First Bungalow Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel near Chaweng Noi Beach
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On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Bungalow, Poolside
Bungalow, Poolside | Bathroom
Daily buffet breakfast (THB 350.00 per person)
Bungalow, Poolside

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
4/6 Moo 3, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320
  • Chaweng Beach
    12 min walk
  • Bangkok Hospital Samui
    13 min walk
  • Chaweng Walking Street
    16 min walk
  • Ko Samui (USM)
    15 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Bungalow, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Bungalow, Beachside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

First Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Poolside Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Beachside Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Koh Samui

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Koh Samui awaits you at First Bungalow Beach Resort. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Chaweng Beach and Bangkok Hospital Samui. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .First Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own beach bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Koh Samui hotel include Fisherman's Village Plaza and Chaweng Noi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Chaweng Beach - 12 min walk
  • Chaweng Walking Street - 16 min walk
  • Chaweng Noi Beach - 2 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 10 min drive
  • Lamai Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Ko Samui (USM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phensiri Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CoCoSpice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Lanterna - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪อาหารรัสเซียซาโมวา Samovar Russian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sea Paint Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

First Bungalow Beach Resort

Family-friendly beachfront hotel near Chaweng Noi Beach
First Bungalow Beach Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly First Bungalow Beach Resort. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Koh Samui hotel.

  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1970
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
First Bungalow Beach Resort offers 174 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and minibars. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: THB 350 for adults and THB 300 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • First Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 915.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately THB 350.00 for adults and from THB 300 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 400 per room (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: THB 100.00 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 915.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

First Bungalow
First Bungalow Beach
First Bungalow Beach Resort
First Bungalow Resort
First Bungalow Beach Resort Koh Samui
First Bungalow Beach Koh Samui

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at First Bungalow Beach Resort?

First Bungalow Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at First Bungalow Beach Resort?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Bungalow Beach Resort on 3 Nov 2024 start from AU$60.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to First Bungalow Beach Resort?

Yep, First Bungalow Beach Resort is a short 12-minute walk from Chaweng Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does First Bungalow Beach Resort have a pool?

First Bungalow Beach Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Is First Bungalow Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that First Bungalow Beach Resort is a hit with families.

Does First Bungalow Beach Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at First Bungalow Beach Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at First Bungalow Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at First Bungalow Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at First Bungalow Beach Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

First Bungalow Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 537 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We hoped for a beachfront bungalow or cottage and this turned out to be better than we ever expected. The beach was close to the room, the ocean was warm and clear, it was the best wave pool I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with family
Staff was amazing. Ocean view and access to beach from the bungalows was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing relaxing time here. We had a beach bungalow (sea view) room 753. Absolutely stunning view of the beach and sea.. And literally steps away from your sunbed… Will definitely be returning..
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Literally the best beach location we've stayed at. Super!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce Douglas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent beach front very friendly staff but bed mattress was very very hard
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great beach and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel stay
Hotel was very clean but a little dated. The main issue was lack of internet, it didn't work in the rooms which also meant no TV was available as this was WiFi based. Not the end of the world but a shame as it's nice to be able to catch the news or a movie. Pool and beach very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and staff. Unfortunately my TV, air conditioner and safe did not work and nothing could be done about it. Beach and pool were gorgeous.

8/10 Good

Gitam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, location n location !
Just returned from Koh Samui after a 5 night stay. First Bungalow is all about location, location n location. It is bang on the beach and a good beach at that. I had a beach bungalow, overlooking directly into the ocean and literally 25 metres away from the water edge. The waves were calm and one could easily walk in about 50 metres into the water, even with no swimming skills. And now the not so good part...breakfast nothing to talk about, very average. Generally the resort is old and run down and dont look for anything plush in the room interiors, etc. Aircon and bathroom worked fine. I am used to a hard mattress but this was too hard even for me. On my request, they were nice enough to spread a soft mattress topper which made it better. Service levels were acceptable and nothing to complain about. If you feel the price of beach bungalows are steep, its only because of the location. If the stay is not very long, it is worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phattharaporn, Fontana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place had been here for awhile but it is well maintain. The pool is nice and you can't beat the beach here. There is no barrier so the ocean water is always clean. My kids spent hours in the water. For it location, you can't beat it price. The staff were great. Some even help us after their work hour. They have staff clean the beach chairs and comb the beach to keep it clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avishai

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't much too like about the property at all, way to far from the entertainment areas, which we knew! But the staff were not help
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we did not enjoy our time at First Bungalow Beach Resort. The only redeeming factor of our stay was the beautiful pool in the centre of the property. Otherwise, our room was so poorly kept; the taps in the bathroom barely worked and there was mould on the shower curtain, the bed as many have mentioned is rock hard, and even with a mattress topper it was almost impossible to sleep. The wifi just does not work unless you are in the lobby or the restaurant. The breakfast offering and the restaurant are also poor, so much so we didn’t even both going to breakfast on our last day. The staff are extremely rude and do not offer any kind of customer service. The only thing they seem to care about is their mobile phones and the language barrier for basic requests was very tricky. This hotel could be beautiful, but unfortunately it has not been well looked after at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

firas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh
Sub par on all levels. Only good thing was the beach and they know that. The rooms have no windows just a balcony that look into another building. Mainly a Russian and German tourist. Outside of the resort it smells of sewage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience
Sorry to say but hotel has absolutely no saver nor security, My safe was opened by someone and mine stolen , substantial amount, I requested safe to replaced and hotel did it. All my attempts to resolve this matter went to nowhere. I left hotel 4 days prior to my stay expirations . Hotel didn’t even make any attempt to investigate such matters. Another issue , sine there are many foreigners staying there , hotel staff don’t speak even basic English which makes it very hard to communicate and resolve any matters. Never again I step to this property
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable, bad value
Not as cheap as it should be for how basic it is. I've stayed in all sorts of accomodation in Thailand from very basic budget to 5-star hotels and have had much better for the same price or less. You just need to be aware that this is very basic. The bed is one of the most uncomfortable I've ever slept in. I had a "Deluxe" room, still wondering what was deluxe about it. I can appreciate a firm matress but this was just straight-up bad for your back. I had a really bad sleep due to how uncomfortable I was in every position and it hurt all day the next day. The air con was so ineffective it wasn't worth the noise of having it on. Lights are dim and dull. Your room looks out at where people pass by and has no net curtains so people look straight in to your room. The curtains are so thin I wasn't even convinced people couldn't see through them when i had the light on. You can hear everything around you, every time someone opens their door or speaks anywhere around, the noise seems to be amplified somehow; not that the guests were noisy, just normal sounds are really loud. Wifi was totally useless,i had to find a cafe to just book my next hotel. Due to the time of year the tide was in completely so I couldn't comment on the beach but what I can comment on is when I walked over the grassy area to look at the beach it was COVERED in litter. On the plus side the pool is very nice and the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!
Another nice stay at the best beach in Koh samui. Although an old resort the pool and the beach is wonderful. Reasonably priced and everything you need Is right there, more and more restaurants popping up here also. Mini marts local so there is no need to go into Chaweng. Walking along the beach is nice and the water is so clean and clear. Keep coming back each year which says something.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool were amazing and the proximity to the beach was brilliant. Should have a kids pool though which was only thing missing
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked: beach, enough sunlounges Didn’t like: outdated bathroom (difficult to get to and from bathtub when taking shower), fluctuating water pressure in shower. Sunlounges could be cleaned occasionally from bird droppings. Also staff for putting up sun umbrellas on the beach is impossible to find.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great stay
We were pleasantly surprised at how good this place was. Beautiful beach, luscious garden setting and delicious breakfast (with omelet station etc). The area has many restaurants and bars close by. The only ( but major) draw back was that the beds were rock hard and extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019