The Nakara

The Nakara, listed on Booking.com as Nakara Residence, offers fully furnished apartments for short and long stays across the road from the quiet Bang Makham Beach, in the Ang Thong area on the western side of Koh Samui, Thailand. Its own description calls it a very quiet corner of Bang Makham with many local seafood restaurants and cafes nearby; the ferry pier and market are about 5 minutes away. There is an outdoor pool with a sun deck and a garden with Thai-style sculptures.

Nine apartment options are offered, from a Studio Apartment with Sea View and a Deluxe Apartment (queen bed) to Superior Apartments, a One-Bedroom Apartment with twin beds, Apartments with Sea or Pool View (queen and full bed, up to 4 guests) and a Two-Bedroom Apartment (two full beds, up to 4 guests). Units have air-conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and electric kettle, a washing machine, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a desk and a terrace or balcony. Guests describe the apartments as spacious, clean and well equipped.

Free private parking and free Wi-Fi (rated 7.5/10 by guests) are available on site. The pool is fenced, has a shallow end and provides towels and loungers. Other services include daily housekeeping, paid laundry, bicycle rental, car rental, a tour desk and a paid airport shuttle. Staff speak English and Thai. Smoking and pets are not allowed, and cribs and extra beds are not available.

Bang Makham Beach is 1,750 ft away (a 6-minute walk) and Bang Po Beach 2.3 mi. Hin Lad Waterfall is 5 mi away and Samui International Airport about 11 mi. Reggae Station cafe-bar is 2,450 ft away and Shine Lay Day Bar 0.8 mi. Note that the beach lies across a road, and guests rate the location 7.0/10, the lowest of its scores, so check the map before you book.

Guests rate The Nakara 8.0/10 on Booking.com (21 reviews, listed as Nakara Residence): staff 8.9, cleanliness 8.6, value for money 8.4, comfort 8.1, facilities 8.0 and location 7.0. Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and you must tell the property your arrival time in advance; check-out is from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Children of all ages are welcome.