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7.3

Very good

732 reviews

732 reviews

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7.6

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location - Inside city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Sai Kaew Beach 350 m
Koh Samet Pier 470 m
Ao Phai 900 m
Tubtim Bay 1.4 km
Ao Prao 1.6 km
Ao Cho 1.8 km
Ao Wai 3.7 km
Karang Bay 5.5 km
Nearby landmarks
Mango Greens Bananas 70 m
Wat Ko Samet 80 m
Eggs Melon Nuts 100 m
Olly's Bar 170 m
Audi Bar By Richard It 190 m
Baby Eggplant and Sprouts 240 m
Koh Samed Buddha 250 m
Open Air Cinema 280 m
Ko Samet Health Promoting Hospital 330 m
Sai Kaew Beach 350 m

Runa Runa The Best Samed Island

12/49 Moo4 Tambon Phe Amphur Muang , Samed City Center, Ko Samet, Thailand, 21160 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Samed City Center, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Be sure to set some time aside to visit Koh Samet Pier as well as Sai Kaew Beach nearby.

Highlights

Inside city center

Airport transfer

350 meters to Sai Kaew Beach

350 meters to the beach

Currency exchange

Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Family room

Bar

This property is in high demand!

4 travelers have booked today.

Value for money7.4
Distance to city center0.1km
Location rating7.6
Nearest airportU-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
Distance to airport52.0 km

Rooms available at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island

Family (5 persons)
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 5 single beds & 2 double be...
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Promotion Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Family Double Room
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Standard Double Room with Fan
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed
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2 Bed View Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Small Single Room
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  • Balcony/terrace
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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Deluxe Triple Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Standard Air Conditioning
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Fan Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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Single Bed in Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Runa Runa The Best Samed Island?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Runa Runa The Best Samed Island has a car park that's close to the hotel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Ko Samet with private transportation, the hotel can arrange car rental for you.

What is the smoking policy at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island?

Runa Runa The Best Samed Island does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What restaurants are nearby Runa Runa The Best Samed Island?

Restaurants including The Canteen Koh Samet, Parat Restaurant and Duo Chef Koh Samed are popular in Runa Runa The Best Samed Island’s neighborhood which is known as Samed City Center.

What are popular attractions near Runa Runa The Best Samed Island?

Guests at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island can easily visit Wat Ko Samet and Koh Samed Buddha located in the Samed City Center area.

What popular beaches are close to Runa Runa The Best Samed Island?

Guests at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island can easily visit Pineapple Beach in the Samed City Center area.

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What people love about Runa Runa The Best Samed Island

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Bathroom

    "The rooms were vey clean and the shower was hot."

    Richard

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    March 21, 2023

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Staff 

    "Good price, clean and friendly staff."

    Agneta

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    February 4, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Location is great on the mainstreet close to the beach and many restaurants around."

    elin

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    November 28, 2022

Overall rating:

7.3

Very good
732 reviews
Cleanliness
7.4
Facilities
6.8
Location
7.6
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What travelers say they love:
Quiet location, good room no3 that was spacious with fridge.
Ivan from Croatia
Solo traveler
More about Runa Runa The Best Samed Island

More about Runa Runa The Best Samed Island

Runa Runa The Best Samed Island

See the best of Ko Samet with a stay at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island, which puts you right in the city center amidst the many sights and landmarks. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations. Grab some beach time with a stay at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island, just 350 m from Sai Kaew Beach.
Runa Runa The Best Samed Island provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel provides car hire services to help you find what you want in Ko Samet. While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hotel's ticket service and tours. The hotel's on-site laundry service helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The hotel provides linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Some selected rooms at Runa Runa The Best Samed Island include a balcony or terrace, as part of the room design. Some selected rooms have television and cable TV to keep guests entertained.
The hotel also provides guests with a refrigerator, bottled water, instant coffee and instant tea in some rooms. Runa Runa The Best Samed Island also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's bar. If you're truly selective about eating, you'll be grateful for the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen available here.
Runa Runa The Best Samed Island offers wonderful recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Hot days can be cool fun with water activities like the diving. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the souvenir shops.


Around the property

Take some time to explore Ko Samet. Nearby Runa Runa The Best Samed Island only 460 m away is the Koh Samet Pier, providing access to water transport and tourist services.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms here are cheaper than 98% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Good
Facilities

6.8

Most talked about facilities

Beach

22 mentions

Housekeeping

15 mentions

Internet

3 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Thai
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Massage
  • Snorkeling
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Toiletries
  • Towels

Location

12/49 Moo4 Tambon Phe Amphur Muang , Samed City Center, Ko Samet, Thailand, 21160
Very good
Location

7.6

Airports
  • U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
    52.0 km
  • Trat Airport (TDX)
    98.8 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Ko Samet Health Promoting Hospital
    330 m
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    200 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    160 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Sai Kaew Beach
    350 m
  • Koh Samet Pier
    470 m
  • Ao Phai
    900 m
  • Tubtim Bay
    1.4 km
  • Ao Prao
    1.6 km
  • Ao Cho
    1.8 km
  • Ao Wai
    3.7 km
  • Karang Bay
    5.5 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Mango Greens Bananas
    70 m
  • Wat Ko Samet
    80 m
  • Eggs Melon Nuts
    100 m
  • Olly's Bar
    170 m
  • Audi Bar By Richard It
    190 m
  • Baby Eggplant and Sprouts
    240 m
  • Koh Samed Buddha
    250 m
  • Open Air Cinema
    280 m
  • Ko Samet Health Promoting Hospital
    330 m
  • Sai Kaew Beach
    350 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 2-10 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 11 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Pets are strictly not allowed at the property.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until22:00
  • Check-out from08:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until22:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee2500 THB
  • Distance from city center0.1km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)120
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 THB
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of floors3
  • Number of rooms 42
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2013
  • Most recent renovation2013
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 THB

Reviews of Runa Runa The Best Samed Island from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.3
/
10
Cleanliness7.4
Facilities6.8
Location7.6
Room comfort and quality5.9
Service7.5
Value for money7.4
High score for Ko Samet
Rating
9+ Exceptional (77)
8-9 Excellent (54)
7-8 Very Good (73)
6-7 Good (43)
<6 Below Expectation (109)
Time of the year
Mar - May (103)
Jun - Aug (39)
Sep - Nov (60)
Dec - Feb (154)

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10.0
Exceptional
Naoki from Canada
Solo traveler
Small Single Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

The best place to stay in Koh Samet”

This place is located in the middle of everything 10 minutes walk to the pier, a few minutes to restaurants, bars, stores, 5 minutes to the beautiful beach Room was nice and clean, proper hot shower, quiet at night since rooms are on the backstreet, washing machine and hanging space(I think only here in the island) Staff are very friendly and nice One of the cheapest rooms in the island but the best for price for sure Would be the best option for long term stay

Reviewed December 17, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Jan
Couple
Standard Air Conditioning
Stayed 5 nights in March 2019

Perfect location for a stay at Samet Island”

Clean rooms, shampoo/shower gel included, free coffee and tea all day included, service for towels and cleaning of room on demand (perfect)

Reviewed March 23, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Joshua from United Kingdom
Couple
Promotion Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

Great stay, great value ”

Loved it here. We stayed in one of the air conditioned rooms which was very comfortable. The room had a balcony which was nice to sit on in the evening. The fridge and tea and coffee making facilities was great considering the price of the room. Staff were very friendly and can arrange tours and motorbike hire. Only slight negative is the WiFi was poor in our room but it didn’t cause us any problems as I just used my mobile data. 4G signal with Dtac sim

Reviewed October 05, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Susan from Thailand
Couple
Standard Double Room with Fan
Stayed 3 nights in March 2021

island paradise”

We again we're lucky enough to stay on Koh Samet. The pristine beaches, the lovely food friendly people. Runa Runa was very clean and excellent value.

Reviewed March 13, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Ivan from Croatia
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Great budget place”

Quiet location, good room no3 that was spacious with fridge. I opted for fan only and it was ok for me. Not so hot during night. 5 minutes walk to pier or beach. Samed in general was quite good surprise to me. Beaches were much better than I expected.

Reviewed December 25, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Ivan from Croatia
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Exceptional”

Quiet location, good room no3 that was spacious with fridge. I opted for fan only and it was ok for me. Not so hot during night. 5 minutes walk to pier or beach. Samed in general was quite good surprise to me. Beaches were much better than I expected.

Reviewed December 25, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Tierra from United States
Group
Promotion Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

Great Location + Price”

Great location and price. Room was clean and near beach and other shops and restaurants. Would stay again!

Reviewed January 23, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Mr.charkkrit
Business traveler
Promotion Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Impress”

Good place, Staff help full, Clean, Nearby seven- eleven, Walk to the beach just 200 meter, If there is a chance to return to stay again.

Reviewed March 06, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Monika from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Small Single Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

Exceptional”

Perfect place for my 2 night-stay, good location, very clean room and very friendly staff for a really good price.

Reviewed October 06, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Jason from Canada
Family with young children
Stayed 3 nights in February 2019

Great place if you are a lage family. ”

We stayed at this house for a few days, 5 adults and 2 children. The price for what was offered was very good. The apartment was very and well stocked with toiletries as well as snacks. The island is quite small so we had no trouble getting around via rented scooters. This apartment was also within walking distance of a 7/11 , bars and restaurants. The staff was also very kind and pleasant. Would return again !

Reviewed April 09, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Margaret from Thailand
Group
Family (5 persons)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

Excellent Place for Expats”

This is the second time I’ve stayed at Runa Runa. The first sharing with one co-worker and the second sharing a “hostel” like room with 5 single beds with four other co-workers. Both stays gave us a great location, right down the road from the national park entrance, and comfort for our price range. Nothing too outstanding about the rooms but for the money the location and cleanliness is definitely outstanding. Unless I go for a splurge weekend Runa Runa is definitely my chosen hotel for Koh Samet. Plus, the staff is very helpful.

Reviewed May 21, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Jesper from Sweden
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

Cozy place close to the centrum”

Friendly staff, simple but cozy and clean rooms and facilities, I came one day late and checked out to late, no complains and didn't have to pay for the day I missed.

Reviewed January 27, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Diana from Russia
Solo traveler
Small Single Room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

Nice cheap guesthouse”

The guesthouse is pretty nice, clean and affordable, one of the cheapest on the island. It's located well, close to the main street of the village with a lot of places to have a breakfast, lunch or dinner. A decent and not overcrowded beach is about 20 min away though. There is a lovely terrace where you might unexpectedly meet friends you made in other parts of Thailand :D

Reviewed March 31, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Per from Denmark
Couple
Fan Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

Value for money”

We had a room withshared bathroom in quiet surroundings close to the main street. Free coffee and te is available as well as a shared fridge/freezer in the common sitting area. Clean toilet/bath facilities. Good value for the price we paid.

Reviewed January 25, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Wylden from United States
Couple
Standard Air Conditioning
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

Basic stay on Koh Same ”

Good stay at Runa Runa. We were there over a holiday weekend so the price was quite high for what we got, however I think it was just the going rate for the island that weekend. Room is small but very clean and great for sleeping. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and would recommend for budget travelers.

Reviewed May 26, 2022

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8.0
Excellent
Byron from Thailand
Solo traveler
Fan Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in November 2020

Pleasant stay for the price.”

I stayed in one of the smaller rooms with a shared bathroom for two nights. The price was very low due to the lack of tourists because of Covid restrictions. The guesthouse was close to the main beach and many restaurants and shops. I think I may have been the only guest during my stay because I did not see anyone else. I was in a room in an outdoor hallway of about 10 rooms with one shared bathroom that had a single shower, sink and toilet. The bathroom was very clean and I was the only one using it. Soap, shampoo, and toilet paper provided. The low price room, however, was quite small and did not have air conditioning. There was only a fan in the room at it would get pretty hot even at night. They have rooms with AC that cost a bit more. There are many types of rooms available, all located behind the main office on a back road so there is ample privacy. There are even hostel rooms and an outdoor sitting area for young travelers in groups that want to crash together.

Reviewed December 02, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Jere from Finland
Group
Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

Excellent”

Good place overall the toilet was little dirty but for us that was okay staff was good and helped when needet it but if you want to meet people i dont recoment this island at all just go straight in koh chang

Reviewed April 17, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Jonathan from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 7 nights in October 2020

Great week”

... Stayed on for another week! Clean, good sized rooms over the high street from the office. Friendly staff, good rates

Reviewed October 23, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
aaron from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in December 2019

Great value ”

It’s a great little guest house

Reviewed December 14, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
steven from United States
Couple
Standard Double Room with Fan
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Exceptional”

Good location fastest Wi-Fi in Thailand

Reviewed February 21, 2019

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