First Residence designed for guests who search for a budget accommodation without abandoning modern equipment, clean style and a comfortable environment
The four-storied low-cost, modern styled hotel, with it`s 44 Superior rooms and 6 Mini Family rooms.
About the hotel: It was a very clean hotel with nice staff and in a good area. A walk to the beach by 3-4 minutes. Extra plus is that we have acces to First House hotel and their pool (and WC) next to the beach because they have the same owner. Located a bit from centrum but it only takes 10-15 minutes to go (or 150 bath by taxi). By reason of that it was calm and quite. One thing was negative and it was that the staff was very bad of understand english.
About the reservation service: Easy and the hotel was like we expected
About the hotel: I checked the reviews on this hotel prior to booking and like many the negatives stand out more than the positives. I d like to challenge some of the negatives first before making a negative comment my self having spent one week at the First Residence.
First off, I read that the pool never gets the sun due to the position of the building and thus is cold. Well I can say that in early September the sun starts hitting the pool at 9am and by 10am is full on the pool and remains there until it disapears behind the hills around 5pm. The pool is cool and when the air temp is around 35c this is a blessing to have.
I read somewhere that the toilet/bathroom was smelly. This was not the case for me. Note there is a switch by the main door to turn the bathroom fan on and off when needed! Air con in the room was not smelly (if it was i d have asked for it to be repaired) but it was a bit on the loud side.
The staff are helpful but do struggle with their english. Reception has cctv coverage of all floors and when coming down stairs with a heavy bag the bell boy ran up to meet me to carry my bag. No language needed for that type of service.
Room was clean, bedding was clean, balcony was clean, really no complaints about the room or the hotel in general.
My negative comment is not about the hotel, the staff or even the location. It is about the locals and their noise. Taxi/busses that pip at everyone that is walking as they try to get a fare; Advertising vehicles with blaring music and constant booming voice about Mau Tah at the local Chaweng stadium; and scooters with broken silencers/mufflers. But this did not bother me in the hotel room only at the pool or walking into town. I asked for a quiet sea view room and I got exactly that. I could only just hear this noise when out on the balcony. I recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a quieter hotel away from the party end of Chaweng beach with all music, traffic and crowd noise. Transport via taxi or taxi bike is easy to get and will not cost much. Taxi bike from one end to the other was only 40-50Baht (£1)
About the reservation service: Sawadee.com was not my first choice of booking agent, but they provided me with a good hotel, I got the room requested and communications was good throughout. (I changed things with no problems)
About the hotel: The hotel was wonderful. Nice, big enough rooms and very clean. It is situated just a bit outside from Chaweng, we liked that very much, it is quiet during the day and evenings. We rented a motorbike and went by motorbike to the beach and the center. Taxis are also coming by all day long. The pool is very nice, breakfast could be a little better but was good enough for me and my family. We missed the yogurt ;-) When we go back to Koh Samui we surely will stay at The First Residence again.
About the hotel: Fast reply when initially booking. Good price, clean hotel. friendly staff with reasonable english at front desk. safe. would go there again.
About the reservation service: sawadee most reliable
About the hotel: this hotel is in the end of chaweng. to chaweng center by foot is not a problem.
We stayed here for first night since we arrived Samui in the everning. It s really worth of money. Big room wz bathtube and balcony.
However,be aware of ants. They attack any food unsealed.
About the reservation service: very good! good price and many choices in Samui!
About the hotel: Prijs kwaliteit is goed, het hotel ligt wel wat verder van Chaweng centrum af. maar naar het strand is maar 200 meter. Kamers zijn goed schoon en ruim.
About the reservation service: Resevering via Sawadee was weer goed geregeld !
About the hotel: Zijn hier een nacht gebleven dicht bij het strand. Kamers zijn prima, ontbijt is niet bijzonder te noemen. wel wat ver van het centrum.
About the reservation service: Prima prijs kwaliteit.
About the hotel: First of all, I have to say I loved this hotel ! Great deal for the money - beautiful, quiet and immaculately clean. The only negative comment I have is in regards to the staff at reception, as I did not find them overly helpful.
In regards to the distance to the heart of the Chaweng Beach, if you are walking, it will take you a heck of a lot longer than 10 minutes. More like 45minutes to the heart of Chaweng, as the hotel is at the very end of it... it will take longer if you stop to talk to every tailor and shop owner that asks for your attention. Better off than walking is renting a scooter for 150-200 baht a day, just don t crash it and make sure to know what scratches are already on it. Otherwise, hiring a taxi / moped will cost you more than renting a motorbike. Overall, loved the hotel and would highly recommend it.
About the reservation service: Great service .... however payment should be secured.
About the hotel: The hotel was fab, it was so much better than we had expected especially for the price we paid. The location was perfect for us - very central (walking distance to the nice side of the beach & the shops/bars/restaurants) The hotel was clean and modern but it was the staff that made our stay one to remember - all the staff are so friendly and helpful and we will definitely be going back!
About the reservation service: i checked out many booking sites but booked both my hotels in Samui and Banhkok through Sawadee as they really are the best ones. they make it easy and simple and supply the correct info on hotel/area etc.
About the hotel: Very nice peaceful hotel with clean rooms and good breakfast. The swimming pool is great along with it s jacuzzi. A big bonus is free internet usage for the guests. The staff understands and speaks good English and very friendly.
Slightly on the downside is the inconsistent water pressure and temperature of the shower in your room. There s also no eletric kettle if you re thinking of making a hot drink by yourself.
Overall, it s worth the money you paid for.
About the reservation service: Everything worked out very smoothly.
rooms | category | season (rates per room, unless noted)
Low Season II Nov 01, 2009 - Dec 19, 2009
Peak Season Dec 20, 2009 - Dec 30, 2009
New Year Dec 31, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009
Peak Season Jan 01, 2010 - Jan 10, 2010
High Season Jan 11, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010
Low Season Mar 01, 2010 - Jul 15, 2010
Superior Room
1380 THB
1750 THB
3550 THB
1750 THB
1600 THB
1400 THB
Mini - Family Room
2750 THB
3550 THB
5300 THB
3550 THB
3150 THB
2850 THB
Rates are incl. 10% service charge, incl. 7% VAT, incl. breakfast
Rates are subject to availability, terms and conditions. extra bed surcharge.
(THB 600)
Special Promotion: Bonus nights
Valid: 08.10.2009 - 19.12.2009
- Stay 04 nights pay 03 nights
- Stay 08 nights pay 06 nights
- Applicable for Superior room only.
- The compulsory breakfast will be charge 250 Baht per pax during free night.
- This promotion cannot be combined with other special promotion.
- Extra bed not valid in free night promotion.
- No maximum of free nights per stay.
- Applicable for new booking from 08.10.2009 onwards
Long Stay Benrfit for a minimum stay 3 - 6 nights
Valid: 01.11.2009 - 19.12.2009 and 11.01.2010 - 31.10.2010
- Applicable for Superior Room and Mini - Family Room with breakfast
- This special rate can not combined with any other promotions
Special Promotion: Bonus nights
Valid: 11.01.2010 - 31.10.2010
- Stay 07 nights pay 06 nights
- Stay 10 nights pay 08 nights
- Applicable for Superior Room and Mini - Family Room
- No maximum of free nights per stay.
- Complimentary breakfast during free night.
- Extra bed not valid in free night promotion.
- This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions
Minimum stay of 5 nights is required during Dec 25, 2009- Jan 05, 2010
Child policy:
1 child 03 - 12 years sharing the room with parents without extra bed is free of charge
Breakfast will be charged 200 Baht per day
First Residence designed for guests
who search for a budget accommodation without abandoning modern equipment,
clean style and a comfortable environment
First Residence is located at Chaweng Road with many
small intimate shops and restaurants around. Chaweng Shopping Center
and nightlife area is just 1 kilometer away and 150 meters or within
a few mintes walk you reach the popular South Chaweng Beach. Samui Airport
is approximately 7 kilometers away from the hotel.
:: ACCOMMODATION ::
The four-storied
low-cost, modern styled hotel, with it's 44 Superior rooms
and 6 Mini Family rooms.
All fully equipped in high standard with
Air conditioning
Cable TV
Minibar
Telephone
Hot & Cold shower
Bath-Tub and Balcony
Hairdryers can be supplied.
Sea view or pool view rooms on requested.
Number
Of Room & Rooms Location
Room
Type
Total
Room
Area
[sqm]
Maximum
Occupancy
Superior
44
30.40
2
Mini Family
6
60.80
4
:: Superior Room ::
Superior
Rooms are 30.4 Square Meters in size with double and twin bed.
:: Mini-Family Rooms ::
Mini
family rooms are sized spacious 60.8 square meters, subdivided in one
double bedroom and one twin bed room with lockable door between.
:: SERVICES & FACILITIES ::
Restaurant
: Pool- Side Restaurant is located the ground floor
of the Residence serve a fine selection of Thai and Internation cuisine
from 7.00 am till 23.00 pm.
Bann Samui Massage: Hotel is indoor massage
parlours offer a complete range of Thai, Oil, Foot, Body, and Facial
massage.
Hotel Facilities
:
Free internet service at hotel lobby
24 hours lobby service
24 hour security
smoke detector
safe deposit box at reception
restaurant
minimart
message par lour
postal service
doctor on call
laundry service
sport activities and tourist information.
swimming pool with Jacuzzi
Services :
Airport and Pier Transfer
Currency Exchange
Safe Deposit Box
Wake Up Call
Credit Cards Accepted
:: LOCATION & MAP ::
First Residence Hotel is located at the Chaweng South Road
Popular pictures around hotel area. Photos taken by travelers.
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extra bed surcharge.
(THB 600) 
