Cozy hotel with no frills”

amarina residence is located at the start of lamai beach road, which makes it easy to identify when you ask the taxi driver to send you there. lamai beach road is not a very long stretch as compared to chaweng so it makes it a pleasant stroll after dinner. look out for the night market and the accompanying food stalls (there is one stall selling really good phad thai at only thb 50). the hotel is also located just a short 5 min walk away from the beach. hotel owner is friendly and attentive to your needs. they may not speak fluent conversant english but they definitely get your point. stayed in the studio room and it was good enough for the both of us. the room was spacious and very clean. minimal toiletries are provided so i suggest that you get your stuff from the 7-11 nearby. laundry service is provided at thb 35 per kg, one of the cheapest rates you can find around koh samui. for the price you pay it is a really good deal in koh samui in the lamai area. if you are looking for a clean room to relax in the lamai area i will definitely reccomend the amarina residence.

Best find in Koh Samui!”

Amarina is a cracking little hotel, situated on the main Street in Lamai it's a perfect base for koh Samui if you don't want the hassle of Chewang. The rooms (and the hotel itself) are bright and clean, with very good a/c, beds, fridge, tv and nice bathrooms as well. The owner is super friendly and helpful, even when we had to get her to open our safe for the fourth time in 2 days... And they rent bikes cheaper than most (and they don't try to scam you so no need to take dozens of photographs of the bike beforehand!). There is a funny little pool in the reception lobby area, we didn't use it, but it adds to the charm of the place. A couple points, as warning more than anything, the views from the hotel aren't great so don't except sea views and there is no one around in the evenings, only a number to call if you have any problems. Other than that this a quality hotel at a great price.

nice, comfortable hotel, run by friendly family”

over the course of my 3 day stay, i liked this place more and more. all of the staff were genuinely friendly, and the husband wife team went out of their way to look after the customers' needs. the amarina residence manages to feel cozy while having an elegant and stylish atmosphere, which i enjoyed since i am partial toward family-run places and the hospitality unique to them. located in a quiet section of the main had lamai strip, you get the best of both worlds. the room had a comfortable bed, and everything worked fine. key required for electricity, so not ideal for gadget heads always charging batteries. my only minor quibbles would be about the shower water pressure (it flowed fine, but not exactly massage strength), and the balcony rooms have small balconies that face the back parking lot and adjacent hotel. that said, you will be treated to the sounds of birds rather than motorbikes in the morning. the swimming pool is more like a large jacuzzi, which may not be apparent from the photos here. it fit in nicely with the interior design (look down from the second or third floor). on the practical side of things, they provide safety deposit boxes, but they are in the reception area rather than in-room. motorbike rental price was competitive, and the bike was a new honda click. laundry is available at the hotel, but also easy to find right across the street. free coffee and tea provided downstairs, and there are several dining options within an easy walk's distance.

Lovely hotel and staff”

i stayed a night in koh samui only because i had an early flight the next morning; the rest of my trip i spent on koh tao. however, i would gladly have stayed another week in koh samui at the amarina residence, time permitting. the hotel is modern and clean, and in a pretty nice area. i would stay there again fo sho

Perfect Boutique Hotel”

The Amarina Residence is a three storey 'boutique' hotel at the north end of the main road through Lamai Beach. The room was very large, clean and stylish (also very new). There was a large flat screen TV complete with movie channels etc. and free wi-fi. The hotel is almost onto the beachfront. All the shops, bars and restaurants are within walking distance. There is a very good bar just across the road from the main entrance.

Super hotel !”

The Amarina is a wonderful guesthouse type residence in central Lamai 2 minutes from the beach . The staff are very friendly and are very helpful , The rooms are clean and hotel staff are always cleaning and attending to their guests , Beach towels are available at reception . there is a very cool spa in the lobby ideal for a cool down after the beach ! Wifi is also very good at the Amarina !

good location, good service, cheap”

we spent 3 days in amarina residence in june 2011. the location is good for lamai (shopping street) and the owners were very nice. we had a room on the ground floor without any windows but we had no problems with that. the pool is not the best as it is very small and located in the lobby, but the beach is not far away. all in all very good for the price.

Lovely Hotel with very good service”

We needed some hotel to stay till we'll find house for long term rent. We choose Amarina residence because it has good feedback. Those feedback was 100% true! Very nice hotel, and not expensive. Pros: - good looking, neat rooms - friendly and high-quality service, you can order a room cleaning any time. - free wi-fi - cozy and nice-looking hall, shared couches and balcony on each flour - motobike rent - complimentary water - cheap prices Cons: - free wi-fi pretty slow - not possible to make tea in the rooms, there's a kettle with hot water and cups on the first flour though :) - rooms are small I highly recomend it to stay.

Spotless hotel great staff”

the amarina is a wonderful modern guesthouse with very helpful staff . the women who work here at this residence spend all day cleaning and attending to their guest needs . it is probably one of the best hotels in lamai that i have stayed at and will stay at again . the hotel is near the beach and they supply beach towels plus the hotel has a wonderful spa which has very cool water ideal for a hot day after the beach . good wifi here too!

Nice and clean accomodation”

The Amarina Residence is located just 200 m from Lamai beach, lots of restaurants and shops are in walking distance. The rooms are relatively dark, as they just have a glass door facing to the inside of the building and you have to keep the curtains closed as other guests have to pass to get to their rooms. The rooms are in good condition and spotless clean. They also provide a fridge to cool your drinks. The hotel pool is located in the lobby, not really a place to go for more than a refreshing dip into the water.

Fantastic place with great service.”

amarina residence was a great place to stay. you could barely hear the noise of the street, and everything was just spot on. the staff was among the nicest we've encountered. it almost felt like you were staying with a very sweet family almost, and not a hotel, although the hotel features were there. all in all, a great place.

Possibly saved my life”

I booked this hotel through Agoda after reading many positive reports on trip advisor/ Agoda thinking it sounded like a good place to begin our holiday in samui. On arrival the hotel was exactly as reports said , i.e small swimming pool but very attractive in reception area and every thing looking clean. Unfortunately I did not get to stay in the hotel the 2 nights we had booked as not long after checking in I developed a bit of chest pain so went to the clinic who advised me to go to hospital. I returned to the hotel and told the staff I would maybe go for a check up the next day but they said they would take me to the hospital immediately . The owner then took me and I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and the Doc said if I had waited 24 hours it could have been to late ! After 1 week in hospital I retuned to Amarina and stayed 4 nights . Would recommend this hotel to anyone and a big thank you to hotel owners/ staff

Cute, clean, comfortable and quiet”

Though situated at the top of Lamai beach and its resident tourist ghetto, Amarina managed to be a quiet oasis. It's built so that the rooms face an interior courtyard (in fact our room had no windows at all save the sliding door, but it was fine). There is a lovely plunge pool. The rooms are well appointed and the beds are soft (something of a rarity in Thailand). The owner is kind and helpful, and there are tons of restaurants and shops out the door. The beach is a two minute walk away.

Nice hotel room three minute walk to the beach”

We enjoyed the Amarina hotel because of it's location. It is about a five minute walk to the main street of Lamai which has many beach shops, bars and street food. The room itself is a little small but it holds a queen bed and vanity comfortably. we had a room with a balcony so we had nice natural light in the morning - I read other reviews that said if you didn't book a room with a balcony that you didn't get a window. The hotel is about a fifteen - twenty minute car ride from the ferry and the main town area.

Fantastic place for the money”

Loved the Amarina. The staff are attentive and add the little touches like the towel folding. Location wise its in central Lamai with a 2 minute walk to the beach. Not sure how you can fault this place considering the price

Lovely hotel and clean”

We had good stay at the Amarina Residence. The room is a little bit small but very clean and cozy. Perfect location,1 min. walk to the beach.

Close to everything, great value for money ”

I've stayed here probably 4 or 5 times, this time just an over mighter as I came on very short notice to Samui (3 hours from decision to plane) & just needed something until my villa was ready the following day. Staff always accomodating, check in with minimal fuss, straight to room and I could relax. Walking distance to everything, beach is half a minute down the soi beside this place & heaps of great eats, spas, bars & whatever else you could want within a short stroll. Love eating at a little place directly across the street called Dacy's Garden lovely lady Phueng runs it & is the BEST Thai cook ever !! close to everything but far enough away from all the grubby beer bars at the other end of Lamai Beach & the Sunday walking street market is a minute down the street & well worth it if your visit covers a Sunday.

Good hotel, great location”

When we arrived at Amarina, the pool in the entrance was unusably dirty and lady at reception informed us that the room we booked still had it's former resident inside as he was feeling unwell. She said for an extra 200 baht we could have an upgraded room! When we declined and asked for a refund, we were offered the room at the original price. The room was more expensive as it had a "balcony" on the ground floor which openned out on to the carpark. That said, overall our stay here was pretty good. It's 1 minutes walk from the beach and comparatively affordable. The staff were friendly.

Ticks all the boxes for value”

Loved my stay here at the Amarina. In relation to price you cannot beat this place. Ticks all the boxes, great location, large comfortable room and great value for money

Super friendly and helpful staff”

Me and my friend Kathi were staying at Amarina Hotel and there is nothing to complain about. The kind staff helped us out with any problem or question we had! In addition to that it's very close to the beach!