Palm Coco Mantra

The hotel was so close to the sea it was lapping the restaurant floor Our room had stupendous views and very roomy and comfortable The staff bent over backwards to help The gardeners took great care of the establishment

The sea view from room is beautiful, more so at high tide. The rooms are large and have sofa and dining table. Reception staff very helpful. Pool lovely but could have a few more shade covers. Restaurant serves tasty, reasonably priced meals and fruit drinks from 1pm. Free use of kayaks. Good price for these facilities and service.

I stayed in the front villa (room 42) overlooking the pool and beach. Absolutely loved it - great value for money! The room was clean and the pillows were fabulous. Bed is not as hard as most Thai hotels but still very firm! The staff were lovely too - it’s always difficult to communicate when English is not their main language but they were helpful wherever they could such as taking my luggage to and from the room.

We had a fantastic week working remotely from Koh Samui, and Palm Coco Mantra turned out to be a great choice. The value for money is excellent: spacious rooms, big terrace, and staff that seemed to care about our wellbeing. The internet was super fast—essential for us—and the breakfast buffet, while modest, had good variety. Special requests were easily accommodated (thank you for the unlimited tuna sandwiches!). The pool was never crowded, and being open until 10PM was a bonus. I loved the location. Quiet and away at the end of Lamai, right near the Banyan Tree, which says a lot about the quality of the area. The beach directly in front isn’t ideal for swimming due to low tides, but you can walk along the shore—either to Lamai in 30 minutes or all the way to the rock formations in about an hour. The kitchen cooks fresh to order until 10PM, and the smoothie selection is fantastic. We practically lived on them! For a more private stay, the property also has villas, and they are cheap. Overall, this hotel offered the best mix of space, reliable internet, quiet location, and good pricing in Lamai for us. A bike rental would be helpful if you’re not working full-time as we were—it’s the easiest and cheapest way to get around.

The location was perfect. Right across from the nicest beaches in the area and steps from the night market with lots of food and free entertainment. Pool area was very nice. Could use a few more loungers and umbrellas right next to the pool though. Breakfast was good. Staff went out of their way to provide me with secure WiFi that I needed for work.