Hey there,

Well, I've decided to spend a day or two in bkk and then head to koh samui.

I found a resort on Koh Samui called the Health Oasis that looks good. It's in maenam, so it's a bit away from Chaweng Beach. I was wondering if anyone knows how far? Is it too far to walk?

I was thinking of staying at the resort a few days, then head over to Chaweng for a few days.

Originally, I didn't want to book ahead, but some of the cheaper hotels are filling up. Are there plenty of travel agents in Maenam to help me or should I make my decision in bkk before I head to Koh Samui.

I guess, I don't want to be stuck in Chaweng staying in a hotel that's out of my budget. Nor do I want to spend hours walking around trying to find hotels. I'm not picky. I'd prefer to crash in a beach bungalow than pay $100 on a hotel room, I'll only sleep in once. Are beach bungalows hard to find?

Thanks again everyone!

-J

Hello

Maenam to Chaweng is about 15 - 20 mins in a car so that in my book rules walking out.

I think if dealing with the travel agents in BKK or Samui you need to be armed with as much info as possible & a list of some resorts you are interested in & their prices off the internet as guide if you are being taken for a ride by the agent.Chaweng Beach is getting harder & harder to find budget accommodation but I would imagine in this period you would find something reasonable.This is where research in my opinion is vital otherwise you may well end up in an overpriced flea & mosquito pit.

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Too far to walk deffo. Unless you are in to that kind of olympic sport.

Would second Jamies advice re the travel agents.

will post back to you re PM as on the move again today.

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Thanks again for the help. I'm sure it will all work out. Reply when you can, no worries... J

Try Maemanburi resort,they have beachfront bungalows,looks good too! We were going to stay there but the beachfront bungalows were booked so going to Bophut instead, take alook at the "Red House " in Bophut for cheap rooms with fantastic reviews,We booked a couple of nights there .

Den

If you're on a budget go to Lamai instead, there's more options for budget accomm' there, the beach is better for swimming, general cost of living is cheaper at Lamai. Chaweng has too much BS for my tastes.

Sounds good... i was looking at Lamai earlier so I'm glad you recommended it... yeah, I'm not keen on having to "find" a spot on a crowded beach....

I can always rent a car and drive around to the different areas, too.