COSI Samui Chaweng Beach
Ko Samui · Chaweng
4.5 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 775 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
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Gulf Islands budget hotels: 10 places to compare
Your guide: up to ฿1,500 per night
Find an island base that leaves room for the rest of your holiday. This shortlist brings together ten ideas across Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao. Start with the island and beach area that suit you, then compare private-room rates for your dates.
Private double room · Two adults · Check rates for your dates
Find a base for Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao
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Include ferry tickets and pier transfers in your total budget. On Ko Pha-ngan, check event dates and minimum-stay rules. On every island, read recent reviews and confirm how you will get back after an evening out.
10 places to compare for your dates
Target: up to ฿1,500 for a private double room. Check the final rate before booking. Numbers below are guest-score snapshots, not hotel star classifications.
ibis Samui Bophut
Ko Samui · Bophut
4.0 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 2,353 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Harry’s Bungalow & Restaurant
Ko Samui
4.2 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 242 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Bonny Hotel
Ko Samui · Lamai
4.6 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 172 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Buathong Resort
Ko Samui · Lamai
4.4 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 32 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Chaweng Tara Hotel
Ko Samui · Chaweng Noi
4.5 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 69 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Lamai Buri Resort
Ko Samui · Lamai
4.2 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 383 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Escape Beach Resort
Ko Samui · Mae Nam
4.0 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 970 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Phangan Island View
Ko Pha-ngan
4.3 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 204 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
Aukotan Place
Ko Tao
4.2 / 5
Tripadvisor guest-score snapshot · 185 reviews
Rating source: Tripadvisor
A little checking. A better holiday.
Use ฿1,500 per room, per night as your search ceiling for a private double room for two adults. These are places to compare, not confirmed offers at that price. Some dates and room types will cost more. No travel dates have been priced for this guide.
Enter your dates, choose a private room rather than a dormitory bed, and compare the final total including taxes and fees. Check breakfast, air conditioning, cancellation terms and transfers before paying.
Read the newest reviews, especially comments about cleanliness, noise and location. A high score from only a handful of guests is less established than one supported by hundreds of reviews.
How were these hotels selected?
We used Tripadvisor hotel pages and budget-hotel collections to build a bloggsandco planning shortlist. We considered the guest score, review volume and geographical fit. The order is our editorial selection, not an official Tripadvisor top-ten ranking or a claim that every property is below ฿1,500 today.
Research checked: 30 October 2026. Scores and review counts are snapshots from the linked source pages. Some source pages are cached and may be older; the numbers are not a live feed. Open Tripadvisor for the current score, recent reviews, availability and dated rates.
Is the ฿1,500 price guaranteed?
No. It is the budget to search against, not a booking quote. Rates change with dates, room category, occupancy and availability. If the final total exceeds your limit, compare another hotel or different dates.
Can I book through bloggsandco?
These hotel cards link to Tripadvisor so you can research and compare. Confirm any booking, payment, cancellation or special request with your chosen hotel or booking provider.
