The Sarann is a small and pretty tranquil resort; there isn't too much of anything going on here. As the resort isn't in party town Chaweng and doesn't have much of a beach -- guests must walk five to 10 minutes for that -- many folks go out for the day. Those who stay in hang out at the lovely infinity-edge pool, or else at the fusion-focused Wild Ginger Restaurant, which has nice bay views. In the evening, many guests head out to Chaweng to eat and drink. It's mostly couples and families here, looking for a quiet escape from the usual Samui packed bars and beaches.

The Sarann sits at the bottom of the hill coming down from the viewpoint between Chaweng and Lamai. The property is at the southern end of Chaweng Noi Beach, a quieter bay area compared to central Chaweng. It's a five-minute drive into town from here, and 15 to 20 minutes to the airport. While the sea and beach views are fabulous, the property itself is not on the beach but on the bay, where the water at this end is rocky and full of coral, so unsuitable for swimming. However, it's only a short stroll down to decent sand, although there won't be any resort sun loungers or amenities, as it's off the property. There are not too many options for eating and drinking along this section of road; guests need to go back into Chaweng for this, but the resort runs a free shuttle to and from town several times a day. One other drawback is that the main road outside is very busy, full of traffic all day, although it is quiet at the restaurant and pool inside the resort, as well as in the lower Jacuzzi Villas and Sea Front Pool Villas.

The rooms here are all extremely spacious with fine wooden decor throughout, from the floors to the immense writing desks. The Deluxe rooms are the entry-level option here, and they feature two single beds, large balconies, and big open-plan bathrooms, with rain showers and separate elegant bathtubs. There is even an extra room in the spacious quarters, where extra beds for kids and larger groups can be added. One big drawback to these rooms is that they are back against the road, and thus get lots of traffic noise, as do the adjacent Jacuzzi Suites. 

The Jacuzzi Villas and Sea Front Pool Villas are far better options, as they don't get the noise, and are even more spacious and have poster beds. The Pool Villas have their own private swimming pools on the balconies, and the Jacuzzi Villas having outdoor hot tubs. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, mini-fridges, electric hot water kettles, hair dryers, safes, beach baskets, and umbrellas, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, only the Pool Villas have any kind of sea views.

For a small resort, the Sarann does have enough features to keep guests happy. There is a lovely infinity-edge pool that overlooks Chaweng Noi Bay and beach, and the resort has put sun loungers out along the grassy terrace below to make up for the lack of beach or sand directly below the hotel. There is also a small fitness center and spa on the premises, and Wild Ginger restaurant serves up buffet breakfasts along with stylish fusion cuisine for lunch and dinner.