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The CHESS Samui Hotel

156/7, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84310 Koh Samui, Thailand 5 rooms 8.3 Very good · 735 reviews
NearbyChaweng Yai Beach · 450 m
Wi-FiFree
Check-in / check-out14:00 – 12:00
ParkingFree

A 2-star hotel in Koh Samui's Chaweng area, with a garden, a games room, air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, 450 m from Chaweng Yai Beach.

The CHESS Samui Hotel is a 2-star hotel in the Chaweng area of Koh Samui, with a garden and a games room on the property. Samui Airport is 1.9 km away, and Chaweng Yai Beach is 450 m from the hotel.

Rooms are air-conditioned and have blackout curtains, and free WiFi is available in all rooms. The games room has a pool table and table tennis, along with board and card games.

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00, and luggage storage is available. The front desk is open 24 hours, and free parking is available on site. Chaweng Noi Beach is 2.6 km away, and the Big Buddha is 4.4 km away.

Highlights

Free WiFi in all rooms
Airport transfer
Free parking
24-hour front desk
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Shuttle service

Room types

Rooms at The CHESS Samui Hotel have air conditioning and blackout curtains, and free WiFi is available in all rooms. The hotel has double, twin and king-bed rooms, including a Superior Double Room of 25 m² and a Deluxe Double Room with a garden view.

Some rooms have a balcony or terrace, a refrigerator and a coffee and tea maker, and some have a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and towels.

Superior Double Room

25 m² 1 Single bed Max 2 guests Private bathroom

from US$36 per night

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Electric kettle

At 25 m², the Superior Double Room sleeps up to two guests. It has a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and towels, plus an electric kettle, a hair dryer and satellite and cable channels.

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Deluxe Double Room

20 m² 1 King bed Max 2 guests Private bathroom

from US$45 per night

  • Garden view
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Private bathroom

With 20 m² and a king bed, the Deluxe Double Room has a garden view. It sleeps up to two guests and comes with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a telephone.

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Superior Twin Room

20 m² 2 Single bed Max 2 guests Private bathroom

from US$37 per night

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Telephone

The Superior Twin Room measures 20 m² and has two single beds, sleeping up to two guests. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a telephone and a TV, with an electric kettle and free wired internet.

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Standard Double Room

1 Queen bed Max 3 guests Shared bathroom
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Refrigerator
  • In-room safe box

The Standard Double Room sleeps up to three guests. It has a balcony or terrace, a refrigerator, a coffee and tea maker, free bottled water and an in-room safe box.

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Superior Room

20 m² 1 King bed or 2 Single bed Max 3 guests Shared bathroom
  • Shower

At 20 m², the Superior Room sleeps up to three guests, with a choice of bed set-ups. Its bathroom has a shower.

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Hotel facilities & services

The hotel has a garden, air conditioning in public areas and a games room with a pool table and table tennis. Room service and a 24-hour front desk are available, and luggage storage, safety deposit boxes and daily housekeeping are provided.

An airport transfer and a shuttle service are offered, and tours, car hire, bicycle rental and ticket services can be arranged. The concierge can help with transportation and other arrangements, and the staff speak English and Thai.

Internet services and WiFi in public areas are available, and the rooms have satellite and cable channels. A smoking area is also available, and parking is free on site for guests who arrive by car.

General facilities

  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Smoking area
  • Game room
  • Tours
  • Airport transfer
  • Car hire
  • Shuttle service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Ticket services
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Parking

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Food & drink

  • Room service

Media & technology

  • Free WiFi in all rooms
  • Internet services
  • WiFi in public areas
  • Free wired internet
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Telephone

Room amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout curtains
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk
  • In-room safe box
  • Linens
  • Non-smoking
  • Seating area
  • Window
  • Hair dryer
  • Mirror
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toiletries
  • Towels

Location & what to see

The CHESS Samui Hotel is in the Chaweng area of Koh Samui, on the island's east coast, and its address places it on Chaweng Beach itself. Chaweng is a lively beach district with a long stretch of sand, bars and cabaret shows, and shops along the main roads.

Chaweng Yai Beach is 450 m from the hotel, and Nora Beach and the Samui Crocodile Farm are nearby too. The Big Buddha, a large hilltop statue, is 4.4 km away, and the Samui Elephant Sanctuary in Bophut is 3.6 km away. Samui Airport is the nearest airport, 1.9 km away, so it is the usual choice for arrivals by air. Chaweng Hospital is 400 m away. Car hire and bicycle rental are offered at the hotel, so a day out to the temples and the elephant sanctuary is easy to plan from the hotel.

A good day could start with a swim at Chaweng Yai Beach, then continue to the Big Buddha and the Samui Elephant Sanctuary in Bophut. In the evening, the Night Market and the walking street are close to the hotel, so the evening options are nearby, and the bars and cabaret shows of Chaweng are a short distance away.

Chaweng Yai Beach450 m
Night Market600 m
Nora Beach1.8 km
Samui Crocodile Farm2.3 km
Big Buddha4.4 km
Samui Elephant Sanctuary Bophut3.6 km

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What guests say

8.3Very good735 verified reviews

Travellers rate the location highest at 8.9, followed by the service at 8.6 and the cleanliness and value for money at 8.3 each.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at The CHESS Samui Hotel cost?

Rates at The CHESS Samui Hotel change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see the current figure is to check live prices with our partner.

How do I get to The CHESS Samui Hotel?

The nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 1.9 km from the hotel. Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) is 111.2 km away on the mainland. The Lamtaen Ferry terminal is 3.2 km from the hotel for those arriving by sea. Free parking is available on site for guests who arrive by car, and an airport transfer is offered by the hotel.

What is near The CHESS Samui Hotel?

Chaweng Yai Beach is 450 m away, and the Night Market is 600 m away. Chaweng Hospital is 400 m away, and Chaweng Noi Beach is 2.6 km away. Nora Beach is 1.8 km away, and the Big Buddha is 4.4 km away. The Samui Crocodile Farm is 2.3 km away, and Samui Airport is 1.9 km away.

Does The CHESS Samui Hotel have free WiFi?

Yes, free WiFi is available in all rooms at The CHESS Samui Hotel. WiFi is also available in the public areas, and some rooms have a wired internet connection.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The CHESS Samui Hotel?

Check-in at The CHESS Samui Hotel starts at 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00. If you arrive earlier, luggage storage is available at the hotel. The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

Is there parking at The CHESS Samui Hotel?

Yes, free parking is available on site at The CHESS Samui Hotel for guests who arrive by car. Car hire and bicycle rental are also offered at the hotel.

Are children welcome at The CHESS Samui Hotel?

Yes, children are welcome at The CHESS Samui Hotel. Children aged 3 to 12 can stay using the existing bedding, and infants aged 0 to 2 can stay the same way. A baby cot can be requested directly from the property, subject to availability.

Does The CHESS Samui Hotel offer an airport transfer?

Yes, The CHESS Samui Hotel offers an airport transfer, and a shuttle service is also available. Samui Airport is 1.9 km from the hotel. The concierge can also help with transportation and other arrangements.

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