On the sun-kissed shores of Chaweng Beach, First Residence Hotel offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Take a leisurely stroll around the hotel's surroundings or unwind in the restaurant after exploring nearby Chaweng Noi Beach.
Located just 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the airport, First Residence Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, Chaweng Beach and Chaweng Noi Beach are just a 5-minute drive away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
Shopping center shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2007
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
21-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately THB 350 for adults and THB 300 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 500 per room (one-way)
Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for THB 915.0 per night
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
First Residence Hotel Hotel
First Residence Hotel
First Residence Hotel Koh Samui
First Residence Koh Samui
Hotel First Residence
First Residence Hotel Koh Samui
First Residence Hotel Hotel Koh Samui
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at First Residence Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at First Residence Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at First Residence Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by First Residence Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is THB 500 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First Residence Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at First Residence Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. First Residence Hotel also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near First Residence Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does First Residence Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does First Residence Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around First Residence Hotel like?
First Residence Hotel is in the heart of Koh Samui, a short 13-minute walk from Chaweng Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Chaweng Noi Beach.
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Reviews
First Residence Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
Clean rooms daily
Staff friendly and helpful
Second time I’ve stayed here and would definitely come back
richard
richard, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Great low cost hotel
Great and friendly staff at a in a good location.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Really nice staff. Good location. Everything is always clean. Close to the beach.
Israel
Israel, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 31, 2026
Room was dirty and very dated the staff are lovely and very helpful
Tv didn’t work
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 21, 2026
Det var rent och snyggt överallt. Men hela bygget luktar mögel/fukt som även satt kvar i handdukarna till stranden.Poolen mestadels i skuggan.
Frukosten kunde varit lite bättre. Odrickbart kaffe och endast en sorts te och bara apelsinjuice.
För övrigt mycket trevlig personal på dagen. Mindre trevligt på natten, då personal på plats inte kan hälsa eller ens ta blicken från sin mobil. Dåligt med butiker men gott om "vuxenmassage".
Amanda
Amanda, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
J’ai bien aimé la location de scooter proposé par l’hôtel.
J’ai apprécié mon séjour merci aux personnels
Steven
Steven, 14-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2025
Gut aber veraltet
Die Zimmer sind gross und gemütlich. Es müsste mal wieder eine grössere Renovation gemacht werden, man merkt, die Zimmer sind in einem veraltetem Zustand.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2024
Was beetje ver weg van alles . Keken op een muur als uitzicht en zat een tussen deur tussen de kamers waar door het heel gehorig was . Zijn twee dagen eerder weg gegaan. Had zo slecht geslapen.
Frederik
Frederik, 7-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 12, 2023
Hotel des Grauens
Panagiotis
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2020
Kommer tillbaka
Fjärde gången på samma hotell. Läget är toppen. Nära privat strand, Thaiboxning (superprosamui). Kunde vara bättre städning. Prisvärt och bra service.
Eija Sinikka
Eija Sinikka, 13-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2019
Ci sono stato per la terza volta consecutiva per i motivi precedentemente elencati
Verified traveler
19-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2019
Good Value
Stayed 3 nights. Good place to stay. No complaints. Short walk to the beach. Nice pool and restaurant.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2019
Good location and the staff are helpful
Nice beach close by
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2019
Träningsresa på egen hand
Har bott i samma hotell tre gånger innan. Mars är betydligt bättre än november då det är mindre turister. Bra läge med goda restauranger nära. Gångavstånd till en privat strand var det finns gratis solstolar och parasoll, dock inte samma utbud under november månad. Bra pool och wifi i hotellet. Gratis parkering på bottenvåningen. Frukost var bra under mars månad men inte under november månad. Vänlig personal. Inga safety box i rummet men det fanns en i receptionen. Närliggande gata är trafikerad. Bra att bo på 3-4 våning. Det finns ingen hiss. Tog trappor som träning. Prisvärd boende.
Eija Sinikka
Eija Sinikka, 13-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2019
Geografiskt bra även passar som 3- stjärnig. Önskade bättre faciliteter i rummet: kaffebryggare och välfungerande vattenkokare
Inte en enda penna fanns och annars ok
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2019
Normal said serviette elle était trouée si non le service et le personnel très sympa
Verified traveler
10-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2019
Gatan man bor på är inte direkt barn vänlig...då det är många ”massage” salonger på gatan, skicket på hotellet var heller inte den bästa dock väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Mathias
Mathias, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2019
Trevlig vistelse på Koh Samui
Vi var tre personer som rest på egen hand i Thailand. Första intrycket av hotellet var bra, rent och välkomnande. Första frukosten var en besvikelse, men frukostarna blev betydligt bättre senare. Det var jättebra att hotellet hade en privat strand där hotellets gäster fick använda solstolar gratis. Hotellet var till stor del nyrenoverat, men vissa saker var inte utbytta, som t e x duschar och AC-anläggningar. Superbra annars! Vi hade en fin vistelse på Koh Samui och hotell First Residence.
Riitta
Riitta, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2019
Very nice
Great hotel with friendly staff. Very clean, nice are with many restaurants nearby. Pillows were too high, that's my only complain. No elevator but the staff will help you carry the bag up to your room.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2018
propre et tranquil
chambre propre et classique , petit prix, je recommande
Faouzi
Faouzi, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 18, 2018
Inte samma kvalitet som mars 18
Var i samma hotell mars 18 och då var det mycket bättre. Nu var rummet så smutsig att vi krävde ett nytt rum. Den nya var bättre men hade spindelnät i varje hörn. Frukosten var inte bra. Helt annan kvalitet än sist. Vi valde att inte äta något på flera gånger fast vi betalade för det. Privat strand inte heller samma som sist, ingen parasoll och mycket skräp på stranden som städades under vår sista dag. Bra med egen bilgarag.
Bra service överlag. Väljer inte mera detta hotell.
Eija Sinikka
Eija Sinikka, 14-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2018
Trip of a lifetime
Great hotel friendly staff, easy access to your own private beach. Highly recommend Phensiri Restaurant and the beef masaman is highly recommended 2 min walk from hotel. Nice clean pool are and daily maid service. This is your private beach 👇
Sanz
Sanz, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2018
Garanzia
Sono tornato per la seconda volta consecutiva presso questo Hotel e non posso far altro che confermare quanto di buono già riscontrato lo scorso anno.
Cortesia,disponibilità e professionalità .
Ottima posizione.
Wi-Fi sempre funzionante e velocissimo.
Possibilità di pagare con carta di credito.
Servizio lavanderia.
Non manca proprio nulla...
Verified traveler
17-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2018
Hotel accueillant avec un personnel à l' écoute
Hotel très accueillant La direction et le personnel sont toujours disponibles et à l'écoute de ses clients L'hotel est bien situé , pas très loin de la place où on trouve à disposition des transats et parasols . Il est silencieux et l'animation du centre ville ne se trouve pas très loin Tout se fait à pied La piscine est propre et bien entretenue Une serviette de plage est disponible pour toutes les personnes
Marie/Horace
Marie/Horace, 20-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2018
Great budget luxury hotel. 3 minutes walk to beach
Great staff, friendly, awesome breakfast, pool's wonderful. Big rooms with great bathrooms. Will definitely stay there next year. And not expensive compared to hotels on beach 3 minutes away.