BEST WESTERN SAMUI BAYVIEW RESORT & SPA * * * *
The Samui Bayview Resort & Spa is a 3-star hotel set on a cliff overlooking Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui. It is about 11 km from the Wat Plai Laem Buddhist temple. Rooms are casual in style and feature a balcony with garden or gulf views. They are equipped with Wi-Fi, TV and DVD player. The complex also offers suites with private whirlpool baths. The hotel features a refined restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Gulf, as well as a cliff-top lagoon-style pool and luxury spa. It also offers a business center, gym, breakfast, free parking and a shuttle service to the beach. However, it's important to note that some travelers have expressed dissatisfaction with the hotel's dilapidated state, particularly with regard to soundproofing, bedding and bathrooms.