Paradee Resort

Ko Samet

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Exclusive and offering the ultimate in privacy, this sleek resort near Ko Samet's southern end is one of the island's most luxurious. Golf carts hum about among discreetly screened thatched villas, most of which have their own Jacuzzi. The lovely beach is effectively private and, across the road, a bar deck lets you appreciate the sunset views from the island's western shore.

Facilities include a large pool, a gym with views and a spa. Staff is very helpful and extras include a bottle of wine in the room and a welcome drink. Speedboat transfer is included in the price, which drops substantially outside the mid-December–mid-January peak season.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Ao Thian

    Ao Thian

    1.26 MILES

    Ao Thian is a delightfully pretty beach punctuated by big boulders that shelter small sandy spots, creating a castaway ambience. It remains one of Samet’s…

  • Ao Wai

    Ao Wai

    0.6 MILES

    Ao Wai is a lovely beach far removed from everything else (though in reality it is only 1.5km from Ao Thian).

  • Khao Laem Ya/Mu Ko Samet National Park

    Khao Laem Ya/Mu Ko Samet National Park

    2.66 MILES

    Along with Ko Samet, Ko Man Klang, Ko Kudee, Ko Man Nok and Ko Man Nai to the west are part of this national park. The official status hasn’t kept away…

  • Hat Sai Kaew

    Hat Sai Kaew

    2.79 MILES

    In the island’s northeastern corner near the ferry pier, and an extension of Na Dan, Hat Sai Kaew – the 'town beach' – is the island’s widest, busiest and…

  • Ao Wong Deuan

    Ao Wong Deuan

    1.7 MILES

    Ao Wong Deuan ('Crescent Moon Bay') is Samet's second-busiest beach after Hat Sai Kaew, with a range of resorts and more modest guesthouses. It's a wide,…

  • Ao Phutsa

    Ao Phutsa

    2.23 MILES

    Cute, sandy Ao Phutsa (Ao Tub Tim), south of Ao Hin Khok and Ao Phai, strikes a good balance between being relatively accessible but generally not too…

  • Ao Prao

    Ao Prao

    2.71 MILES

    On the west coast, Ao Prao is one of the island's prettiest beaches. It's secluded but backed by three high-end resorts, so it still gets quite busy and…

  • Ao Hin Khok

    Ao Hin Khok

    2.62 MILES

    Less frenetic than its northern neighbour Hat Sai Kaew, Ao Hin Khok is a gorgeous bay attracting a younger crowd. Plenty of places to stay, eat and drink.

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Nearby Ko Samet attractions

1. Southern Tip Viewpoints

0.56 MILES

At the southern end of Ko Samet, the road ends at a national park compound that's more or less abandoned, but with toilets and a small stall selling…

2. Ao Wai

0.6 MILES

Ao Wai is a lovely beach far removed from everything else (though in reality it is only 1.5km from Ao Thian).

3. Ao Thian

1.26 MILES

Ao Thian is a delightfully pretty beach punctuated by big boulders that shelter small sandy spots, creating a castaway ambience. It remains one of Samet’s…

4. Ao Wong Deuan

1.7 MILES

Ao Wong Deuan ('Crescent Moon Bay') is Samet's second-busiest beach after Hat Sai Kaew, with a range of resorts and more modest guesthouses. It's a wide,…

5. Ao Phutsa

2.23 MILES

Cute, sandy Ao Phutsa (Ao Tub Tim), south of Ao Hin Khok and Ao Phai, strikes a good balance between being relatively accessible but generally not too…

6. Ao Phai

2.39 MILES

A short walk west of Ao Hin Khok over a rocky headland, Ao Phai is a pretty bay with some worthy bars and eateries and a backpacker scene.

7. Ao Hin Khok

2.62 MILES

Less frenetic than its northern neighbour Hat Sai Kaew, Ao Hin Khok is a gorgeous bay attracting a younger crowd. Plenty of places to stay, eat and drink.

8. Khao Laem Ya/Mu Ko Samet National Park

2.66 MILES

Along with Ko Samet, Ko Man Klang, Ko Kudee, Ko Man Nok and Ko Man Nai to the west are part of this national park. The official status hasn’t kept away…