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Hotel situates right in front of Ao Phai, very easy to access by speed boat. This is very greenery hotel, 2 stories building with balcony or front beach rooms are also available. There is the restaurant right up front and the bar next to it. Day time it's pleasure to sit and relax then night time the Silver sand bar turn to bar/ disco so it's 2 atmosphere day and night. Next to hotel there is the road that you can catch the bus to other place, there 2 grocery stores near by, very convenient. I would recommend and like to go back sometime. :)

Over the years I've stayed on Koh Samed in Ao Wong Duean (x2 hotels), Ao Phai and Hat Sai Kaew (x3 hotels). This is the nicest hotel by far. The pool is very nice and quite well sheltered from the sun. Good choice for breakfast but not enough tables in dining area. Every inch of every beach after sunset is covered by seating from bars and restaurants. Ao Phai is a quiet resort with a gently shelving beach. Good for young children. You can walk to Hat Sai Kaew ~800m to Ploy Bar Light and fire show or take taxi 200 baht. When you want speedboat took 20 minutes direct to Ao Phai beach from mainland for 1,000 baht (family of 4). Not to be recommended if windy. Hourly slow ferry from Na Dan pier back was 500 baht and took 40 minutes + 300 baht taxi from hotel.

The location at the crook of a small beach makes it less crowded than Sai Gaew or Silver Sands, and you can hike over the rocks to a truly secluded beach even in high season. Also the food is very good here, with special southern Thai dishes rather than just the touristy "seafood barbecue". The balcony seaview rooms are less expensive than the overpriced "luxury" bungalows on Ao Phrao, but offer better sea views. Ice buckets in the restaurant are only 15 baht (many resorts charge 50) Tubtim Resort has been around since the 1990s and is still the best overall value on the island.

A 3 or 4 minute walk up a slight hill from Ao Phai beach. Clean basic facilities at a value for money price. Quiet. Over 3 nights we barely saw other guests or staff. Our room was serviced while we were on the beach. Great eating options at the beach or a short walk in either direction. A big gay friendly night club nearby and other options for straits. Tip: if you are a big drinker load up at Ban Phe before coming over to the island.

Please bear in mind this is budget hotel, so don't compare with 3 or 4 stars hotel. The location is perfect, near to tubtim beach where less ppl, and next to silver sand hotel where you can have party night after sunset. If course the facilities is limited, but it's ok if you only need a place for shower and sleep. The best part is you can check in anytime (as long as the room is ready, which is normally do). I check in at 10am, so I can spend whole afternoon at the beach without bringing all my luggage. So strongly recommended if you are not the fussy type of traveller.