I booked the deluxe room and it was exactly like in the pictures. It has a fridge, AC and a smart TV where you can watch your Netflix series. The internet connection is good. There is nobody at the reception at night so make sure you take the keys with you. If you push the door a little bit more firmly, it would open, though. There is somebody (employee) sleeping on the ground floor so you can wake them up if you really need something. You can find anything you might need within 2 minutes walk from the hotel: restaurants, coffee shops, massage places, motorbike rentals, taxis, convenience store etc. The main night life (Henry's Africa, Ark bar etc.) is about 15 minutes walk but you can always catch a tuc tuc. Travelling around the island can be quite expensive by Thai standards as there is no public transport. Hence the flourishing motorbike rental businesses. A tuc tuc ride to Lamai (6-7 km) is 400 bht while the small motorbike rent is 200 bht per 24 hours

Although the hotel is very close to the beach, you do not have access there directly, as you would have to go through the resort across the street and that is not allowed. Instead, you have to walk to the public access street which is about 5-6 minutes walk. But this is the case for all the hotels on that side of the road.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. The room was clean.

Shoes had to be removed before entering, but the only chairs outside were somewhat high, making it a little more difficult for me with back issues to remove my shoes comfortably.

My wife and I loved our stay here, it was quiet, the staff were extremely hospitable, and the cleaning was the best I've had traveling Asia. They offered laundry, beach mats, an outdoor hose to wash your feet off, and can coordinate any tour you'd like. Its location was perfect for my wife and I because we were near a Super Cheap & 7/11, as well as significantly quieter than more Central Chewang. (Which we prefer) Last but not least the affordability is perfect compared to other inflated hotel prices on Ko Samui.

Consider a toilet paper guard from the shower splashing water.

I liked this hotel a lot. Despite being a 2 stars hotel, the room was very big, with all the necessary things and very clean, also with a small balcony to smoke or hang your clothes. The staff was really polite and helpful, providing towels for the beach each time and giving advice about where to go. It is very clean, and their cleaning service was amazing each day, highly recommended.

The only thing is that to get to the lively part of Chaweng you have to walk 30 minutes, which is doable but feels hot with the island humidity. But the hotel is overall really good

The property offered large spacious rooms. The facilities were great… including smart TV’s! Very accommodating staff… made it feel like home ❤️ a great safe space to stay!

Nothing! Everything about our stay was great!

The lady at the reception - Ann - is an angel. So nice and helpful. Nice room. Great bed. Good location close to the beach and shops/restaurants. Very quiet! Good sleep! Comfortable.

In our room 336 the shower was working but pretty weak. No much power so it takes time to wash out soap and shampoo but it's still manageable. The lady did change the hose but that was still not great. No big deal though. I I checked another room; the shower was very good.

The hotel is close to the strip but far enough away that it isn’t noisy. Cleanest place I’ve stayed in Thailand rooms are cleaned with fresh sheets and drinking water every day. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful between booking excursions etc. planned on staying 3nights ended up staying over a week.

Couldn’t fault the place at all TVs even have Netflix and Amazon prime etc

We absolutely loved staying here! The staff are absolutely lovely and so helpful and kind. They made everything really stress-free. The location is perfect, in a quiet part of Chaweng right by the beach and just a short walk into town, close to the airport as well. Amazing experience thanks to the wonderful staff at Arina Boutique Residence - thank you so much for the best stay of our trip to Thailand!

Great value! Amazing budget hotel. Room was exactly as pictured. We stayed in the queen room facing the street. if you’re a really light sleeper, there is some noise from the road however it was not a dealbreaker. the noise isn’t really that bad and not enough to deter anyone from staying here. AC is super strong! hot water works well. room was clean and spacious. plenty of space to put your things. hangers to hang clothes. bed was comfy. owner is really nice. the room itself is very clean. mini fridge works well. our room also had the small kitchenette outside on the balcony which can be very useful. has kettle, stovetop and basic dishes. drying rack also on balcony. location is excellent. walking distance from main strip with all the restaurants and beach. highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

wasn’t really anything that we didn’t liked

The bed is the comfiest bed I’ve slept in so far. There is a mattress topper makes all the difference. For a low budget stay, You can tell they’ve thought it through of what the customer may need. Fridge, kettle and really good air con system. For the price I don’t think I got any of this in other places I stayed in.