Amaya is run by the warmest and friendliest french families. They take care of you like you are a close relative and have excellent sense of when to socialize and when to let you rest. We stayed there for a total of nine nights and had one of the best experiences of our lives. We have been to many high end luxury resorts and hotels in the world and we would choose a place like Amaya every time over the Ritz Carlton or Sheraton. Here you are seen and cared for in the best way. Let me give you some examples: 1. When we arrived they noticed that our kids are big (tall) and gave us the bigger family room with larger beds 2. When they noticed that I always leave the yellow of the hard boiled egg they made sure to peel and remove it for me. 3. We put out some clothes to dry and they made sure to switch the places so that they would be in the sun and dry as quickly as possible. The family makes the difference here but the facilities and food are also 10 out of 10. Breakfast was excellent, freshly baked bread of different varieties including some more healthy options plus baguette etc. Different kinds of fresh fruit, a large variety of freshly baked bakeries and fresh juice every day. On top of that the chef makes very nice omelettes any style you want. Which you can have with avocado, tomatoes, bacon and cucumber. 10 out of 10. Facilities are spotlessly clean. Fresh and modern with everything you need. Lots of storage for your clothes, fridge, safe, water cooker etc. Rooms are well designed with great care taken to make sure you have a place to put stuff and the beds are super comfortable. Shower and toilet are the same, modern and clean. All in all, we do not hesitate to recommend you to stay here. We loved it, our kids loved it and we are already thinking about coming back.

The location is about a 10 min scooter ride from Lamai center but it did not affect us as we prefer not to stay in the noisy part. The resort is on a very nice and pittoresque neighbourhood which is calm and quiet at night and there is almost no noise from the animals or insects. The only thing I would like to see improve is to have some way to close the shower as there is no curtain. Another thing is to provide french press or brewed coffee for breakfast. You have coffee but it's not pressed.

Overall a very comfortable stay, will keep this place in mind for next time. Friendly and helpful staff/hosts, clean room, laid-back atmosphere.

a bit of a walk to city centre — although the resort was clear about that part! no hills, you just need to be comfortable with the walk, especially when it’s peak sun hours. The resort has scooters to rent (do it) and offer a taxi contact.

STOP LOOKING!!! You’ve found the most amazing place!! Those that complain about the location are clearly idiots because this is not on the main drag with shops and bars and noise. It’s tranquil, serene and it feels like home. The pool is pristine and the family cannot do enough for you. There is easy access to taxis and scooters. The view of the mountain is beautiful. Even the 10 minutes it rained was wonderful. We had the family room (No 1) and used the second room as an office as we had to speak to clients daily and the WiFi was superb. Although it was so peaceful we could easily have used the patio. We will definitely be back! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Leaving 😢

I recently stayed at this beautiful small resort and had an amazing experience. The resort is run by incredibly nice people who made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. Everything was spotless clean, and the overall vibe of the place was just perfect. It's a hidden gem that offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere

While some might not prefer the location, I found it to be ideal. Lamai center is approximately 1 km away, which is not too far but still close enough. You can easily rent a motorbike (the hotel can assist with this) or enjoy a longer walk if that's your preference.

The resort was so peaceful and beautiful. The family who owns it is so nice and does everything to accommodate you. The staff are so friendly and you feel like you’re a part of their family- for example, they knew how I liked my coffee and that I wanted avocado at breakfast so they provided it. Also, the breakfast has so much variety and is amazing. Everything is so clean and the rooms are beautiful. Even though it’s not in the main area, it’s only a 5 minute drive and there’s plenty of taxis/grabs and motor bikes. Overall, the place was incredible felt like home. Will 1000% be back.

Nothing. It was perfect.

I had a beautiful ground floor room which was immaculately clean. Directly outside my room were 2 comfy sunbeds which kind of sat in the pool, which was lovely. The hotel is owned by a lovely French couple (Nancy and Jenny) who are great people. Nu also works there and she is so lovely and friendly. Very relaxing stay.

I'd had a recent bike accident at the Ha Giang loop, and I wasn't ready to get on another bike and therefore I had to walk everywhere! The walk into town was unpleasant on dusty roads especially in the heat. You definitely need transport otherwise you will be isolated. Grabs aren't as accessible in Koh Samui as some other places. Breakfast wasn't amazing. They need to provide nicer bread for one. Instant coffee is included in price but a nicer coffee (i.e cappuccino) isn't. It would be a nice touch if it was.

Amaya is run by the warmest and friendliest french families. They take care of you like you are a close relative and have excellent sense of when to socialize and when to let you rest. We stayed there for a total of nine nights and had one of the best experiences of our lives. We have been to many high end luxury resorts and hotels in the world and we would choose a place like Amaya every time over the Ritz Carlton or Sheraton. Here you are seen and cared for in the best way. Let me give you some examples: 1. When we arrived they noticed that our kids are big (tall) and gave us the bigger family room with larger beds 2. When they noticed that I always leave the yellow of the hard boiled egg they made sure to peel and remove it for me. 3. We put out some clothes to dry and they made sure to switch the places so that they would be in the sun and dry as quickly as possible. The family makes the difference here but the facilities and food are also 10 out of 10. Breakfast was excellent, freshly baked bread of different varieties including some more healthy options plus baguette etc. Different kinds of fresh fruit, a large variety of freshly baked bakeries and fresh juice every day. On top of that the chef makes very nice omelettes any style you want. Which you can have with avocado, tomatoes, bacon and cucumber. 10 out of 10. Facilities are spotlessly clean. Fresh and modern with everything you need. Lots of storage for your clothes, fridge, safe, water cooker etc. Rooms are well designed with great care taken to make sure you have a place to put stuff and the beds are super comfortable. Shower and toilet are the same, modern and clean. All in all, we do not hesitate to recommend you to stay here. We loved it, our kids loved it and we are already thinking about coming back.

The location is about a 10 min scooter ride from Lamai center but it did not affect us as we prefer not to stay in the noisy part. The resort is on a very nice and pittoresque neighbourhood which is calm and quiet.

Beautiful property with everything you could wish for. The hotel is owned by Nancy and her husband which felt like we had been invited to their home, beautiful rooms extremely clean throughout the residence. Home made cakes and bakery items provided by Nancy amazing. Staff were exceptional, nothing was too much trouble, everything was simply perfect, couldn’t have asked for anything more

Quiet and relaxed, staff were really helpful and friendly. The pool was very accessible from your room, rooms and pool kept very clean. Would definitely recommend to others. We hired a scooter from the hotel, which is needed so you can get to shops/ restaurants and other attractions.

There is no door between the bedroom and bathroom. The was no blanket on the bed, only a sheet.

Family-run (French), it is very pleasant and convenient for those seeking quiet relaxation, with very friendly staff and management. We selected it because of its location (200m away from our daughter's house) and were delighted to find this gem in the middle of a residential area. Made our vacation that much better.