First Residence is an affordable 3-star hotel offering comfortable accommodation just south of Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui. Highlights include an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Chaweng Beach, situated on the northeast coast, is the islands biggest and most popular beach, featuring a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. It boasts an expansive 7km white sand beach, coral reefs, coconut trees and watersports. Nearby places of interest include Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, the Nam Tok Na Muang waterfalls and the famous Green Mango strip, which is home to a large number of lively bars and nightclubs. The hotel is housed in a modern mid-rise building with a white and light-wood facade. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a Jazuzzi, a massage parlour and a minimart. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. Superior rooms are approximately 30sqm, bright and comfortably furnished with dark wood furniture and light stone floors. All rooms come with a private balcony. Amenities include air-conditioning, cable TV, a telephone, tea and coffee equipment and a mini-bar. The en-suite bathrooms include a bathtub and a shower. Pool Side Restaurant offers a range of Thai and international dishes in a friendly, relaxed setting. Free parking is possible onsite. The hotel has a 24-hour reception and offers a chargeable airport shuttle service.