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Fair House Villas & Spa is a locally owned, romantic beach front resort that offers a relaxing atmosphere away from the busy areas of Koh Samui. In the lush tropical gardens you will find the airy and spacious traditional Thai-style bungalows that were carefully built to harmonize with their natural surroundings. The hotel offers six different room categories, all with private balcony or terrace, ranging from the Garden Villas to the exclusive Beach Front Villas, which feature private swimming pools.
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HOTEL STYLE
Lagoon View
Bay View
Languages Spoken
English, Thai
Location
39 Moo 1, Maenam Beach, Mae Nam 84330 Thailand
Name/address in local language
Fair House Villas & Spa
942 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Fair House Villas & Spa is lauded for its cleanliness and luxurious, comfortable rooms with stunning views, though some guests note accessibility concerns. The tranquil, tastefully decorated atmosphere provides a serene retreat, with the resort's location offering seclusion and complimentary activities, though it's a distance from local attractions.
While the amenities, including a pool and fitness center, are generally appreciated, there are mentions of needing updates. The staff receives high marks for exceptional service, and while the resort is considered good value, some find the spa and WiFi to be on the pricier side.
Location
Secluded
Atmosphere
Serene
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Reasonable
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Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Relaxing
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Excellent 'quarantine' stay for week 1 as part of our Sha Plus Extra stay. It definitely didn't feel like a hardship quarantining at the beautiful Fair House Hotel. We were picked up from the airport in a private minivan which felt safe with regards to covid masks/screen and cleanliness etc. Check in was quick and easy and when we arrived into our room there were coconuts and a 3 course meal waiting for us. We were whatsapp'd our negative test results by 8am the next morning which meant we were free to go anywhere in the hotel including the restaurant, swimming pool and beach. The gym was still closed but the hotel provided us some weights and yoga mats which they delivered to our room for us to do workouts on our balcony area. The staff were all so attentive, particularly Ice within the restaurant and Ploy at reception. The hotel put on an outdoor sunset movie night for us which was a great experience! The food was all excellent and they were happy to take requests of things that weren't on the menu. Wifi speed was also excellent for doing some work including Teams calls! Thanks again Fair House, would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Responded Aug 9, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your review and ratings with us. The management and associates would like to thank you for choosing us and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Management
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I enjoyed my stay at the Fair House Villas & Spa a lot and was really glad that I didn't have to spend one week inside a hotel room in Bangkok!
Hotel staff went out of their way to cater to all of my needs even though some regulations made it quite difficult to do so. They were not allowed to enter my room for cleaning or changing bed sheets.
I literally had all of the hotel vicinities almost for myself because bookings were so scarce due to the complicated and tedious entry process for TH.
The spacious rooms are located in the middle of the jungle! Squirrels chasing each other and tropical birds chirping and singing makes for an atmosphere of tranquility! The poolside area is clean, well-kept and right next to the restaurant at the beach.
Speaking of the restaurant, this was my personal highlight of my stay! The food was always incredibly tasty and fresh and staff very friendly. Craving for some som tam or laab moo right now! ;-)
If you feel bored at some point just go for a walk at the beach which stretches out many kilometres and can be explored even during quarantine! Nobody was there!
The only downside worth mentioning: Mosquitos are ubiquitous, be well prepared for them - not like me!
Thanks a lot! Cheers Stephan
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Date of stay: September 2021
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We had a wonderful family holiday at Fairhouse Villas, initially we were concerned that there would not be enough for our three children to do but they spent the days at the hotel happily playing in the pool, took out paddlboards and played in the sand. The staff deserve a special mention, they were all amazing and went the extra mile to make our stay special. We had a couple of minor accidents with the children and they were on hand immediately to assist with first aid. I would whole heartedly recommend this hotel, it is very relaxed and quiet which was just what we needed to spend some quality family time together. The buffet breakfast was good and happy hour at the pool bar was great surrounded by the wonderful scent of the frangipani in bloom and the immaculate pool and grounds, it really is a very beautiful place to stay. We were very lucky to experience a sea view pool villa which was very spacious for our family.
We walked several times along the beach to the Treehouse/Nana Beach Bar/Nature Beach Bar for dinner where we also walked home along the road several times and felt very safe, I note a few have mentioned this as a problem but we found it very easy and also ate at the roadside restaurants close to the hotel. Fishermans Village is a 5 minute taxi ride and well worth a few trips in the day and evening.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Responded Apr 21, 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your review and ratings. We are delighted to know that you had quality family time here with us while creating great memories to share with your family and friends. A pity that the kids had an accident and the staff are praised for their attentiveness. Nice knowing that you went venturing around while enjoying the scenery. The management and associates would like to thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Management
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I was ready to give this one a 5 rating, but by not handling my issue is well deserving of a 1 rating I feel.
Unfortunately, there was no running water in my room. In fairness is was working when I arrived for 2 days; however, stopped working including the lavatory, shower, everything. Understandably things do happen, but by not having a room habitable would simply be deserving of a credit back again as I feel.
The clerk who was very pleasant, accommodating, and warm hearted, did her very best to check with her manager / owner, who amazingly declined any credit back; hence, my 1 rating. The exact wording is “ it’s against hotel policy to refund “.
On a positive note, beautiful location, and scenic view of the sea. Bed positioned to look out the to the sea, very romantic. Beach. Room: blow dryer, water, toiletries, safe, mini fridge, coffee.
The location is next to the W hotel, so one can see the room rates are considerably less here/ same view as the W.
The breakfast is a typical western breakfast ( eggs bacon toast fruit, juice. My sausage was the hotdog sort. Not great, but a good start for the day.
With no customer assurance, having given the opportunity to rectify the situation, there’s not a chance that I’d return to this hotel ever again.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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We visited Samui under the program Samui Plus, which we have to do quarantine for total of 14 days. The first 7 days we did not regretting for choosing Fair House as our ALQ choice. Since the hotel is fully equipped, very new and very relaxing. First we booked with Fairhouse hotel which located in Chaweng area, and luckily got upgraded to Fairhouse Villa located in Maenam Area. The beach was nice and clean, since there were no tourists I believed.
Staff were really nice, they have helped us and answer all confusions with the ALQ and SHA programs we have struggled with. Also, a big big thanks to Khun Bo Boonpitch and Khun Neng whose have always texting with my Thai family regarding my needs while I am staying in the hotel. Since there was a difficulty on language barriers.
All meals were included in the package we can choose starter, main course, dessert and soft drinks on each meals. On day 3rd day of quarantine, we allowed to have breakfast in the restaurant and foods were perfect. Thank you Fairhouse for making our ALQ stay far better than we thought. Foods were amazing. Areas were fresh and clean. Overall satisfied!
Just one thing mistaken was miscommunication on ordering food but staff have nicely solved problems and apologize.
REALLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We really enjoyed our visit to “Fairhouse villas” it’s a very peaceful, beautiful, relaxing resort, with a beautiful pool area & gardens. We stayed in an ocean villa, what a lovely room, gorgeous bathroom, with both a bath, and shower, comfy bed, and a wonderful balcony, with a spa bath. Our room was 103, to anyone considering booking an Ocean suite, a few tips, ask for an ocean view, the other end, ours was the one with the least view, as obscured by bushes (my first photo is the view). Also, these rooms are no good for anyone with a disability, or unfit, they are the furthest from everything. The restaurant was great. Breakfast is wonderful, so much choice. We had two evening meals, both were very good, tasty food, reasonably priced, lovely views. One point I’d like to make to management, please offer the normal menu also, on the buffet nights. I’m a small eater, as I’m sure others are, I would loved to have ate in your restaurant, but on those nights chose to eat at the “wonderful Fisherman’s village” instead, as I didn’t want to pay for a buffet, that I wouldn’t do justice to. The resort isn’t walking distance to other restaurants, but it’s only a short taxi ride, and reception kindly organise a lift there, for a reasonable charge. “Fishermans village” as I’ve already mentioned, is wonderful, a lovely row of restaurants to choose from, and fantastic massages, at a very reasonable price. The resort does have a spa, which did look lovely, but it is very expensive, that said, it’s a proper spa, so would rightly command a higher price. The resort does offer a few treatments poolside, these are fairly priced. Now to the staff, I cannot speak more highly of them, all are friendly, polite, happy people, always a smile on their faces. A big shout out to Aieng, Rock & Praewa, your friendly chat, wonderful service, & happy faces, really made our experience of the resort, you guys are an absolute credit to the resort.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Sep 20, 2023
Dear Alison, Great review! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review and ratings with us. It's wonderful to know you had a great time with us. We are very pleased that our resort was peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful. Our team has noted the build-up of vegetation and will trim accordingly for a better view. Unfortunately, we won't be able to offer the normal A La Carte menu on a buffet night as it goes against the concept of having the buffet dinner event. However, we can offer a discount depending on how many people you have booked for the buffet dinner event. Agreed that we do have a lovely Spa and the prices compared with other Spa's of similar concept are reasonably priced. The staff names mentioned are praised for their attentiveness and they appreciate your kind feedback. The management and associates would like to thank you for choosing us and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Management
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We had initially booked ourselves at their 4 star property in Chaweng but due to renovation they upgraded us to the 5 star property. It's on a beautiful secluded beach, right on the water, tranquil and stunning. We enjoyed naps on the nets by the water listening to the waves and used their complimentary kayaks with the kids! The staff gave us vegetarian green curry because the breakfast options had chicken/pork which we don't eat. They also upgraded us to a double room which worked beautifully for us traveling with two tweens.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Thannawat Ariyathornkanapong, Innkeeper at Fair House Villas & Spa
Responded Jul 5, 2022
Dear DrRoshani, Thank you for taking a time to share your memorable holiday experience with us on TripAdvisor. We are glad to hear that you had enjoyed and appreciated our hotel location-facilities and services on your auspicious occasion. Thank you for your kind review. We will be sure to share it with all the team members as there is no better motivation than the message of a job well done. Looking forward to having an opportunity to host you and your family again in the nearest future. With Best Regards, Thannawat (Paul) Ariyathornkanapong Mr. Operations Manager
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Fairhouse villas and spa, fantastic hotel, our villa beach front with pool was superb, great views. So chilled out and serene, staff were so friendly and helpful. Was a good walk from many different restaurants but a little local food shack done the road was fabulous for Thai food so cheap and delicious. Once you get to main roads there's loads of songthaws small buses you can travel all round the island, barter the price first then jump on board, really fun.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip:A little out of the way from restaurants but great if you enjoy walking, so interesting.
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Responded Aug 9, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your review and ratings with us. The management and associates would like to thank you for choosing us and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Management
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For £620 per night we had very poor WiFi. Breakfast was always the same, poor quality cooked food which was always cold. Worst element was service and untruths that were told to keep us quiet. We waited over an hour for dinner on our first night, staff kept saying food was on the way until eventually they had to admit it wasn’t even being cooked. Told us we could watch Euros final in restaurant, when we tried at 2am they made up excuses for 30 mins until they had to admit TV wasn’t connected to anything apart from a Promotional loop. Also said we could watch football in our room, at 2am TV station went dead, for 30 mins they offered to reboot the TV when again eventually they had to admit they never had the rights for the live stream. We missed the final. We didn’t understand why they kept lying, it just made everything so much worse, with the meal we would have understood and they could have made it much quicker and with the football we would have gone out. For the money we paid it was unbelievably disappointing, we tried leaving half way through so we could move to a hotel with WiFi but they wouldn’t let us. 20 year old daughter with no Snapchat access was not fun! Would not recommend
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Room Tip:Terrible WiFi
Staff will say anything to please even if it’s not true, don’t trust what they say.
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Response from GM Fair House Villas, General Manager at Fair House Villas & Spa
Responded Jul 23, 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We sincerely regret to be reading your feedback as we wanted to provide a pleasant experience. The management has noted all you have experienced and will address the team with an improvement. We hope you might be able to return for us to prove that we have improved accordingly. The management and associates would like to thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Management
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We had a stay at the hotel around about New Year 2020 for 10 days. The hotel was very relaxing and really nice. The missing beach was no problem for us. Near to the hotel is the possibility of a public beach which can be used. The room (private pool villa) was very comfortable, clan and beautiful. Unfortunately at that time there were some construction works at the whole area of the hotel. Also the spa renovation were not finished yet. And the fitness room is not really "inviting". The whole crew - reception desk, housekeeping, gardener and restaurant team are very, very friendly and anticipating. No need for any claims. In particular we want to announce the team at the restaurant - Ray, Ice and Gin. We had a really great time with these lovely guys. Many, many thanks to them!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Fair House Villas, Owner at Fair House Villas & Spa
Responded Mar 13, 2020
Dear dosley Thank you very much to be our guests at Fair House Villas & Spa. With concern I read you comment in Trip Advisor regarding the construction works, I do regret and apologize for the inconvenience caused to your good self. However, we are excited to read that you were impresses with our family and exceptional service. You will be pleased to know I have shared all of your wonderful comments with our team members, this will be of great encouragement as we continually strive to deliver an experience such as yours. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our resort in the nearest future. Please reach out personally through gm@fairhousevillas.com and we will be more than happy for any assistance. With Warmest Regards, Prakasit Chookaew General Manager
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No plane noise at all
I have stayed there twice
Friendly staff its just their english not great
V quiet place to stay at
V relaxing
Beach bit rocky directly out front but go for wander
Definately not what we are used to from Australia but there is sand to relax on and water to cool off. Though we spent most of our time acouple of meters away at the pool on the loungers.
Hi, pretty sure they do have wheel chair access.. please check with the reception though as the entire resort is built on a hill with significant changes in height. The villas are situated on a level terrain but more expensive
hi, the hotel has its own bar and restaurant however its a little over priced for the area. We walked as we wanted to drink with our meals and it only took 10minutes to get onto the main road which has lots of authentic restaurants. The best option though is to walk along the beach to your left for 5 minutes. You will find a restaurant/bar on the beach called Treehouse.
There are more places to choose from in the Mae Nam area.
PRICE RANGE
$88 - $154 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
fair house villas hotel mae nam, fair house villas and spa, ban laem sai hotel
LOCATION
ThailandSurat Thani ProvinceKo SamuiMae Nam
NUMBER OF ROOMS
72
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