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Reviews of The Beach Residence

Plai Laem Soi 7, Choeng Mon Beach , Koh Samui, Thailand , 84320 Koh Samui , Thailand

#1 of 128 Holiday rentals in Koh Samui

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Time flew too quickly 😢

    The view was really spectacular

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    The house has a modern architecture, designed to have the best possible view. The owner welcomed us immediately and came
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The house is very modern and clean with a unique and extraordinary view of the bay. The owner is a person of rare kindness and hospitality.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and modern, very spacious, open, airy, clean and the host Phil was fantastic especially with information for the local area. Wholeheartedly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is secluded and there is not much in walking distance. We didn’t rent scooters or a car so we spent quite a bit on grab to get places. We were fine with that but it could be an issue for others

    The owner, Phillip, was amazing. He helped arrange transportation from the airport to the residence when we arrived. He also sent a list of places that we should try to eat. He was responsive to every message I sent both before arrival and during our stay. The residence had the most amazing view and was really nice. The pool was great too and perfect for an afternoon swim after being out all day. It is in a rather secluded area and there is not much traffic in the area. The beach is close and was also not crowded.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Excellent apartment with beautiful views, great location and walking distance to a local beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, bright and clean apartment with stunning views. We enjoyed being able to walk to the beach. The property is a short distance from the airport and close to many restaurants and Fisherman’s Wharf. Our host gave us some excellent restaurant recommendations.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    A little slice of heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I cannot really come up with anything

    Our recent stay at The Beach Residence was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the breathtaking view that truly steals the show. Whether bathed in sunshine or under a starry night, the scenery is consistently stunning and offers a serene backdrop for relaxation. Having read the glowing reviews prior to our booking, our expectations were high, yet our experience managed to exceed them in every way. The short walk to the beautiful, uncrowded beach was a delightful bonus, providing us with the perfect spot for family fun and tranquility. Philip, our host, was exceptional. His responsiveness to our questions and requests was lightning-fast, ensuring our stay was smooth and enjoyable. We felt truly cared for and appreciated his dedication to making our visit memorable. Without a doubt, we will return to this little slice of paradise. Thank you, Philip, for an unforgettable stay!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Perfect apartments to stay in Samui.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Interesting solution to avoud corridors when all the rooms have separate exit but when you leave apartment you need to lock all the rooms. Maybe there could be solutions how to do that fastly.

    Perfect view from the apartment. Host (Phil) was very hospitable and arranged everything we asked. Rooms were clean with nice conditioning, kitchen was well equipped, we prepared food there. Not far to the beach. Nice pool with perfect view.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Stunning views, comfortable rooms, super close to the beach (5 minute walk). Phil was a gracious and attentive host that
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property exceeded our expectations. Stunning views, comfortable rooms, super close to the beach (5 minute walk). Phil was a gracious and attentive host that went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Dreamy beach vacation home, away from the hustle and bustle.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to not like.

    Beautiful, pristine property, overlooking the beach. Just beautiful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best view on the island. Very kind owner! 100% recomend!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    10
    The Beach Residence. Wow!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, loved everything.

    What's there to say about the Beach Residence that has not already been said in previous reviews. Its amazing. I will break it down into three parts: The location - An idyllic hillside location with the most amazing views, it's a leisurely 3 minute stroll down to a beautiful beach which is tranquil and never crowded, there is a nice little beach bar down there that does great food. It is an amazing location to be at, one of the more exclusive areas on the Island, yet you are only a short drive / taxi ride from some of the best bars and restaurants Koh Samui has to offer. The property - Wow!....immaculate, modern, stylish, a fantastic infinity pool overlooking the sea. The place is simply stunning with the best views you will find anywhere. You could not ask for more. The host / owner - Philip was there to welcome us when we arrived, he provided us with all the local information, recommendations for restaurants, bars, tours etc. He could not have been more helpful. There was one time we had an issue that was out of his control, we messaged him and he was there 15 minutes later to sort it out, nothing was too much trouble for him. The guy is a real gem and will go out of his way to ensure you have the best time My only regret is that we did not spend more time there, but we will definitely return

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We had a wonderful stay at the Beach Residence. The highlight was definitely the breathtaking view from the terrace—waking up to that every day was amazing! The location is peaceful, away from the more tourist-heavy areas, which we really appreciated. At the same time, getting to those areas is easy and affordable with Grab. We also loved the nearby Thongson Beach, which was quiet and uncrowded, yet still had a few bars and restaurants for food and drinks, plus activities like jet ski and kayak rentals. The water was noticeably cleaner than at the larger, busier beaches. Philip was a fantastic host, always quick to respond and attentive to our needs. Overall, we were very happy with our stay!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    10
    5 STAR STAY! Beautiful modern apartment, Stunning location and exceptional host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 14 nights

    There isn't anything we didn't like about this property or feel could be done better.

    Just WOW. Our villa overlooked the sea, and the beautiful Thongson Bay. Phil, our host, greeted us even though we didn't arrive until late into the evening as our flight had been delayed. Phil was so welcoming and showed us around the property and up to our villa. We even received a very helpful list of places to go and restaurants to visit, from lunch venues, to cheap but very good restaurants, as well as a couple of places to go for a special evening out (more expensive but still very reasonable and top notch food). We hired a car which enabled us to travel around the island and explore the many different villages and areas of Koh Samui. However, if you just wanted to have a restful poolside/beach holiday, you have that on your doorstep too including s few local restaurants which are easy to walk to. Phil organised a taxi for our arrival (highly recommended) with his driver to collect us from the airport. The taxi was there when we arrived (not taken for granted as on arrival in Bali the year before we waited over an hour for someone to turn up so we were very grateful after a long flight!). The driver even dropped us at the local shop on the way to the villa so that we could get some essential water and food for the coming days, which was so thoughtful. Phil is excellent at communicating when needing to throughout the stay, without being intrusive. He even bought us some local bakery pastries a few days into our trip. Its the little human and thoughtful touches that make this place special. A truly magnificently located apartment and a 5 star host. We would thoroughly recommend. **Note for those with mobility issues: The very special location of this villa, being on the side of a hill means that there are quite a few steps if you are staying at one of the villas at the top with the best views. However there is a villa on the lower level with only a few steps which would be more accessible for those that may struggle with steps.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    10
    Had a fantastic time, accomdation was perfect, great location and a great host. We highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views were amazing, great location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unreal views and a great modern and clean place. Our host was super helpful and always quick to respond to any questions or requests. 100% would stay again and recommend

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    9.0
    Picture perfect beach view location and with transport excellent location for a holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    If it’s possible to improve the shower pressure that would be good.

    Location was excellent with a beautiful view. Good access to a very good and quiet beach. However you do need to hire transport to get to the nearest town where there are multiple good eating locations. Also to visit the sites and beaches round the island. Philip the manager/host was very responsive with information for sites and eating recommendations and was very helpful to first time visitors to Koi Samui.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The Sea view is so amazing 🤯

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a most wonderful family holiday (5 people) in this house that we called home for 2 weeks in July 2024. Phil, the Dane, was always very helpful throughout the whole time. Arranging taxi from the airport, a taxi company that we continued use all holiday, great tips for restaurants and a nice lady that did our clothes washing! We loved the house and what a view down to Thong Son Bay from our terrace, the infinite pool that was for all 4 apartments was a great plus for the whole family. Thank you Phil we are sure many more people will have wonderful holidays in your amazing apartment complex. The bay was lovely quiet, less people and that we appreciated very much, the beach was brilliant and we enjoyed food both in the local Thai restaurant or the beach resort. If we wanted more liveliness we took a taxi to the famous beaches or especially Fisherman’s Village with both more wonderful restaurants, the night market and the fire show on the beach. We can highly recommend staying here and your holiday will be making good memories for a lifetime!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Amazing views from a stunning residence with an excellent host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property has a fantastic view and is only a small walk down to a beautiful beach. Philip was an amazing host and passed on his local knowledge ensuring we had a great time

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    10
    Very great in kove resort area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Sight was absoultely great Environment was quiet In The neighbor there is Security guard right next so you feel very comfortable when uou come late night in The dark time. Parking was also free so it was easy to love around The city. Owner was so kind and honest that makes Aldo eady to Ask any questions delayed to thai culture or to any extra help. He was kind and well hospitality. He had all answer.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Immaculate apartment with the most epic sunrise view to the ocean. Highly recommend and will be returning. Thank you Ph
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I had to leave 🥲

    The best view in Kho Samui! To wake up with the sun streaming in was so inspiring. Phil the owner was more than helpful in every regard- organising taxis/ recommendations for restaurants/ great communication.. Felt like a penthouse apartment on top of the world. Beach only a few minutes walk. Centrally located. Highly recommend!!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifal appartment, with amazing views. Everything is very clean. The host is very helpfull and knows al lot about the island and what are the best things to do there. Location is a bit furter from all the shops and restaurants but nice place to relax and the views are definitelly worth it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved our stay here, we couldn’t fault the accommodation and location. It is away from the busy crowds which suited us perfectly. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very modern, clean and comfortable accommodation in a quiet location with easy access to beach and a nice local restaurant. The outstanding feature, however, are the mesmerising sea views, that we couldn't get enough of. Also, Phil is a great host, excellent comms and very supportive. Thanks mate, we loved it and will be back for sure!

    Stayed in May 2024

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