Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 2 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Library is a design hotel first and a beach resort second. Minimalist buildings sit among tropical greenery on Chaweng Beach, there is a real library of more than 1,400 books to borrow, and the red pool has become the image people remember. Guests praise the stylish rooms, the clean beach and the attentive staff, and they like that the resort feels calm and grown-up even though Chaweng's shops and nightlife are a short walk away. Breakfast and the restaurant get warm reviews too. The design also brings the main quirk: many beds sit on a raised platform that older guests and anyone with bad knees find awkward. At night distant club music can drift over from Chaweng, and some rooms lie close to the street. Service occasionally slips at breakfast and with the air conditioning. For couples who want style, the beach and an easy walk to dinner, it is a strong choice.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 12 hotels we list on Koh Samui is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- Guests return again and again to the design: stylish, individual rooms, inspired architecture and the red pools that have become the resort's signature. Many say every detail has been thought through.
- The resort opens directly onto a clean stretch of Chaweng Beach, and the shops, restaurants and nightlife of Chaweng are within walking distance. Guests rate the location very highly.
Things to Consider
- In several rooms the bed sits on a raised platform. Older guests and those with bad knees found it hard to climb in and out, and the step is difficult to see at night.
- Chaweng's bars are far enough away not to disturb most guests, but distant club music can be heard at night, and the Editor Suite lies some way from the rest of the hotel and close to the street.
Should you book it?
The Library is worth booking for couples who value design and a calm, adult atmosphere — but pick somewhere else if you have trouble with steps or climbing into a raised bed.
Book it if you want
- Couples who value design and a calm, adult atmosphere
- Travellers who want the beach and Chaweng's restaurants within walking distance
Pick somewhere else if
- You have trouble with steps or climbing into a raised bed
- You are a light sleeper sensitive to distant music at night
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate The Library?
On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 454 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Library have?
The Library is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Library offer?
The Library offers beachfront, 2 Swimming Pools, free Wifi, spa, fitness Centre and library.
Weather & sea temperature — Koh Samui
Right now: 31° air · 31° sea
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14/1 Moo.2 Chaweng Beach, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320 Chaweng, Thailand