Samui Mountain Village

Timothy said, "what a fantastic find. after spending hours looking at hotels and villa s to stay in, my friends and I finally decided on Samui Mountain Villas. Definately not disappointed with the choice. When booking online you never know what you ll get, but these Villa s were everything as described and more. Don t let the fact that it s on a hill put you off. the view from up high is amazing, the sea breezes cool, the location is perfect, just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Chaweng and Lamai, but close enough to get what you need. The staff and management are friendly and very helpfull, couldn t ask for any more than that. And if you do stay there, don t let the extremely steep hill put you off walking - it s a tough walk up, but you just have to do it at least once (does wonders for the calf muscles). We would defiantely go back"

CORNILLON said, "Second time to SMV (first in 2007).Wonderful place, with fabulous view on the sea from your terrace (we are in Palm Villa n°6) and from the pool of course (see the picture...)! The team of SMV is friendship and very welcoming : more than an hotel, you feel like at friend s home. The spacious villa is full equipped and very comfortable. We spend 14 days and all was perfect (we will never forget breakfast on the terrace in every morning...). As we notice on this forum last year, SMV is not for the people who needs activities or noise (prefer for it the hotels directly on Chaweng beach...). But if you like peaceful and romantisme , it is for you ! And rent a car (ask to Bill by e mail : he will arrange all for you...). We are impatient to return there in 2009 !"

Michael said, "We it was a perfect place to relax. The staff were so helpful and willing to take us places. They even gave us the use of their mobile phone to call if we didn t feel like climbing up the hill. The views are amazing and the facilities perfect with private deck overlooking the bay, king bed, cable tv with heaps of dvds, and a small kitchen which means you don t have to leave the resort if you wish. It really was an amazing place and the perfect escape."

Simon said, "What a magical place to get away and relax! Melissa and I were that impressed by our first visit to Samui Mountain Village in May07 that we snuck another visit back to SMV in December. We we love the personal touch that the all the villas offer. They’re very comfortable, self-contained and just a short car/bike trip to some of the islands best places to eat. SMV offers great privacy, priceless views (especially from the pool and Villa balconies) and also has a management and support team that are friendly and there to look after you, right from the moment you land at Samui International. They’re very knowledgeable on things local to the island. Just ask�Everyone looks for something unique they enjoy or seek when on holidays. For Mel and I, it’s a place to relax, but also knowing that adventure and nightlife is just around the corner. If this is your choice of holiday also, then SMV is a great place to stay.We’ll definitely be back in 08 for our honeymoon!Cheers SMV,Simon and Melissa."

Mr. said, "Great spot on the mountain - clean, quiet, fantastic ocean view, nice pool. Stocked refrigerator and full kitchen in villa make up for the lack of nearby restaurants and food shops. Appreciated the free internet and satellite TV. Good walking trails nearby. Good to have car or motorbike available."

w.van said, "Very friendly staff and nice quiet villas with exceptionaly beautiful views.Not reccomended for families with children due to steep hill and location."

CORNILLON said, "A charming place: on the hill between chaweng and lamai (near.. but far from noise... A car is necessary, but it doesn t cost much and it possible to book it directly at the hotel). Bill, the owner, is adorable, and can arrange you all you need, or advise you some restaurant, a good supermarket, place to see... The villa are so beautifull, peacefull et large, with a terrace with full equipment. You have in your kitchen a set for the first breakfast.Nothing is missing (AC, cell fan, TV, DVD - keep your Cd or DVD - wifi connection, a king size bed, fully equiped kitchen...). It s exactly like than on the pictures on the site. The sea view is so fantastic !! The pool, very quiet, and privacy, and the view too !!At Samui mountain village, you feel like at a friend s house. But, please, if the holidays are for you synonymous with feast and big party : don t go there... It s not for you...For us, we found THE PLACE and we will certainly go back next year."

Johan said, "3 weeks in Big Rock Villa 4. Very very nice. Relaxing with great view, nice pool and great staff. 10 min with taxi when we wanted to go out partying."

M. said, "We here is our feedback:ADVANTAGES:1. Magnificent view of Chaweng and beyond.2. Balcony the size of the bedroom. Wonderful and breathtaking view from there.3. Wonderful swimming pool.4. Peace and quiet. 5. Very polite and helpful cleaners.DISADVANTAGES:1. No breakfast!! No restaurant. We took it for granted that at least one restaurant in such a beautiful little resort would be there. The “breakfast�we found instead was one little cup of whole corn kernel and red bean yogurt, a few slices of white bread, a small jar of cheap jam, eggs, and a carton of unhealthy juice. Plus of course some instant coffee and regular tea bags. 2. Filthy pillows! We had to request clean ones on our first day there when we conducted our customary checkup of the room.3. The resort is located on the top of a mountain. Getting up there was a nightmare. Taxi drivers refused to drive up there, except for one the hotel manager knew who charged 300 bahts each way to/from Chaweng and/or Lamai.4. Resort has no lobby, just a tiny office that always seems to be closed.5. This is not a hotel for families with children.CONCLUSION:Despite the unparalleled view from the room and swimming pool, we would never stay there again!!"

John said, "Brilliant place if you want peace and quiet and amazing views over Chaweng Bay. A 4x4 jeep/car is essential due to a very steep hill approach. Staff are smiling and caring and want to help, whatever your needs. Great pool - good size and quiet. Not really suiable for small children or the elderly due to steeply sloping site.Good value is you prefer independence to the standard large resort. An all round good experience of Koh Samui."

Greg said, "Nothing short of brilliant. If you want to be away from the madness of Chaweng - but close enough to bike it there - truly amazing views, great amenities...don t look further than this place. Its simply the best"

Devon said, "If you go to Koh Samui you have got to stay at these villas. Awesome location if you are looking to get a little away from the main beaches. Everything about our stay was exceptional!!! Beautiful accomodations and extremely friendly staff and owners!! Well worth the $$. Can t wait to go back :-)"

Kevin said, "What a wonderful and fantastic holiday! The Samui Mountain Village is a true paradise tucked on to the side of mountain. If you want a holiday that is away from hustle and bustle of the touristy town, but close enough to go partying (10 minutes away), then this is definitely the choice! The views are not to be believed! And the staff at SMV is just wonderful!"

Richard said, "SMV is a very pleasant place. If you want relaxation this is it! :-)"

Jennifer said, "the rooms are beautiful and good value. a very peaceful place to stay if you want to be away from the madness of Chaweng but close enough to get transport there. management is friendly and helpful. the view from the balcony and pool is stunning!!"

David said, "The scenery is breathtaking. The sunrise and sunset is worth the price alone. At night you can almost reach out and touch the stars. The staff is very friendly. Aek, the manager, is simply the best. He is very nice and will go out of his way to make your stay pleasant The other staff is great, as well. The hotel is located up a mountain, on a steep curving road away from the crowds below. Aek, the manager was kind enough to drive us down the hilly road one night into town. He also provided us with a car service who was willing to drive up the hill from town. He would ve provided us with a motor bike, had I been able to drive it.If you dont want to be in the thick of things on the beach, and dont mind a bit of a commute, I highly reccomend this place."

Paolo said, "We spent more than one week at the Samui Mountain Village, very good place oustanding viuw and very very good management. I be back sure ...............Paolo &Nut"

Yuval said, "We actually moved to the place they were staying. The Mountain Village is a very nice place, if you re looking for seclusion and want to enjoy the goodies of a well-furbished room. The views are quite amazing, the space and furniture in the villa are very nice. The shower is a bit of a let-down - not enough water pressure (but this problem is shared with many establishments... ), and cleaning/drying it up is a chore since its not designed well. The pool is lovely. Our main problem was the lack of option to go out for a 5-minute walk and grab some chow, since the place is SO secluded. But if thats not a problem for you, by all means go for it. Just remember that a jeep is very recommended if you stay in such a place. The big highlight of the stay was the manager, AniWat which catered to our every need, problem, and was very very flexible. Thank you AniWat !"

Yann said, "Our stay at Samui Mountain Village proved very enjoyable. The property is small (just 6 villas) and tranquil, and offers a welcome rest from nearby Chaweng. Taking a dip in the pool in the morning while overlooking the bay will provide instant memories.Service and management were also nice and efficient."

Tony said, "Nestled amonst the huge boulders up the side of the mountain the place has a stunning view (and yes a very steep climb, though the management will pick you up form the main road if you phone them). We it was still spacious, good kitchen, good bathroom, good beds, with tv and DVD player (and dvd library). The pool is stunning too, we went to the beach once out of 6 days. Useful to have transport, but we managed without picking up the cabs on the main road was no problem. Definitely recommended if you want a place to get away and yet the towns are a short ride away."

Marc said, "If you are looking for a private oasis with remarkable views of the ocean below, this is the place for you. You are a bit secluded (atop a steep mountain road!) but the views and peaceful serenity of the Mountain Villas are well worth it. The swimming pool is everything that the pictures suggest it is....Enjoy!"

Sharon said, "We had a really great time in Samui Mountain Village. The villa was everything it stated on the website. The pool is absolutely perfect being open 24/7 and the views were breathtaking. The hill up to the villas is very steep and we would highly recommend hiring a jeep. The trek up the mountain is well worth it and the manager, Egg, was so helpful. Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel at home and anything you want, you only have to ask. I would not really recommend it for young children because of the location but for couples it is a romantic, quiet, perfect place to stay. We would not hesitate to recommend Samui Mountain Village and we would certainly go back again and again."

Neil said, "Set in a beautiful location over looking chaweng beach from the top of the mountain.Lovely rooms and friendly staff. However,as the name suggests its in the mountains and walking up the road is rather difficult and not for the faint hearted.Please note that most taxis refuse to drive up which can be a pain/exhausting at 3am after a few drinks! so hiring a vehicle is essential if you are staying for a while"