We stayed in the Zara Beach for more than a week and could therefore look behind the scenes. The hotel is usually very nice and calm except when the manager’s friends from Israel are among the guests. Then it’s time for party, excessive alcohol and special female Thai guests. Complaint useless - the manager is kingpin. Welcome at reception was... More

The bungalows are tidy, comfortable and have a separate BIG shower. The bed is very comfy and the room/s are spacious and clean. The fridge is not really cooling the drinks but a very effective way to put the coffee and tea maker ;-). The main pool is ok, the staff very attentive but not very professional. Doen't matter, we... More

Zara beach Resort was a wonderful stay from beginning to end. Whilst we only stayed one night on Jan 3 as were staying with friends other nights on Koh Samui we were totally over the moon upon checking in and being given a whopping upgrade! We had only booked the hotel that morning over wotif as our friends were delayed... More

My Partner and I spend 3 nights at Zara in February 2011 - and we were not disappointed. After doing my thorough scouting online for the best quality for the best price, we settled on Zara beach resort- the cheapest rate by far for a resort with private plunge pool access, and beachfront views. When we arrived at Zara, we... More

10 reasons for staying in zara 1. We arrived early and the management great us warmly. They let us check-in early and introducing around the villa very well 2. Our private pool although is a bit small. However, they keep it very clean and maintain it very well (can you believe it, the pool man come to the villa 3... More

My husband and I had 6 nights at Zara beach, we loved it. But the best thing about Zara Beach was the staff by far. The staff who would do anything to make your stay perfect, we particularly enjoyed Pik and Aek's company at the pool bar and the breakfast staff especially Min were wonderful. There was some work going... More

Very nice resort with spacious rooms. Very friendly staff. Very close to city centre. But you need to walk short distance to get to the beach. Crossing a river which can smell very badly. If the river was gone this would be an excellent resort More

Just returned from an amazing two week honeymoon in Koh Samui. We stayed at Zara Beach Resort for the first 10 nights followed by 3 nights at Kirikayan Luxury Villas Resort. Zara is a great place located just off the main strip in Lamai, close enough to all the restaurants and nightlife but not too close - Zara is tucked... More

How do you fault someone for having a big vision? Its a bit hard to do it. This is how I feel as a ready for checkout @ Zara. The sign out front says soft opening. But that's not the issue. At least not for this reviewer. Let's call it the way it is... @ 74sqm... the rooms are bungalows...... More