Mercure Samui Chaweng Tana

Jon Manning

I originally booked a Garden Room without realizing there were two types of accommodations available. The Beach Rooms are definitely more premium, and while I attempted to upgrade, they were fully booked. That being said, the Garden Rooms were still comfortable and well-appointed—plus, they were likely quieter, offering a more peaceful retreat. The staff here are absolutely wonderful—exceptionally accommodating and always going above and beyond to ensure guests have the best experience. Their warmth and attentiveness made a lasting impression, and I truly appreciated their efforts. I traveled with friends this time, but I’m already planning to return with my family, and when I do, I’ll be booking a Beach Room for the full experience. The pool is fantastic, offering a great place to relax and unwind. The food and cocktails served by the beach in the afternoon were a highlight—delicious, fresh, and perfect for soaking in the island vibes. One of the standout experiences was the fire show—definitely a must-see! I recommend reserving a table right on the beach for the best view and an unforgettable evening. In terms of nightlife, the immediate area around the hotel is relatively quiet, with a few beach clubs and activities along the shoreline. If you’re looking for more vibrant nightlife, the main party strip is about a seven-minute taxi ride away, and taxis are always readily available. Overall, this was a fantastic stay, and I can’t wait to return!

David Penney

We had an outstanding stay at Mercure Koh Samui. I absolutely recommend the beach side of the resort…worth the upgrade! The beach BBQ is amazing and the fire show is out of this world! I have seen a lot of fire shows at this is the best by far! The most outstanding staff were the breakfast team members…always smiling! One gentleman in particular, not wearing a name badge but ‘in training’. So friendly and engaging. Pool bar team were also great! Rooms very clean and well appointed. May need a regroup in the bathroom soon. Keep up the good work!

Martin B

The hotel is absolutely lovely—modern, spotless, and beautifully designed. It’s worth noting that the property has two sections, so be sure to book a room in the newer part for the best experience. The staff were fantastic, going above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The pool is stunning—large, inviting, and perfect for relaxation. Overall, it's a wonderful place to stay! The main downside is that the beach by the hotel isn’t suitable for swimming due to the rough waters. We visited in January, so it might be different at other times of the year, but during our stay, it was simply too rough to swim. Additionally, with over 120 rooms, the pool area felt overcrowded, and there weren’t enough sun lounges available, which limited how much we could use the pool. Breakfast was okay; the variety of food could have been better, and some items didn’t seem to hold up well in the bain-marie. The room service food (non breakfast) was very good!

Marcus R

FIRSTLY, BEWARE! Most of the low review ratings come from bookings in the "Standard" rooms. However, the reviews are legitimate because the experience provided by the "Standard" rooms is very different from the "Deluxe" rooms. I have stayed in both and would say that, although the level of service is the same high standard, the rooms provide a very contrasting picture. The "Standard" room hotel ("City Wing") is at least one star below the main "Deluxe" room hotel ("Beach Side"), across the road, in my opinion. Yes, there are two separate hotels. Initially, I booked the the Standard room and stayed one night before upgrading to their Deluxe room. Once you've sorted this out, the remainder of your stay will be nothing but relaxation. The staff are very warm and helpful. The location is right next to very nice restaurants. The swimming pool is one of the best in terms of accessibility, especially for the rooms that have direct access. Even if your room doesn't, it's just directly downstairs. The gym is also very good as well as their multiple in-house bars. Breakfast could have had a bit more variety but I don't need that much variety for breakfast anyway - so no issues for me. They also provide car rental services. One thing worth noting is that if you have young children and want to swim at their private beach, it's not recommended as the waves are a bit rough for them and the pool is much better to play in anyway. I would recommend this hotel but only if you book a Deluxe room. I rate the Deluxe room 4 stars as the bed is too hard.

LJ

This resort was brilliant and we had such an amazing time, it has now made it's way onto our yearly visit list! From checkin to check out, the Mercure team are there to make your stay one to remember. We were in a pool access villa on the beach side and we could not have asked for a better room or location. Yes, the beds are firm but this was quickly remedied with a mattress topper we were happy to fit ourselves but the house keeping team would have none of that and inconspicuously fitted it whilst we were out, it is these small acts that speak volumes as far as we are concerned. Breakfast was great to get your day started with a variety of foods and lets not forget the bars with their happy hours, there was nothing like a sunset cocktail at the rooftop bar to kick start your night. We loved the Mercure being slightly removed from all the noisy nightlife of Chaweng Beach but if you wanted to be part of it, a taxi is never too far away. Plenty of pool / beach loungers available and the lovely ladies from the beach massage hut doing a brisk trade with all the Mercure guests. Thank you to the Mercure Samui Chaweng Tana and we're happy to say, we'll be back!