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The Culture Samui

4.5 star property
Upmarket beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Bangrak Pier

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Exterior
Beach bar
Lobby sitting area
On the beach, beach towels
Deluxe Seaview

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Minibar
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Deluxe Seaview

Deluxe Seaview

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Pool Villa

Pool Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 64 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe

Deluxe

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Pool Villa

Beachfront Pool Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 64 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Pool Access Seaview

Deluxe Pool Access Seaview

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Signature Suite Ocean View

Signature Suite Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 72 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
86 Moo 4 Bo Phut, 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province, 84320

What's nearby

  • Bangrak Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Buddha Statue - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fisherman's Village Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Chaweng Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bo Phut Beach - 11 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Ko Samui (USM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪คาเฟ่เคโอบี Café K.O.B by the Sea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ร้านข้าวหอม - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Samui Pier Beach Front Resort - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Happiness Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nang Sabai Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Culture Samui

The Culture Samui is a great choice for your beach stay in Koh Samui. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness centre. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Bangrak Pier and Fisherman's Village Plaza. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Thai

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 51 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bike hire
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for THB 1765 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 71675901

Also known as

U Samui
U Samui SHA Plus
U Samui SHA Extra Plus
The Culture Samui Hotel
The Culture Samui Koh Samui
The Culture Samui Hotel Koh Samui

Frequently asked questions

Does The Culture Samui offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Culture Samui does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Culture Samui?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Culture Samui?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Culture Samui?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Culture Samui?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at The Culture Samui and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Culture Samui?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Culture Samui like?
The Culture Samui is on Big Buddha Beach, a short 9-minute walk from Bangrak Pier and 20 minutes' walk from Big Buddha Statue.

The Culture Samui Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Flawless
Margaret, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, courteous, professional staff. Would gladly stay hete again.
Lancelot, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gem of a place 5 stars!!
Incredible stay. Staff are friendly and courteous, food at the restaurant was delicious, nothing was too much trouble. Rooms are super spacious, views of the water and pool temperature was perfect every day. Highly recommend.
5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gem of a place 5 stars!!
Incredible stay. Staff are friendly and courteous, food at the restaurant was delicious, nothing was too much trouble. Rooms spacious, views of the water and pool temperature was perfect every day. Highly recommend
rochelle, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This property seems to be 5* small resort, and while the staff is generally nice and polite, the true 5* professional behaviour is missing. I stayed in pool Villa, which is hardly a villa, but rather a nice room with plunge pool. The room had issue with the aircon, being very loud, and I did not have a good sleep on any of the 8 nights. Without the aircon on, the heat was difficult to manage. Staff offered me another villa with the same issue, or downgrade to signature room without pool (but with bathub on balcony) and slightly less noisy aircon. Aircon was very powerful and it would overcool the room despite being set to a reasonable 25 C. Not much difference if temp was set to 18 C. Apparently this is know issues and affects the whole resort. Aircon speed allowed only 2 settings, low and high, low being very noisy and for someone who sleeps light, I would recommend not to book this resort. Constant flow of water from the pool provided additional noise, which was not what I expected for the resort advertising itself as an oasis of peace. Both communal, and to even more extent, pool at villa, were too warm and there was little refreshment available. The hotel beach had shallow water, was warmer than a pool, and generally not very nice. Around the resort you could sense sewage or septic tank smell on most days. Pool at villa has small amount of algae that were not cleaned when I requested the pool to be cleaned.
Franko, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay.
Mark, 21-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room (sea view) really nice breakfast, beautiful grounds. Thought the hotel was a bit overpriced but still enjoyed our stay.
Susan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed in!!! From the moment you first walk in the door you can tell it’s a 5 star hotel and the 5 star service from the staff goes above and beyond. Everyone is so friendly and they can’t do enough for you. The whole hotel is absolutely gorgeous, lovely pool area, lovely breakfast and it is right on the beach! Plenty of restaurants around to go to if you don’t want to dine in the hotel as well.
Lucy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money- Great Location and modern
This resort was exactly what I hoped for, Quiet, pretty and good location. Very modern, great food and staff.
Salina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly team - I keep coming back
It's a perfect spot if you're passing through Samui. The staff are awesome and fun. The rooms are modern, clean and a pleasure to hang around in.
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

WILL, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel in Koh Samui. This is our second time staying at this beautiful resort. All the staff were so helpful and welcoming, the food was delicious and all areas spotlessly clean. We loved the addition of the hammock and extra seating by the beach this year. We would highly recommend this hotel for people with food allergies or intolerances. The catering staff were super careful and accommodating.
MELISSA, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Having stayed at numerous hotels throughout Asia over the last 10 years, the U Hotel Group has a business plan and marketing strategy that must be the envy of its competitors, and no-where is this more evident than at the U Samui Hotel. From a range of modern and thoughtfully designed luxury accommodation to suit all budgets, tailored guest preferences offered at check-in, excellent staff training, an outstanding 6-star breakfast smorgasbord, impeccable house-keeping, and a wonderful pool and surrounding grounds, what is not to love? A special mention to 3 charming, friendly and attentive restaurant staff in particular who impressed us - ICE, BOBOE, and the very lovely CHI - all of whom made our stay at U Samui one that we will long remember. We would be grateful if management would please convey our appreciation to the restaurant staff we have mentioned (Chi, Ice and Boboe), and also Aum at Reception, during our check-in.. Thank you to everyone at U Samui, you have ticked every box imaginable.
Christopher, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rita, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

panika, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I have only positive things to say about my stay at U Samui. The staff were so friendly and caring. Loved the buffet breakfast in the morning. The hotel was not too overwhelmingly huge. They really look after their guests and it shows. I will definitely stay at U Samui next time when we visit. The rooms were modern, housekeeping were tidying up everyday and the pool was just splendid plus the restaurant at the hotel was very cosy and lovely. Loved our stay!!
Nafisa, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at U Samui and great value for money. The staff were very friendly and the rooms were welcoming and bright. It would have been nice to have been offered a drink (E.g. water when checking in) and when lounging around the pool it would have been nice if staff would come round and take orders instead of always going to the bar. However, the complimentary mocktail each day was a nice surprise. I would love to stay again and please don’t take those suggestions as negatives. The hotel and your staff were so friendly and welcoming. Would recommend!
Daniel, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Yosef, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff is great
Yosef, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
Lovely hotel. Good location right on a Main Street. Staff was excellent and extremely helpful. Breakfast buffet had several options with fresh made eggs. Pool was beautiful but chairs were occupied quickly with people possibly claiming chairs with their towels early in the morning. Restaurant served poolside food and drinks which we enjoyed every food item we ordered.
Monica, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

U Samui has tremendous potential. What's missing most about this Hotel isn't that it doesn't have a Spa or the absence of a swim-up bar, but it's missing adequate management. In the entirety of our 11 night stay; and despite asking to speak with the manager on 2 separate occasions, I didn't see the manager even once. The F&B manager appeared only briefly on a Friday night, and only to sit and drink at the bar (busying half of the on-duty staff with tending to her personal needs). Non-guests are encouraged to use the hotel facilities, but with just 26 lounge chairs for up to 102 guests, it explains why pool chairs and beach towels were perpetually in short supply. A few points to note: We took it upon ourselves to spray insect killer in our Pool Villa as we were being heavily infiltrated. Additionally, if travelling during the first half of 2023, be aware that there is a substantial construction project immediately next door which was undergoing constant noisy demolition; including incessant jack-hammering, throughout our stay. Proximity to the airport mat also pose an issue for some, with over 30 incoming flights and over 30 outgoing flights daily, many flying almost directly overhead. Those issues could be overlooked, but the lack of management could not. Thanks to the hard work of a small handful of staff, the place runs in spite of the poor management, but a well run operation runs from the top down. Hopefully U Resorts figures it out sooner than later.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

U Samui has a beautiful pool area. It's a shame that they don't have more lounge chairs and they could certainly benefit from bar service in the pool area. Drinjs can still be purchased, but patrons need to dry off, slip into a shirt and flip flops then ebter the restaurant to place their drink orders. The beach bar doesn't ever seem to be open. If travelling in the first half of 2023 be forewarned that there is a major construction project; including the very noisy demolition of the next door property. Grinding and jackhammering occur daily, all day. It's not at all relaxing. For our stay, we chose a Pool Villa. There were 8 to choose from, and careful consideration must be used in doing so, as several of the villas are immediately adjacent to the restaurant and patio, providing a clear view of what is advertised as a private plunge pool. There's nothing private about them. Careful, because if you choose a Villa too far from the patio, you will end up with trees blocking your sunshine. No matter which Villa you choose, be prepared to have a rather dirty plunge pool, as debris falls from the surrounding bushes constantly and the pool maintenance is rather minimal. Beach towels are not very plentiful resulting in days where no new towels are supplied. This adds to the difficulty enjoying the pool. Bar soap is nit provided without special request. And when you see the pool water, you will definitely want to wash with soap. Hotel management is absent at all times.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel
Fabulous location. Great staff, happy, smiley and professional. Our room was clean and spacious with a huge comfortable bed.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an enjoyable experience
Baijun, 6-night family trip
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