down reception which looks like a 2 stars hotel! The hotel has only one restaurant with limited menu but they have good Sunday brunch and pool party... overall not worth to stay that far, you will not enjoy the stay when you figure out the long horrible drive you have to make to visit the cool spots on the island or simply to go have a decent meal somewhere. The hotel doesn’t offer any exquisite value which makes one stay that far from anything else in the island! Even the pool is just like any other pool out there ... Anantara, Banyan Tree or Celes ans maybe Four seasons are better options. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL! STAY AWAY!

This hotel was beautiful and on the beach but you could not go in the water because of the rocks and rough surf. Also there is absolutely nothing to do. There are no stores, restaurants or bars anywhere near . There is a shuttle available that goes into town one time a day about an hour each way. If you want to relax and do nothing all day and see nothing this is the place for you.

The resort itself is nice and the bungalows are clean and close to the beach. However, the pool is smaller than appears in the picture and the resort is in a pretty isolated part of the island, and far from the main road, so if you’re looking to walk around the island, this isn’t your best option. The staff was kind but not super helpful in giving us recommendations around the island. The resort offers only 2 bottles of water for free per day, and offers a free shuttle to other parts of the island at 2p and 5p, but you are responsible for your trip back. The taxi from Chaweng back to the resort cost us 500 baht. The ferry terminal next door has ferries to ko Tao which was super convenient for us because that’s where we were headed next. In the end, this resort is good if you’re looking for a getaway and plan not on leaving the resort too often.