Nora Beach Resort and Spa

Koh Samui, Thailand

Virgin rating

Deluxe Room
Deluxe Sea Facing Room
Main pool
Lobby
Villa Room
Ocean Villa
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Tropical Suite
Tropical Suite
Ocean Villa
Beachfront Pool Villa Suites
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Sea Facing Room
Main pool
Lobby
Villa Room
Ocean Villa
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Pool Villa Suite
Tropical Suite
Tropical Suite
Ocean Villa
Beachfront Pool Villa Suites

The hotel

You’ll wonder if you’ve been transported back to the Siam of old at the Nora Beach Resort & Spa, a beautiful resort that combines a traditional Thai-style design with modern luxuries. The luxurious villas at the Nora Beach Resort & Spa are very spacious and are spread throughout the grounds with stunning views of the lush gardens or across the beautiful ocean. When you can tear yourself away from your comfortable surrounds, head to the swimming pool with its own Jacuzzi and swim-up bar.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Overlooking a secluded bay just north of the famous Chaweng Beach. Transfer time from Samui International Airport: 10 minutes.

Hotel information

113 rooms. Rooms are located in a 3-storey building, with balcony, air-conditioning, cable TV, telephone, WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe and hairdryer. Deluxe Rooms provide views of the gardens with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds (on request only), sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Half Board option: includes set menu lunch at Prasuthon Restaurant.

Full Board option: includes set menu lunch, and either set menu or themed buffet dinner at Prasuthon Restaurant.

Deluxe Sea Facing Rooms have partial ocean views with either 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Villas are more spacious with separate bedroom and are located in the gardens with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds (on request only), sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Ocean Villas are closer to the beach and have a partial view of the ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Suites are in the main building and are spacious with separate living area and Jacuzzi in the bathroom, with 1 king-size bed and 1 sofa bed in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Family Pool Villa are located in the gardens and have a separate bedroom, living room with 1 sofa bed and private pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (over the age of 12).

Beachfront Pool Villa Suites are as Family Pool Villa but situated right on the beachfront with views over the ocean and with direct beach access, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (over the age of 12).

Why is this a Virgin Holidays Favourite?

Ideally located on the quiet, northern end of Chaweng Beach

Situated among lush, tropical gardens

Great choice of individual Villas, some with private pool

Beautiful beachfront swimming pool

Bar and restaurant overlooking the stunning beach

Exclusive Virgin Holidays benefits:

  • 15% discount from spa treatment menu at Anodas Spa
  • 15% discount at all outlets within the resort (excluding mini-bar)
  • Guests staying for 7 nights or more will receive a complimentary dinner at Prasuthon Restaurant (for 2 people, excluding drinks).

Prasuthon Restaurant (main restaurant serving Thai cuisine), Nora Sandy Barbecue on the Beach, Nora Lobby Bar and Lounge. Swimming pool with Jacuzzi and swim-up bar. Anodas Spa* with sauna and steam room. Themed evening entertainment on Tuesday and Thursday including Thai dancing and cultural displays. Room service* (10:30am-11:30pm). Babysitting* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi Internet access throughout the resort. Central Chaweng is a short drive away and the hotel provides a complimentary scheduled shuttle bus service.

Please note: interconnecting rooms will be available for room type Nora Villa and Nora Ocean Villa only.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (786)
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  • Poor (65)
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Nov 14, 2023 Guide60357253730 Westport, New Zealand

The photos of this resort that we saw , quite deceiving does not show the steep incline from the reception to the bottom where we stayed or the beach which really was not that nice .We had to due to mobility problems call out for a golf cart to take us up top. We are not pool people , love the beach to walk along and that was non existant.No… Read more
The photos of this resort that we saw , quite deceiving does not show the steep incline from the reception to the bottom where we stayed or the beach which really was not that nice .We had to due to mobility problems call out for a golf cart to take us up top. We are not pool people , love the beach to walk along and that was non existant.No crystal clear water and water quite dirty at times. Lovely outdoor dining area , breakfast buffet to suit all tastes with an egg station . The menu we did not like or the food . I don't know why but the Asian food a lot different to what we have had in other areas of Thailand. We were given coupons for a free lunch or dinner as per package but we hardly used them the menu was limited so we decided to eat in Chaweng town a few kilometers away, cost 200 baht by tuk tuk or taxi . The town has a lovely modern shopping centre and a vast array of restaurants .Ate at the Australia Bar ..great ribs ! And one further down can get a Roast dinner or Yorkshire pudding .We did not try that but is on trip advisor as 5 star rating. The Villa itself is quite dark inside , our pillows gave us headaches every day , not at all comfortable or was the bed. We stayed in an Ocean View ..great view . I certainly would not like to be there in high season , does not look like a lot of loungers around the pool. To finish up the resort is quite average , I think we would have been better off in the quiet location of Bophut , loved that area with the Fishermans Village . Did not appreciate the lack of professionalism with my denim jacket gone missing from the wardrobe .It was the only jacket i had on our whole trip through Europe and rest at this resort . In all honesty we ticked a box but much prefer Phuket. Read less
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Oct 22, 2023 Pooja S

Food is pretty bad at the resort. The worst I have ever experienced. Dinner menu is limited and the food is cold and hard as a rock. Breakfast is also not what you would expect at a resort. Totally disappointed!
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Aug 27, 2023 DAMK77 Colchester, United Kingdom

Stayed 10 nights and it was the BEST service we’ve experienced from start to finish. Everyone was warm and friendly and couldn’t do enough. Hotel facilities and the site was awesome. Our villa (7010) was in the most ideal position…..beautiful, private, yet 20 paces from the dining site. Food was great and plenty of choice. Thank you for our stay… Read more
Stayed 10 nights and it was the BEST service we’ve experienced from start to finish. Everyone was warm and friendly and couldn’t do enough. Hotel facilities and the site was awesome. Our villa (7010) was in the most ideal position…..beautiful, private, yet 20 paces from the dining site. Food was great and plenty of choice. Thank you for our stay !!! Read less
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Aug 13, 2023 AustrianinAsia Singapore, Singapore

There are good arguments to stay at Nora Beach Resort but also reasons to reconsider: PRO: Complementary pick-up service from/to airport, gluten free bread at the breakfast-buffet, friendly and helpful service, Cha-Cha at the pool-bar, well maintained garden and greenery, peaceful location.... CON: The resort and above all the rooms need to be… Read more
There are good arguments to stay at Nora Beach Resort but also reasons to reconsider: PRO: Complementary pick-up service from/to airport, gluten free bread at the breakfast-buffet, friendly and helpful service, Cha-Cha at the pool-bar, well maintained garden and greenery, peaceful location.... CON: The resort and above all the rooms need to be modernized (the years clearly show), not enough sunbeds at times (and it was not even high season), the army uniform of the personnel (change them into something appealing and pick friendly colors), the beach (the Norther part of Chaweng beach is not the famous sandy one, you have to be careful where you step, otherwise you suffer from cut toes like we did), the restaurant is average, no real "wow"! Since Covid-times are over and tourists are back, use the money wisely and invest into the future of the resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful and pleasant with amazingly friendly employees

Aug 4, 2023 achoen Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Amazing resort! We stayed for five days with my family. We stayed in two Beachfront Pool Villas and waking up to sunrise, having almost your own private beach, gave a nice sense of tranquility and peace. The resort is amazingly located, not far from the busy area of Chaweng Central. The employees are super friendly and helpful. If I had the time,… Read more
Amazing resort! We stayed for five days with my family. We stayed in two Beachfront Pool Villas and waking up to sunrise, having almost your own private beach, gave a nice sense of tranquility and peace. The resort is amazingly located, not far from the busy area of Chaweng Central. The employees are super friendly and helpful. If I had the time, I would stay longer. small points of improvement: - more stable WiFi (but I guess in some other countries we are spoiled) - variety in breakfast - more complementary shuttles to Shaweng Central I would definitely recommend this resort to others! Read less