Golden Monkey Samui
A simple beachfront base on Chaweng with the sand at the door.
A place to stay in Chaweng
Golden Monkey Samui sits directly on the beach in Chaweng, on Thailand's Koh Samui. Rooms are straightforward and air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and free wifi, and rates start at $50 for the Standard Double Room. The property has an on-site restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and a coffee house, plus a terrace with outdoor furniture facing the beach. Free parking and an airport shuttle cover the practical side, and guests rate the stay 7.2/10 across 231 reviews.
Who this stay suits
Expect a basic, budget-priced beachfront hotel where the location and the staff do most of the heavy lifting.
Best for
- Budget travellers wanting the beach
- Short stays in Chaweng
- Guests needing parking or an airport shuttle
- Small groups sharing a triple room
Less suited to
- Travellers after high-end finishes
- Guests who want lots of space
Right on Chaweng beach
The hotel stands directly on the sand in Chaweng, so the beach is a few steps from the door rather than a walk across town. A terrace with outdoor furniture gives guests a place to sit outside and take in the sea side of the property.
Compact, practical rooms
Rooms run 23 to 25 square metres, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, free wifi and a private bathroom with a shower. Each has a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a wardrobe and a socket near the bed. The Standard Double looks out over the city.
Eating and drinking on site
A restaurant, bar, snack bar and coffee house all operate on the property, so meals and drinks don't require leaving. There's a pool table, a happy hour at an additional charge, and wine or champagne available for an extra cost.
Where you'll stay
Standard Double Room
23.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
25.0 m² · 1 twin bed and 1 king bed
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
Classic Triple Room
25.0 m² · 1 twin bed and 1 king bed
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
What sets it apart
Inside Golden Monkey Samui
Amenities at Golden Monkey Samui
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Terrace
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Getting to & from Samui Airport
Golden Monkey Samui is 2.9 km from Samui Airport (USM).
Where it is
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Chaweng Yai Beach, is 830 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Walking streetmarket600 m
- Chaweng Yai Beachbeach830 m
- Night Marketmarket1.3 km
- Pagoda Khao Hua Jookplace of worship1.7 km
- Chaweng Noi Beachbeach1.9 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 231 reviews, the hotel holds a 7.2/10 rating. The strongest themes are the location, the staff and the free wifi, which guests single out more than anything else. The overall picture is of a property where the beachfront position and the people running it carry the stay, while the rating suggests the hardware itself is more mixed.
- Staff8.5
- Facilities7.3
- Cleanliness7.7
- Comfort7.5
- Value For Money7.7
- Location8.8
- Free Wifi8.5
Reviews scoring 7–9: 15 · average 7.7
They wrote about: staff, location, noise
Reviews scoring 5–7: 5 · average 6
They wrote about: room, bathroom, location
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Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Things to know
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of THB 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$30. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Frequently asked
Where is Golden Monkey Samui?
The hotel is in Chaweng, on Koh Samui in Thailand, and sits directly on the beach. Location is one of the strongest themes in guest feedback.
What room types are available?
There's a 23-square-metre Standard Double Room with a queen bed, plus two 25-square-metre triple rooms, each with one twin bed and one king bed. All are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free wifi.
How much do rooms cost?
The Standard Double Room starts from $50. Both triple rooms, the Triple Room with Private Bathroom and the Classic Triple Room, start from $90.
Is there food and drink on site?
Yes. The property has a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and a coffee house. There's also a happy hour at an additional charge, and wine or champagne for an extra cost.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available on site, listed among the hotel's most popular facilities.
Does the hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, an airport shuttle is listed among the hotel's signature features and most-used facilities.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed among the facilities, and the two triple rooms sleep three with one twin and one king bed, which works for a small family sharing.
Is the hotel on the beach?
Yes, beachfront is one of the property's signature features. The beach sits directly in front of the hotel, and a terrace with outdoor furniture faces it.
What is there to do at the hotel?
Guests can rent bicycles for an additional charge, play pool, or use the beach in front of the property. A happy hour runs at extra cost, and public transit tickets can be arranged.
What do guests say about the hotel?
The hotel holds a 7.2/10 rating from 231 reviews. Location, staff and free wifi come through as the strongest points in guest feedback.
How do I book a room?
Rooms can be booked online through the usual hotel booking platforms, with the Standard Double from $50 and triple rooms from $90. Check current availability for your dates before confirming.