# 4 of 136 hotels in Lamai Beach

Varinda Garden Resort(3 stars)

403 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoeynuea, Wattana Show map
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  • Great holiday (13)
    "Great holiday" found in 13 reviews
    • " ... one had a great view over the lamai bay. The beach is no ten minutes. The rooms are all quite comfortable. We think there is such a bit on the ' villa colorful' Pippi longstocking in. We have a great holiday spent and would be again at any time the book Varinda. " 
      5.175
      February 2011
    • " We were completely thrilled by this wonderful rooms in the heart in green surroundings. Great staff and especially kind interior fittings, as well as the outdoor area make it perfect. We had ... " 
      5.833333333333333
      March 2012
    • " super hotel in the Thai style " 
      5.558333333333334
      January 2012
    • " This hotel is very recommendable " 
      5.597222222222222
      June 2012
    • " This hotel is really recommendable ! We felt really good. Could our vacation thoroughly enjoy. The staff is 100% on the wishes of ... " 
      5.597222222222222
      June 2012
    • " This hotel is really recommendable! We felt really good . Could our vacation thoroughly enjoy. The staff is 100% on the wishes of the guests a! It was ... " 
      5.597222222222222
      June 2012
    • " ... trip, such as respectively where the hotel lies! It a steep set of stairs there, the beach leads, you could everywhere read, Bay one then, if one not correctly can walk? Our in short: A very great holiday and the best hotel for us! We will be back... " 
      5.597222222222222
      June 2012
    • " ... where the hotel lies! It a steep set of stairs there, the beach leads, you could everywhere read, Bay one then, if one not correctly can walk? Our in short: A very great holiday and the best hotel for us! We will be back... " 
      5.597222222222222
      June 2012
    • " Best hotel in lamai (for us!) " 
      5.772222222222222
      March 2012
    • " distance to the beach about 20 minutes, on steep stairs or about 35 minutes on the street(temporarily steep) Same distance to the ' village center' Less or not suitable for people with geheinschränkungen operators should be instructions-with us (its) no sign, but we were ... " 
      4.4
      February 2012
    • " A three star hotel this level of the price, should rooms and the sometimes very rustic Srucktur but a bit more. ... " 
      4.4
      February 2012
    • " we would gladly return, because the Hotel our expectations. The only downer: you should buy mosquito repellent. Due to the many plants there are some of them. But we really liked the hotel because of the beautiful and recrystallized rade and very well-kept garden area. The path to ... " 
      5.7250000000000005
      March 2011
    • " Nice hotel with much attention to detail " 
      4.75
      April 2012
  • Very friendly staff (12)
    "Very friendly staff" found in 12 reviews
    • " Cozy facility, very friendly staff ! " 
      5.175
      February 2011
    • " For a typical Thai hotel was the Varinda for us exactly the correct. All very friendly , great location (a bit above the lamai beach, away from the hustle and bustle, but nevertheless ... " 
      5.558333333333334
      January 2012
    • " We felt truly like in paradise. A great, idividuelles hotel, you would recommend it to anyone. Super friendly staff , nice rooms, a fantastic area with many small art. The path to the ocean, some as too far has ... " 
      5.716666666666666
      March 2011
    • " We loved the Varinda! The friendliness of the staff , the food in the restaurant, the situation with the beautiful view of the ocean, this lovingly ... " 
      5.836111111111111
      June 2011
    • " ... our deluxe bungalow number 7 was not the newest furniture but very attractively furnished. Only problem it was not to be fastened at the end of bathroom door, so we however arranged. In the really nice staff you could but also, if we would have complained, because all be- as long as possible -always ... " 
      5.183333333333334
      February 2012
    • " ... cloudy. Several days we couldn't swim, it wavy was. At the leftover days was that not a problem. the breakfast buffet was very rich, the warm meals varied and everything was constant by the really nice staff refilled. At our only rainy day we have in the restaurant dinner eaten, also very delicious, ... " 
      5.183333333333334
      February 2012
    • " very friendly staff in all areas good English very good service by our small Concern on the day of departure the ... " 
      4.4
      February 2012
    • " very friendly staff in all areas good English very good service by our small Concern on the day of departure the boss with your own car to the airport dangers ... " 
      4.4
      February 2012
    • " Restaurant of the hotel only for a few drinks used, very friendly service " 
      4.4
      February 2012
    • " ... view from the pool over all resorts away on the sea is especially in the evening stunning. The food with a view of the sea under a Bambusdach you should just try it, genause as the chill lounge. The staff are very friendly and accommodating . To the beach it are maximum 3 minutes, there, there are very nice cafes included free beach ... " 
      5.319444444444445
      July 2012
    • " ... ten holidays on samui of 3- five stars Hotels now find a hotel reflects the everything what you holiday expect in thailand. The bungalows are wonderful, very clean and lovingly equipped, the staff is always friendly and helpful, the food great, what can I say? Thank You for those beautiful holiday we'll be back! " 
      6
      March 2011
    • " If you take a slightly different holiday want to do, you should decide for this hotel, it is just fantastic, in the heart of the jungle, playful, but not tacky. Friendly staff , quick walk into the city and to the beach, absolutely cheap scooter, but it looks at you, you ... " 
      5.780555555555556
      June 2011
  • A great view (4)
    "A great view" found in 4 reviews
    • " many of the steps to the beach to deter: don't worry! Half as wild. Hotel is really great and one had a great view over the lamai bay. The beach is no ten minutes. The rooms are all quite comfortable. We think ... " 
      5.175
      February 2011
    • " For a typical Thai hotel was the Varinda for us exactly the correct. All very friendly, great location (a bit above the lamai beach, away from the hustle and bustle, but nevertheless central), ... " 
      5.558333333333334
      January 2012
    • " great location of the hotel on a hill in the middle of the'jungle'. area all in all well maintained, sometimes ... " 
      4.4
      February 2012
    • " ... right next door. due to the location of the hotel unfortunately no own beach chairs and umbrellas, should the sister hotel (Aloha) use, but strictly was prohibited (not for a fee) swimming pool great location but very small (little) " 
      4.4
      February 2012
  • Small bathroom (1)
    "Small bathroom" found in 1 review
    • " The for 4 people somewhat too small bathroom could have been a little better cleaned more thoroughly (spots ). The bath mirror was 14 days ... " 
      4.75
      April 2012
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Hotel review overview

Average
rating

Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.0
  • Room
    4.9
  • Service
    5.5
  • Location
    4.9
  • Gastronomy
    5.2
  • Sport
    4.6

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    29
  • Very Good
    12
  • Acceptable
    3
  • Poor
    1
  • Terrible
    1
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The most helpful favorable review

4.4
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

great location of the hotel on a hill in the middle of the'jungle'. area all in all well maintained, sometimes already getting a bit old. good breakfast Often changing guests, probably a hotel for passing-through for tours. …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.5
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

in the hotel arrived we were, as usual in Thailand, friendly and they pointed us the bungalow number 26 to. We had booked a deluxebungalow. With deluxe had this living quarters however nothing to do. It smelled of ammonia, the shower consisted of a shower head on the wall without any Separation, the bed was quite small, the door stuck. There is also a bungalow directly at the entrance to the hotel. Information: almost everyone locals and tourist drives mo …  read more

Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " Nice hotel with much attention to detail "  Read more
    4.75
    April 2012
  • " super hotel in the Thai style "  Read more
    5.558333333333334
    January 2012
  • " This hotel is very recommendable "  Read more
    5.597222222222222
    June 2012
  • " This hotel is really recommendable! We felt really good. Could our vacation thoroughly enjoy. The staff is 100% on the wishes of ... "  Read more
    5.597222222222222
    June 2012
  • " This hotel is really recommendable! We felt really good. Could our vacation thoroughly enjoy. The staff is 100% on the wishes of the guests a! It was ... "  Read more
    5.597222222222222
    June 2012
  • " ... trip, such as respectively where the hotel lies! It a steep set of stairs there, the beach leads, you could everywhere read, Bay one then, if one not correctly can walk? Our in short: A very great holiday and the best hotel for us! We will be back... "  Read more
    5.597222222222222
    June 2012
  • " ... where the hotel lies! It a steep set of stairs there, the beach leads, you could everywhere read, Bay one then, if one not correctly can walk? Our in short: A very great holiday and the best hotel for us! We will be back... "  Read more
    5.597222222222222
    June 2012
  • " Best hotel in lamai (for us!) "  Read more
    5.772222222222222
    March 2012
  • " We were completely thrilled by this wonderful rooms in the heart in green surroundings. Great staff and especially kind interior fittings, as well as the outdoor area make it perfect. We had ... "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    March 2012
  • " distance to the beach about 20 minutes, on steep stairs or about 35 minutes on the street(temporarily steep) Same distance to the ' village center' Less or not suitable for people with geheinschränkungen operators should be instructions-with us (its) no sign, but we were ... "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " A three star hotel this level of the price, should rooms and the sometimes very rustic Srucktur but a bit more. ... "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " ... but something very getting old cleanliness left a lot to be, in the 14 days stay was not a single once mopped, bath only once cleaned, bed sheets was every day changed but it came partly very worn disgusting to the use of (see photo) window and doors with large columns, shaky Türkonstruktion ... "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " The location is great one reaches the center over stairs in a few -Minute walk. The stairs are not so badly however ... "  Read more
    5.111111111111111
    March 2012
  • " For a typical Thai hotel was the Varinda for us exactly the correct. All very friendly, great location (a bit above the lamai beach, away from the hustle and bustle, but nevertheless central), ... "  Read more
    5.558333333333334
    January 2012
  • " great location of the hotel on a hill in the middle of the'jungle'. area all in all well maintained, sometimes ... "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " ... right next door. due to the location of the hotel unfortunately no own beach chairs and umbrellas, should the sister hotel (Aloha) use, but strictly was prohibited (not for a fee) swimming pool great location but very small (little) "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " the service is good as usual in Thailand. Nothing special "  Read more
    1.3333333333333333
    October 2011
  • " We loved the Varinda! The friendliness of the staff, the food in the restaurant, the situation with the beautiful view of the ocean, this lovingly ... "  Read more
    5.836111111111111
    June 2011
  • " ... our deluxe bungalow number 7 was not the newest furniture but very attractively furnished. Only problem it was not to be fastened at the end of bathroom door, so we however arranged. In the really nice staff you could but also, if we would have complained, because all be- as long as possible -always ... "  Read more
    5.183333333333334
    February 2012
  • " ... cloudy. Several days we couldn't swim, it wavy was. At the leftover days was that not a problem. the breakfast buffet was very rich, the warm meals varied and everything was constant by the really nice staff refilled. At our only rainy day we have in the restaurant dinner eaten, also very delicious, ... "  Read more
    5.183333333333334
    February 2012
  • " ... view from the pool over all resorts away on the sea is especially in the evening stunning. The food with a view of the sea under a Bambusdach you should just try it, genause as the chill lounge. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. To the beach it are maximum 3 minutes, there, there are very nice cafes included free beach ... "  Read more
    5.319444444444445
    July 2012
  • " If you take a slightly different holiday want to do, you should decide for this hotel, it is just fantastic, in the heart of the jungle, playful, but not tacky. Friendly staff, quick walk into the city and to the beach, absolutely cheap scooter, but it looks at you, you ... "  Read more
    5.780555555555556
    June 2011
  • " For a typical Thai hotel was the Varinda for us exactly the correct. All very friendly, great location (a bit above the lamai beach, away from the hustle and bustle, but nevertheless ... "  Read more
    5.558333333333334
    January 2012
  • " very friendly staff in all areas good English very good service by our small Concern on the day of departure the ... "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " very friendly staff in all areas good English very good service by our small Concern on the day of departure the boss with your own car to the airport dangers ... "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " Restaurant of the hotel only for a few drinks used, very friendly service "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
Gastronomy
  • " ... and bar owner we are partly went to the spirit. If you like the hustle and bustle, but fully at its expense-all possible bars, restaurants we spent our evenings etc. at the beach - dreamlike, great food, peace, Feet in the sand, followed by walk on the beach... all in all we have a unforgettable ... "  Read more
    5.183333333333334
    February 2012
  • " great location of the hotel on a hill in the middle of the'jungle'. area all in all well maintained, sometimes already getting a bit old. good breakfast Often changing guests, probably a hotel for passing-through for tours. "  Read more
    4.4
    February 2012
  • " ... feel wanted. It is very green and complicated, it constantly new corners, everything is run in a very open manner, it becomes never boring. Our family home was very spacious and maintained with a large terrace. There is also privacy, as the other beautiful houses something for itself is possible. The ... "  Read more
    5.319444444444445
    July 2012
  • " A truly beautiful Resort. You feel like a child in a massive tree house in the jungle. Everything is very beautiful and with much attention to detail prepared. The rooms are beautiful and by the size adequate. Only the bathrooms could do with an overhaul need. It is rather ... "  Read more
    4.958333333333333
    June 2012
  • " The for 4 people somewhat too small bathroom could have been a little better cleaned more thoroughly (spots ). The bath mirror was 14 days ... "  Read more
    4.75
    April 2012
Daniela
Germany
  • Family
  • Age 41-45
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5.1
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
A vacation in varinda garden resort is definitely recommendable! The staff is very friendly. The bungalows and the hotel are very individually decorated. The only drawback is the bathroom - the needs a bit of getting used to. Everything else was perfect. At the beach are the loungers the restaurants recommended - a must is it on your own by moped the island to explore-we also had a Jeep Safari at mr.. And gebcht, what their money was worth! … read more
Anke
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 31-35
3 Other hotel reviews
5.3
Rated:  
  • 3 to 5 days
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We had the varinda for 3 nights with breakfast and have already at the check-in in love. The complex is higher on a hill with a view of the Lamai-bay. The whole resort is with so much heart and skill decorated, that you really in the corridor by the complex on every corner stay and again and again new ' frills' discovered. Our room (bungalow 21 ' pomelo') was large, bright and clean, with ac, safety deposit box, tv, telephone, shower, a comfortable bed, refrigerator, and coffee/teeutensilien equipped. Also the balcony is lovely, with a lot of green and therefore hardly … read more
Harald
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 56-60
2 Other hotel reviews
4.5
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Rooms' superior rock ' not recommendable, 'garden' very good, lots of atmosphere, but relatively expensive, not at the beach … read more
Willi
Germany
  • Single
  • Age 56-60
1 Other hotel reviews
5.7
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
If you like like a our jungle camp with great bungalows, with really nice people have a vacation would like, is here 100% ig really! Was already 5 times there. … read more
Ralf
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 41-45
1 Other hotel reviews
4.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Beautiful was very quiet... Very friendly front desk and gastropersonal, the hotel is clean and tidy But could partly be updated. Food was always really good, especially is the lady at the reception to mention, it has all of the best cared. Gladly come again. … read more
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    This resort is situated in a peaceful, quiet area of Lamai Beach in Koh Samui. It is superbly placed at the summit of hill, and is surrounded by mountains covered with lush tropical forest on one side, and the sea on the other side. The resort is a perfect getaway from the bustling crowd, yet within easy walking distance of all the activities and entertainment available in the Lamai Beach area. Most of the resort is a lush green, with wild trees, plants and flower gardens. The resort provides ultimate relaxation for guests in a true tropical tree garden, yet lies just 5 minutes from the beach and 45 minutes from Samui Airport.
  • Facilities
    The resort is owned and run by a family and features stunning views of Lamai Bay. It has a total of 40 guest rooms and is fully air-conditioned. There is a reception area with a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and a cloak room. Furthermore, the hotel features a hairdressing salon, a bar and a restaurant. WLAN Internet access is available to guests, whilst room and laundry services are provided. Younger guests can play in the children’s playground, whilst guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the hotel’s own private car park.
  • Rooms
    The guest rooms have been designed with both relaxation and appreciation of nature in mind. There are 3 different luxury rooms: grand deluxe, deluxe and superior. Rooms are en suite with bathtub, shower and hairdryer, and feature in-room amenities such as a satellite/cable TV, Internet access, a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities, and a safe. All rooms have been fitted with individually regulated air conditioning units and have superb sea and garden views, guaranteeing guests the opportunity to completely relax. Balconies/terraces come as standard.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, and spa and massage treatments (fees apply). Guests can relax on the sun terrace by the superb swimming pool and enjoy a refreshing cocktail from the poolside snack bar. The hotel has an on-site gym and pool tables, which can both be used for an additional fee. Guests wishing to try their hand at water sports can go banana boating, water skiing, jet skiing, catamaran boating or diving at the local beach. Golf fans can try the nearby golf course, and an entertainment programme is provided for children.
  • Meals
    The hotel offers an American breakfast, whilst lunch and dinner are available from an à la carte or set menu.
  • Payment
    MasterCard and VISA are both accepted by the hotel.
  • How to get there
    Samui Airport is about 20 km from Lamai Beach: journey time by car is 30 minutes.
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Business centre
  • Play rooms
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • CD Player
  • Satellite TV
  • Fan
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Beauty treatments
  • Sauna

Other hotel information

  • City hotel
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Gay friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Express check in and check out
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Car hire
  • Ticket service
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Pets allowed
  • All public and private areas are no smoking zones
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi access included
  • Laundry service
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