New Star Beach Resort

We stayed at New Star from late April to early May. The hotel is located on Chaweng Noi Beach, which, in our opinion, is the best beach for swimming, clear water, seclusion, and hotel quality. New Star itself consists of several small buildings, bungalows, and villas nestled on a hillside that slopes down to the beach, featuring a huge panoramic pool. The way everything is built and covered by lush vegetation is so intricate that even by the end of our stay, we could still get a little lost looking for our room. The room layout and amenities make for a very comfortable stay, and the housekeeping is excellent. Breakfasts were perfectly adequate and fitting for the hotel's star rating, with various dim sum options available. The staff were incredibly attentive, responding to every request instantly and always with a smile. They even celebrated my birthday with a complimentary cake. There were always plenty of free sun loungers available on the beach and by the pool, and the tree canopies provided reliable shade from the sun. We visited the gym twice a day; there were enough machines and equipment, and water, towels, and disinfectants were provided. In summary, we wholeheartedly recommend this hotel if you're looking for a peaceful, relaxed getaway on a beautiful beach.

The main advantage of this hotel is, of course, its location. Chaweng Noi Beach is wonderfully uncrowded, allowing us to relax in almost complete solitude. The hotel restaurant's menu is average, both in terms of variety and quality. The rooms are a bit dated, but after spending all day on the beach, you hardly notice.

The price/quality ratio was fine. It wasn't a top-notch hotel, but it wasn't bad either. The staff were always friendly ☺️. We had booked a lodge, and there's definitely room for improvement there. Everything felt a bit rickety. The door to the outdoor shower squeaked quite a lot, and the rooms were too dark (even with all the lights on). The beach could also do with being cleaner. It would be a small effort to properly clean the beach every morning/evening to remove all the plastic and rubbish that washes ashore. All in all, it was a decent hotel with very lovely staff.

We stayed at the hotel for 13 nights and booked a bungalow, just a stone's throw from the sea. It's a wonderful location for a secluded getaway with a gorgeous beach. Once a week, on Fridays, the hotel arranges a comfortable transfer to Fisherman's Village, but you need to sign up in advance.

This hotel is located on a wide, quiet sandy beach and met all our needs for a relaxing getaway. The spacious rooms, excellent service, and very friendly staff across all facilities are particularly noteworthy. During our stay (January 2026), the guests were mainly couples seeking peace and quiet. There are hardly any recreational activities offered within the hotel; the small fitness area was mostly empty. The ping-pong table could/should be replaced, and we didn't notice any other offerings during our visit. There are various restaurants within easy walking distance in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

The hotel is old, the rooms are dark, and the staff is terrible.