While flights to Koh Samui remain pricey, the tropical paradise is, fortunately, seeing the addition of wallet-friendly accommodations such as Lub d on popular Chaweng Beach.
If you don’t consider yourself a hotel snob, and prioritize activities and the chance to mingle with other globetrotting nomads over privacy and luxe amenities, then Lub d is perfect for you. There are no restrictions when it comes to having fun at Lub D. The hotel has a game room that eviscerates all thoughts of boredom, equipped as it is with a foosball, a billiards table and board games. Outdoors, you have two swimming pools connected by a bar. The one facing the beach features an elevated DJ booth and color-changing underwater lighting. (Now you know where the beach party’s at in Chaweng.)
If making friends is a pivotal reason for traveling, grab one of the beds in the eight-bed mixed dormitory, which comes with amenities like a personal locker, and both USB and electric sockets by the bed. Here, the dorm beds are bigger than most others we have seen in similar accommodations. If you fret about the idea of sharing a room, Lub d Koh Samui also has private room options, including a comfortable deluxe room with a double bed, and a family room with an extra-large double bed and one bunk bed (enough to fit up to four people). Each room comes with an ensuite bathroom.
Breakfast is served at the beachfront restaurant, with a variety of health-conscious options on the menu. Lunch and dinner services see a gamut of Thai dishes made with locally caught seafood, such as coconut curry of baby squid and prawn tom yum, as well as international variations like steaks and avocado salad. Chaweng Beach may not be the most pristine location on the island, but it does boast convenient access to bars and clubs. Fill up at Lub d before stepping out to enjoy the beach’s nocturnal scene.
Lub d is a no-brainer choice for many reasons. For one, it provides a fun beach-club vibe that Koh Samui lacks. Two, it’s an affordable stay for all kinds of travelers. While it caters to groups of friends and large groups, it’s also perfect for families and the solo vacationer. Its incredible proximity to the airport is also a plus, but it’s the friendly service that really seals the deal and makes every stay memorable.