Anavana Beach Resort

Stefan Gurtner

We first stayed at the Anavana Beach Resort back when it was still known as Poppies. The name has changed, but the incredible service, the perfect location, and that wonderful feeling of being in paradise have remained. Every visit feels like coming home. The staff always recognize us, greet us warmly, and genuinely seem happy to see us return. The cottages are spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. The entire property is beautifully maintained and full of charm. You can tell it’s not a brand-new resort, but everything is kept in excellent condition, and any repairs are taken care of immediately. The restaurant is among the best on the island, award-winning and consistently excellent. The breakfast buffet is small but tasty, and you can order almost anything you wish. The spa services are also outstanding. The beach is always clean and well cared for, as is the lovely pool area. The resort is located at the southern end of Chaweng Beach – just a few hundred meters away from the large, noisy party resorts. That makes it much quieter, both at the beach and along the road, yet it’s still only a short walk to where the nightlife and shops are. There’s also plenty of parking space in front for scooters or rental vehicles. The real highlight, though, is the team – especially the wonderful Ame, the on-site manager. She runs the resort with heart, skill, and an incredible sense of care. Ame has been the heart and soul of the place for many years. She fulfills every wish, always with a smile, and makes every guest feel special. She’s a big reason why we’ll be spending another two weeks here next year. A huge thank you to Ame and the entire Anavana team – you are truly amazing. This little piece of paradise comes with my highest recommendation.

C Lol

What truly stood out was the exceptional service in the restaurant. The staff showed incredible thoughtfulness, especially with our children, and asked considerate questions, like whether the classic Margherita pizza garnish should be included. Any parent will appreciate this level of care and attention to detail. The team was highly professional and made us feel genuinely valued. Combined with the absolutely outstanding food—a perfect 10/10—this was a truly wonderful dining experience.

Jr. Skk.

The resort is peaceful, with individual Thai-style villas surrounded by lush greenery. The beach is beautiful and clean. The restaurant offers a fire show on Monday nights and traditional Thai dance performances on Saturday nights. We were very impressed and must commend the staff for their excellent service.

Veronica Ahlenbäck

This is a wonderful place to stay for a quiet and relaxing getaway on Koh Samui. The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious for two people, located in an incredibly lush and beautiful garden. The hotel has direct access to the beach which is beautiful and clean, in the quiet end of the beach. The swimming pool area is also lovely. We had lunch and dinner in the hotel restaurant several days and everything we tried was delicious. We decided to have breakfast at a nearby café which offers great variation if you're craving barista coffee. You can also find a juice bar and 7/11 just outside the hotel. There is a small fitness room that has some cardio machines and weights, looks slightly updated from the pictures. Cleaning was spotless and overall service amazing. The staff are all lovely and make you feel so welcome. I'd highly recommend this place and would easily come back!

Paul Kearney

We were so warmly welcomed and that’s how the service continued for our couple days at anavana. The cottages are a perfect mix of comfort and Thai charm. The restaurant served incredibly tasty Thai food. I can’t recommend Avavana high enough.