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Varinda Garden Resort Samui

Koh Samui · Thailand

82/3 M.3 Lamai Beach, 82/3View location

8.6/10Excellent159 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.8/107.8
Location7.2/107.2
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Value7.6/107.6
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Varinda Garden Resort Samui

Superbly located at the summit of a hill and surrounded by mountains covered with lush tropical forest on one side, and the sea on the other, this resort is the perfect getaway.

Its guests will be in one of the most peaceful areas in Koh Samui - Lamai Beach, just a 5-minute walk from the sandy strip and 10-minutes from a number of activities and entertainment options.

The resort inhabits a lush green garden, with wild trees, plants and flower pots, and provides ultimate relaxation for guests in a truly tropical surrounding. Owned and operated as a family business it prides itself on its excellent and friendly services.

Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the onsite restaurant and let their youngest family members blow the steam off at the kid's playground. The bar is the perfect place for a relaxed drink at the end of the day and some pleasant chats while watching the sunset.

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When you stay at Varinda Garden Resort in Koh Samui, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute drive of Lamai Beach and Silver Beach. This family-friendly resort is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Chaweng Beach and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Bo Phut Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pets allowed (no fees)

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: THB 1000 per stay
    • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 1500
    • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: THB 750 (up to 12 years old)
    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 2000
    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: THB 1000 (up to 12 years old)

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • 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 and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 300 for adults and THB 300 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: THB 800 per vehicle (one-way)
    • Rollaway bed fee: THB 600 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Thai

    English

Nearby attractions

Valentine Stone 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lamai Beach 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Rocky's Beach 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lamai Viewpoint 1 km / 0.6 mi
Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Wat Sila Ngu 1.6 km / 1 mi
Lamai Night Market 2 km / 1.3 mi
Wat Lamai 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Guan Yu Shrine 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Hua Thanon Viewpoint 3 km / 1.9 mi
Hua Thanon Fish Market 3 km / 1.9 mi
Hua Thanon Beach 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Crystal Bay 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Thong Takhian Beach (Silver Beach) 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Silver Beach 4.6 km / 2.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Single rooms: 25
  • Double rooms: 15
  • Bungalows: 40
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
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  • Airport
  • Harbour
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  • Golf course
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Cloakroom
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Sun terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • Entertainment programme for children
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Picnic
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Banana boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet ski
  • Diving
  • Catamaran sailing
  • Golf
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • HOUSE TWO QUEEN BEDSHOUSE • TWO QUEEN BEDSCTG.2Q

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    HOUSE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CTG.2Q

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    Varinda Garden Resort Samui

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

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  • TWIN GRAND DELUXETWIN • GRAND DELUXETWN.DX-GD

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    TWIN GRAND DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    GRAND DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX-GD

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  • DOUBLE GRAND DELUXEDOUBLE • GRAND DELUXEDBL.DX-GD

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    Varinda Garden Resort Samui

    DOUBLE GRAND DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    GRAND DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-GD

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU-2

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.SU-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Varinda Garden Resort Samui

8.6
Excellent
159 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Location
7.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Value
7.6 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
75 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2026
Dietmar
Family stay, 5 nights, July 2026: well, what could have been a reasonably positive review has turned negative. Upon checking out, we were presented with a bill for 700 Baht for a cheap glass jar containing breakfast cereal that my son accidentally dropped at breakfast. I couldn't believe it. We had planned to go back there next year, but now....
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Gordon
Staff were fantastic, food was great, you never saw the maids and nobody knocked on the door in the 12 days we were there. Would recommend
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
John
Staff and property was just perfect with family orientated and simple place..
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2026
Kelsy
Our stay at Varinda Garden Resort was absolutely lovely, and what made it truly special was the incredible staff and the wonderful breakfast each morning.

From the moment we arrived, the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Everyone was kind, attentive, and genuinely caring, always ready to help with anything we needed. Their hospitality created such a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and it felt more like staying with family than in a hotel.

Breakfast was a highlight of our stay. The selection was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared, with a great variety to suit different tastes. Sitting down to such a high-quality breakfast each morning was the perfect way to start the day.

Varinda Garden Resort is a peaceful and charming place, made exceptional by the people who run it and the care they put into every detail. We would happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
06 Jan 2026
Crystal
Beautiful view from the pool area. Difficult and steep walk down to the beach. Room was very dark and depressing, very little natural light. Bathroom was gross. No swim up bar and very limited menu.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Iain
The vibe at the hotel was better than expected. So much love and creativity has been put into the facility that you feel happy you stayed there.
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Helen
Quirky yoga retreat. Up lots of steps but had amazing views and an infinity pool
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2025
angela
Beautiful place with lovely staff the mosquitos were a lot due to location. It was quirky and somthing we will always remember every corner of this beautiful place had somthing different
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Feb 2025
jon
Lovely staff can’t do enough for you
The rooms are spacious, the beds are excellent and the AC is excellent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
Jeffrey
Its a magical place. The rooms are like private treehouses. The beach is less than 5 mins walk. The owners are absolutely amazing people. The whole experience was amazing.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Jeffrey
The place has an uncharted fun factor, the people are amazing, and the experience is unforgettable.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Jarrett
This is the most welcoming and spiritual place ive ever stayed. The staff are super friendly, helpful and kind. Out tree house was so cute and homey! Breakfast is included and really really good! The property is so interesting and ecclectic! I would strongly reccommend it!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Simon
Great location, good value stay - kind people
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Antony
A nice quiet spot to chill and out and relax but close enough to the bars, beach and restaurants. All run by lovely people who always greet you with a smile.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Michael
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the eclectic look of the entire resort and how it is nothing like any resort/hotel we’ve ever stayed. Although its location is not “close” to restaurants, shopping, the beach, etc., they are within 10-20 minutes walking distance. The photos shown on different sites do not capture what you will experience when you are there. I would highly recommend this resort!!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2024
Mark

Glastonbury in Thailand

This was perfect for us.... we felt very much at home here. It's a little rough around the edges in places but we stayed in shiny resorts that were stale and pomp. Lovely friendly staff. Great to see children enjoying themselves not on screens. Impossible to see all the artwork, every day we'd see something new. We would definitely come back here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2024
Alexandria

Whimsical Getaway

This resort is absolutely magical! It felt like a whimsical garden of Eden. The staff were amazing and super nice. They helped us rent scooters, book excursions and massages, and even personally drove us to the pier on our last day. Breakfast was good, and one of the resort dogs is a sweetheart! He would come and greet me every time we returned on our scooters.

The family suite has an amazing view and porch to relax on. Since it’s a rustic room I expected to see a lot of bugs and geckos but it was super clean and bug free.

The only thing that could improve was the beds were pretty firm.

Overall I highly recommend and I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2023
Jeff
Absolutely beautiful experience, very old school Samui. You could spend hours looking at the art all over the resort. Pool was refreshing with a view over the water. Bit of a walk to the beach or Lamai, this place is best enjoyed with a rental car or scooter. Rooms a bit rustic but it adds to vibe.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2022
Saharath
Staff really friendly and helpful

We will be back once again soon ❤️
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2018
Steven

Awesome Decor and Clean

Great place with awesome decoration and art, possibly hippie inspired. Beautiful view from pool area. Each unit is a private bungalow. Tie dyed sheets were a nice touch. It is a bit of a walk down the hill to the beach and simce I injured my foot the day before I stayed only one night and got a beachfront room. Only negative is that it is not beach front.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2018
Anna

Beautiful, unique and full of love

This was the greatest place I have ever stayed. It is family owned and you can tell the staff really care and love it. It is extraordinarily clean - the room, pool area, restaurant ... spotless. The beach and town were very easy to access down a path (maybe 10 min?). The upcycled decorations and inspirational signs around the property created a loving, positive vibe. I have not a single bad thing to say about this place. It was absolutely perfect and I highly recommend it!
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2018
Carron

beautiful setting, 5 minutes to beach.

Typically Thai experience that is fast disappearing. Great food, Fantastic views and lovely people. If you are a nature lover and a dog lover this is a must visit place. You are surrounded by beautiful artwork and lovingly cultivated gardens in a wonderfully calming atmosphere. Your heart and mind will be healed by this place... Absolutely fabulous.. keep up the good works guys xx
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2018
Diggers

Location and surroundings very good

Never seen a hotel like it very pleasant, location and surroundings we liked. Great views from top resturant all in all I wish the hotel good fortune
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2017
Simon
Amazing resort , staff so friendly and total chill resort will be back
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2016
Chao

Wonderland

If you ever thought about building your own dreamland, this is it. The moment u entered its realm you will be fascinated by all the colors, plants and crafts stacked into this small place. The room is simple natural style. The infinite swimming pool and the restaurant is so funky and overlooking the whole Lamai Beach. One problem is too many mosquitos if you are surrounded by nature and no rope or stack to hang the washed clothes.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2016
Rychie

Nice Hippie Hotel in the Jungle

Lovely place to be!
Will be back!
Frendly stuff, good food, clean area.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2016
Verified traveler

A wonderful different hotel... loved it!!

A vibrant colourful individual hotel. Spacious clean rooms with air con, tv, towels, kettle, fridge. Swimming pool, restaurant with helpful friendly staff. A quick walk to the beach.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2016
Family of 4

A really friendly experience

We loved this place so much, I would recommend it to anyone visiting the island.
The place itself is very unique and different in style to most hotels with its quirky charm. It is also very comfortable and clean. But most of all, it is family run by the loveliest people and their 4 friendly dogs, it makes such a difference to have this genuine friendly welcome rather than normal hotels where it's just someone's job.

I felt very at home here. We spent 3 nights at multiple locations, I would definitely recommend anyone doing the same stays at Varinda
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2016
Jacqui

Hotel with character

If you are looking for marble floors and gold taps, this hotel is probably not for you. If you are looking for something a bit different, full of charm and character with good, friendly service at a family run hotel, it is. Accommodation was in Thai style bungalows, all done out differently with bags of character. Granted, perhaps could do with upgrading (towels and bedding a bit worn) but very clean and maid service was great - towels and bedding changed every single day. Good restaurant and lovely pool idea for families and kids and with lots of shady areas to relax in and get a spot of privacy. Short walk to Lamai centre and beach. Up an incline and shortcut via set of steep steps so not good if you are not very mobile or fit. Would we visit again - YES!
2/10
Poor
08 Jul 2016
S&R

Horrendous, or just misguided.

If you are going to book this hotel on the pictures here, than know that this is as dangerous as marrying someone from tinder based on their profile pic. I think I read an article once which said that everyone has at least five good photos of themselves. It is only under high definition and the light of day that the gravitas of this design crime is truly felt.
Have you ever taken a psychadelic drug, had a really bad trip and woken up in an asylum? No? Then welcome to Varinda. Every possible inch or space has been filled with the detritus of a mad man. Mixed in with the thoroughly uncurated decor are the unnecessarily strict and repetitive warnings not to move or touch the furniture. It is as if the owners are aware that any slight adjustment to the placement would cause a singularity forcing the universe to collapse in on itself. Perhaps for the good, as we move onto the room that we paid $80 never to be seen again. Do you remember those bedsheets that your grandparents kept in the cupboard only to be brought out every five years when extended family was over? The you will be well versed for the stench of musk and stale breath that await you. In all honesty apart from a few sections of the wall falling down the room was serviceable, if overpriced.
As for breakfast, let me just say if you offer a starving, disabled Labrador a bite under the table and he turns his nose up that says it all. Avoid the breakfast all together by booking anywhere else. Please.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2016
traveler

Relaxation

Great place to stay.
Relaxing
Spectacular view
Great breakfast
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2016
Mindaugas
We stayed at Varinda Garden Resort for 15 nights. It was a great holiday. Hotel is like a garden, very lovely. The atmosphere is relaxing. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Pool is clean and tidy. Breakfast is basic but alright. Definitely recommend. Would we stay again? Definitely.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

Family holiday

We had a great time at Varinda hotel, our house was ideal for families with separate bedrooms with plenty of space and the house was cleaned daily,excellent air conditioning (a must with humid weather)and electric fans if needed.Breakfast was diverse and plenty of it too.The hotel its self is unlike any other,quirky and different from anything else we've stayed in,we had both pools to ourselves most of the time which the kids loved with the small slide,it's peaceful and quiet and 5 minutes to town,restaurants and beach although quiet steep climbing the hotel steps on the way back in 35 degrees heat? Overall we would not hesitate booking this hotel again,it might not be to everyone's taste but it certainly suited us.
2/10
Poor
13 Mar 2016
Marco

Don't book this hotel!!

Don't reserve this hotel!! We were extremely disappointed. When we arrived they told us that our reservation had been cancelled, even though we had prepaid. We were given no apologies and their only explanation was that the hotel was full. They told us that they transferred our reservation to another hotel and we had no choice. They tried to scam us since the other hotel was cheaper and they wouldn't even refund us the difference. This had also happened to seven or eight other couples so they had probably overbooked and put up the price. Hotels.com were supposed to investigate this hotel. I would not trust them!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2015
John

A Hotel with a Difference

Varinda is unique, our bungalow was quaint, clean and comfortable. The actual property is one big and unique garden with every corner and crevice displaying some unusual and eclectic feature.
The management and staff are extremely attentive, obliging and polite and a great restaurant is available for free breakfasts, you can also purchase dinner drom a great selection of food. The pool is also great with lovely views.
The rate is high by Thai standards but not by Ko Samui standards.

Highly recommended
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2015
Andreas

Excellent atmosphere and sense of jungle

We had 2 wonderfull weeks at Varinda. Staff was very helpful and friendly. 5-10min walk to excellent beach.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2015
Ananth

quirky little hotel

This is a very quirky little hotel set on a small hill near Lamai Beach. The setting is a but like cottages in the jungle and there are so many weird things and knick knacks around you wouldn't know where to look. I love the Yamaha motorbike sitting in the restaurant. The rooms are independent cottages which are lovely. Not the most updated or even the most functional. But still quite fun. The sheets and towels and shower etc are a bit threadbare, but you shouldn't be staying here if you are too concerned about those things. And the pool is lovely. So are the staff; very nice and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2015
Mark

ECLECTIC

GREAT ECLECTIC INN AT A GREAT LOCATION.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2015
dominic

Beautiful place, lovely people

Must be the best place to stay in samui if you want to test the jungle and the beach at the same time, beautiful swimming pool, lovely breakfast and charming staff really helpful in any way.
Will come back anytime, actually I would like to be there right now!
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2015
Rajas

Quirky and interesting hotel

Quirky hotel on a hill surrounded by a jungle like matured garden. I had a chalet near the reception that came with a balcony. Enjoyed seating at the balcony watching the pool full of fishes and butterflies darting about the flowers. Healthy population of birds and even heard an owl hooting in the nights. Serene atmosphere but careful of the mosquitoes in the evenings.
The owners run the hotel and contribute continuously to the landscape of the property. Pool is on top most level and the restaurant had a lovely view of the surrounding greenery. Interesting nooks and corners to sit or steal away to for some personal time.
Guests who have trouble with their knees may find it inconvenient to walk down the long staircase to the main street.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2015
Ingvar A.

Speciel hotel.

More than 60 steps (stair) to get down to the road. The way back up again hard. Personal in restaurant didn´t understand english very well.
It was a speciel atmosphere and quite intresant.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Quirkly but can be dangerous.

Short 10 minute walk to beach. Beware, free wifi is only available in lobby, which is on a wooden bench in front of resort. We had to pay 1000 bahts for wifi in our room and it was terrible. Had to resign in every couple of minutes. Would look into getting wifi from a cellphone shop, as it would be better and cheaper. Kitchenette consisted of sink, fridge and microwave. Only had two cups and four glasses; no pots, plates, bowls or cutlery. Sofa in livingroom was a wooden bench and the two chairs were broken. At first look glance the resort looks cute and quirky, but when you take your rose colored glasses off you notice the dangerous walkways, with broken wood planks and rusty nails protruding. Would recommend having your tetanus shot first. Cleaning staff were great. Kids enjoyed the pool. Breakfast was good. Had one of the houses with a great view. We stayed over Christmas season, so it was very expensive for what we received.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2014
Marco

Adventure playground for bigger kids

We stayed 6 nights with our 2 children, 7 and 2 years old. The hotel grounds are like an adventure playground for kids, including water slide, fish pond, and hammock. Not so much for the smallest, though, because of big steps and the long stairs down to the beach. The family house was dark wood inside and had a stuffy smell, also the bedding smelled. The promised 30-inch flat screen TV was actually a little box-TV from the 1990s, with very bad TV reception. The restaurant was good, breakfast was included. Bring lots of mosquito repellent, because it is a serious Garden Resort.
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2014
graemeB

Great views and thoughtful staff.

Has an \"artistic\" theme.
Designed and presented very thoughtfully.
Situated on a hill.
Magnificent views of Lamai bay.
Staff are courteous and intelligent.
Not a place for stepping out of your room and walking to the beach - its a good ten minute walk to beach.
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2014
Ian and Gail

Nice resort, close to the beach and Lamai shopping

Very relaxing, in peaceful surroundings. Resort staff extremely pleasant and nothing was too much trouble.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2014
Verified traveler

This was exactly what I was looking for.

Something that wasn't touristy. It was small and very personal. The staff was great and made us feel very welcome. It was on top of a hillside. So you had a perfect view of the beach. The beach was very close. Just walking distance. I would recommend this for a traveler. Not for a family who had a bunch of requests.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2013
Selina

great locations

I thoroughly enjoyed staying in Varinda. Tada & his sister - owner's children were great help! location was fantastic. security is good. walking distance to lamai beach.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2013
Gemma

Cool resort, but rather run down

The idea of the resort is different, but it does need more attention to detail and a refurb!
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2013
Verified traveler

Recommended

Quirky and interesting, would defintely recommend, just need mossie spray!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2013
edward benett

a quiet gem above the madness

Varinda Garden sits on a hill above the tourist-filled beaches of Koh Samui Island and what you give up in near-ness to a beach is more than offset by the solitude, friendly service and unique charm of the resort. You can easily forget about the maddening traffic of motorcycles and cars on the road below. And with a large swimming pool filled with constantly- flowing, warm water, and surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants, who needs a beach anyway. A water slide is at the dividing line of two halves of the pool, and adults seem to enjoy it as much as kids. The decor of the restaurant and surrounding grounds is original and very tasteful -- in a very Thai way. Calling it quirky doesn't quite do it justice, since it all comes together nicely. Family-friendly, I'd love to return with our grandkids some day.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2012
Lynn

Family holiday to The Hotel Varinda, June 2O12

The Varinda is a beautiful haven of peace and tranquility, and only a short walk from Lamai Beach. The hotel grounds are well maintained and full of ponds, waterfalls and lots of beautiful stautes,pots and a variety of modern sculptures. There is something interesting to look at wherever you venture.The staff are extremely friendly and eager to please and we were made to feel extremely welcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone, but would point out that it is not a modern marble and teak luxury type of hotel-it has a much more laid back and rustic feel to it. My family and I would love to go back there. Due to the number of steep steps down to the main street-it is probable suitable for the elderly or families with small children, although taxis are cheap and will happily bring you right up to the main reception area.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2010
rosebudbarbara

Varinda Garden Hotel Koh Samui Thailand

enchanting just got back Jan 10. I was trying to say that the lovely setting and bungalows in the hotel made a change from the boring beige and brown rooms you get in most hotels. Absolutely delightful setting and staff very friendly and helpful. If you h ave walking difficulties it's not the best place to stay and leave the stilleto heels at home. There is a shuttle down to the beach - if you are fairly fit then the steps are no problem and you get a lovely view as you go. The walk is well worth the view from the top. I loved all the little interesting sculptures and wooden chickens and lighting and fountains and lush greenery. Much fun to see.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Robert
Was een leuke en mooie accommodatie. Weer even anders als anders!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Katrin
Die Unterkunft liegt in einem unglaublich schönen Garten!
Das Zimmer ist goss.
Das Personal sehr freundlich!! Die 3 Pool echt cool!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Alois
Das Frühstücksbüffet war hervorragend.
Alles wird frisch zu ereitet.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2026
Corrado
Camere pulite, personale sempre molto gentile e disponibile la piscina con vista piu altre due belle in ottima posizione ma preferiamo il mare con la sabbia sotto i piedi
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2026
Mats
Bra boende i Lamai speciellt för familjer och husdjur är välkomna . En kort promenad på 10 minuter ner till stranden eller centrala Lamai med mycket shopping och restauranger
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Michelle
Virkelig unik sted, skøn udsigt, dejligt personale
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
thibault
7 nuits passé la bas, on se croierai en pleine jungle, le calme, l'ambiance, le personnel, et les équipements sont vraiment agréable.

Réveillez par le seul bruit des oiseaux (attention les citadins ça peux faire bizarre)
Nous recommandons à 100%
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2026
christian
Tolle bunte Atmosphäre, Auswahl beim Frühstück leider wärmeplatten nicht an und einiges kalt, Sehr laut nach Zimmerwechsel toller Ausblick in luftiger Höhe Zimmer11
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2026
Tommy Lennart
Väldigt originellt boende
Men rent o fint
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2026
Svein Olav
Et ganske annerledes, men fint feriested ved det lille fjellet sør på Lamai-stranden.
Svært sjarmerende feriested, romslige rom, godt vanntrykk i dusjen og et veldig fint sted for familier å bo. Jeg vil ikke anbefale det til familier med spedbarn og små barn, på grunn av mange trapper og forskjellige nivåer for de små å skade seg.
Eierne og personalet er hyggelige mennesker.
3 små svømmebassenger med et fint område med solsenger og en yogasalong. Ikke noe treningsstudio.
Tilgangen til feriestedet er litt upraktisk hvis du ikke kjører motorsykkel eller bil. Men hvis du er i normal form, er det en snarvei (trapper) til gaten og stranden.
Kort avstand til Macro.
Frokosten er ikke mye.
Maten på restauranten er veldig deilig.
Dessverre stenger restauranten klokken 19.00 hver ettermiddag.
Dette feriestedet gir kanskje ikke det beste førsteinntrykket ved ankomst, spesielt ikke om natten, på grunn av for lite lys ute, men den positive stemningen og inntrykket vokser raskt i løpet av de første dagene, og da vi sjekket ut, ville jeg ikke dra. Jeg elsker dette stedet, og kommer definitivt tilbake. Anbefales for folk og familier med barn fra ca 5 årsalder.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2025
Fredrik

Här mår man bra

Hela familjen älskade vibesen och känslan på Varinda. Personalen var underbara. Alla skyltarna!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Hugo Berg

Hyggelig hotell - uforglemmelig i positiv forstand

Dette er et hyggelig sted med god stemning. De som jobber der er vennlige. Vi har reist rundt forskjellige steder på Koh Samui og det var fint å komme til hit. Bassenget er ok, utsikten veldig flott, interiøret er spesielt, men det funker på sitt vis, og bidrar til den gode stemningen.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Lars

Corny cool place

A very cool place to stay, the WiFi doesn’t work but hey you’re on holiday you don’t need it. (It worked fine in the restaurant).
Super really super view from the pool and the restaurant, breakfast really good, peace and quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
P.
Ontzettend lieve mensen in een prachtige, kleurige en groene omgeving. Fantastische dagen gehad. Echt een aanrader als je buiten de drukte wilt blijven.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Malaika

Super Urlaub

Wieder ein Traum. Zum 2. Mal dort und das beste für Kinde5rr gefunden
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 May 2024
Karen Kliborg

Go for the charm, not for the comfort

A very charming hotel, so many cute details and lovely, helpful staff.
A very nice guy helped us with a gekko in our room.

Generally, wonderful sorroundings, but the rooms really lacked comfort, and I wish most of the attention to detail would have been spend on making the rooms nice,
especially in this heat, your hotel room is your place for relaxing and cooling down. The room had barely any water in the shower, bad aircondition and doors and windows that couldn’t fully close, so easy access for unwanted animals, and the room was always way to hot.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2024
Joseph
Alles prima
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
Ari

A really lovely place

Friendliest staff I have ever met! This place is gorgeous, my room was super nice and clean and the view from the restaurant is awesome. Will definitely come back.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2023
Verified traveler
We hebben een geweldige week gehad bij Varinda. Overal waar je loopt is van alles te zien. Veel zelfgemaakte spullen die de boel opvrolijken waardoor je continu met een grote lach op je gezicht rondloopt. Olive en haar familie en de hele crew is super vriendelijk en behulpzaam. De bedden waren niet erg comfortabel, de kussens vrij hard en het huisje had schoner gekund. Ondanks dat zouden wij de accommodatie aanraden, omdat we een geweldig verblijf hebben gehad.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2022
Robert
My family and me stayed for two weeks in a family home in the Varinda Garden. The Varinda Garden is one of the most beautiful and lovely resorts on the island, so unique and artistic. We have never been to such a special place before. The Garden is perfect for children with a great pool and lots of other things to discover. We had a very clean and comfortable family house with an astonishing sea view. The food and the breakfast was very delicous and also beautiful and healthy. The Garden is run by a family which is very friendly and lovely. At every time there was someone you could talk to and get usefull information about the island.
This is a place for the esthetic eye. Even on our last day, we spottet details we hadn't recognized before.
The beach, a supermarket and the Lamai main street are nearby, everything reachable within 5 minutes.
If you want to have a special holiday with memories and pictures for your life, we highly recommend you this awesome place.

Best regards to the Varinda Garden Family and Staff and thank you for all the special, nice things.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Personal hatte immer ein fröhliches Lachen.
Inhaberfamilie war stehts da und hat beraten und über persönliche Sachen und Erlebnisse gesprochen. Herzlicher Empfang.
Es gibt in der Anlage immer wieder neue Sachen und Dekorationen zum entdecken. Anlage ist in der Natur. Viele alte Bäume und Wasseranlage. Herrliche Aussicht über Lamai Beach und das Meer.
Jeden Tag Zimmer gemacht. Unterkunft sehr zu empfehlen. Mittleres Budget
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2019
Freddy

Mycket oljud på natten

Var väldigt mycket oljud från vägen jämfört med förra gången tyvärr. Det gjorde det svårt att sova,annars är det ett kanon ställe.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Es war wieder ein wundervoller Urlaub. Danke an den super Service von der Rezeption bis hin zur Küche,Zimmerservice und die Bedienung. Alles war super. Es gibt nichts zu meckern,wie vor acht Jahren schon.
Wir fühlen uns immer sehr wohl. Danke an das gesamte Team. Großes Lob👍👌
Friends_and_family Family_with_children

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