Bo Phut hotels & places to stay

This hotel is located in Bo Phut which I was recommended by few travel blog as the most kids friendly place. As soon as we got off from the car, our kids were attracted by the kids friendly pool just 1 floor below the reception. We got the ground floor room with nice sun bed right outside of the room, not to mention that it's only 10 steps away from the pool. Also, this hotel got a very nice garden right between the pool and the beach. It is one of the few hotels which a fantastic design of the gardening. They even got a nice pagonda for people to chill and rest. One thing I do like alot about the hotel is the easy access to Fisherman Village. In stead going through the route outside of the hotel, we took our kids to walk along the beach every night. It only took us 10 mins nice walk on the sand and we are right in fisherman village. The good thing about this Bo Phut beach is that since it was managed by various hotels along the way, it was safe to walk along even at night. I would highly recommend one with young children like us to stay there. The only downside is that there are not very kids friendly in term of the bathroom design in the room. ie the sink was too high for my 4 years old boy to reach out the sink to brush his teeth.

This was my favourite hotel in our whole trip. The Mantra opened only in November 2011, so it was still very new. The staff were amazing. Everytime we arrived back to the hotel, we were greeted with smiles and questions about our day. We were then golf carted back to our room (as the hotel is situated on a hill). The room's are beautiful, each room has a view of the pool, which overlooks the ocean - you can see the island of Koh Penang from your room! Breathtaking. The restaurant and bar service was great. A little on the expensive side compared to other resorts, but well worth it as the service was so good. The Mantra is located in Bo Phut, which is on the other side of Samui, about 20mins away from the main shopping/nightlife strip in Chaweng. The hotel supplied a bus service into Chaweng everyday free of charge. You could also get a taxi for fairly cheap. If you make the effort, the staff will return it ten fold. Any questions, concerns etc were answered without a care. I could live at this hotel!

We arrived in Koh Samui in a tropical storm. We were tired and wet and the minute we walked into this hotel nothing else mattered. Rooms are amazing, staff managed to check us in early and was so good to us throughout our stay. The bar was cheap the pool was also fantastic and could use it 24hrs a day. Quiet area but that’s just what we were looking for. When it was time for us to leave they arranged taxi service for us and took out all the hard work so we could just relax Would come again and recommend to everyone. 5 star hotel :)

We have spent 2 weeks in this hotel in Bo Phut and we are very thankful for this beautiful stay in Koh Samui. At the arrival the staff welcomed us with some fresh towels, a drink and some flower bracelets. Also we have really appreciated the support of the staff during our holidays. After the first night, we asked the desk team to find a solution because our room was located at the first floor, in a corridor where the noise of the air-conditioning was disturbing and therefore it was difficult for us to sleep in this room. The staff was really professional and immediately moved us to another room which was located in the other side and more quiet. The room was excellent. It was cleaned on a daily basis, even when we left the room after 2pm. The hotel has 2 fantastic pools, 1 in front of the rooms and another 1 in front of the beach. The whole team of the desk, the cleaning and the breakfast are the most professional, friendly and kind people ever. Thank you a lot !!

Switched our stay to the Ibis at last minute after a disappointing experience elsewhere. My young daughter (6 yrs old) likes the Ibis because of the several pools and step down to the beach. We've stayed here before. Rooms are comfortable, check-in is swift, free WIFI, great location near Bo Phut Fisherman's Village. Staff are helpful, and the grounds are well maintained. Only negative is the hotel's breakfast which is a buffet, cold and hot food and cereal, and fruit - not much of a selection of fruit. Also breakfast isn't included in your room rate, which means paying extra, and in this case isn't what I call value for money. There are several local Thai establishments serving up Thai/ Western food though which we made use of the rest of our trip. I would definitely stay at the Ibis again.

The Scent is a lovely boutique hotel located in Bang Rak, an area in the north of Koh Samui that is slowly becoming more upscale. There are only 13 rooms in the hotel, which definitely gives it a "cozy" feel. We booked the beachfront suite and were generally pleased with almost everything. The room was spacious, there was a great entertainment centre, and the balcony was large and even featured a working swing. We also found the bed to be extremely comfortable and had some great sleeps on it. The best thing about The Scent--other than their breakfasts, which are amazing--was the staff. Not only was everyone very friendly, but they all generally seemed to enjoy their job and enjoy helping people. By the end of our five-day stay, we knew most of them on a first-name basis and were sorry to have to say "goodbye" to them. There were, however, a few small annoyances with the hotel. For instance, we could never get the iPod docking station to work. And while we liked the very large bathroom, with the toilet on one side and the bathtub and shower on the other, for some strange reason they keep the big bottles of soap and shampoo on the toilet end and have no place for you to set it when you shower or bath. The biggest annoyance, though, was that the website lists the hotel as being located in Bo Phut, and the Agoda map shows Bo Phut Beach as its location. But this is actually not true; while the hotel is located in "Tambon Bo Phut" (which means "Bo Phut District"), it is not located where it is shown on the map, and definitely NOT located in Bo Phut Beach. Rather, it is located in Bang Rak, an area which is pleasant enough, but not nearly as entertaining as the actual Bo Phut area. Plus, you can't swim in Bang Rak Beach, which takes a little bit away from your stay. On the bright side, however, you can see both sunrise and sunset from this beach. In fact, we actually watched three of our five sunrises right from our room. Overall, we were pleased with ou

i am so happy that we decided to stay at the bo phut resort and spa. we were initially in chaweng, but then moved to bo phut due to the more relaxed atmosphere and better beach for swimming. the fisherman's village is within walking distance of the bo phut resort where you'll find shops and restaurants and bars. on fridays the village comes alive with vendors of every kind. the resort itself is really well done with spacious rooms, beautiful gardens, and just all-in-all, a really nice layout. it was perfect for our 6 day stay.

We were very pleased with our bungalow which was well maintained, clean, spacious and quite secluded by the lovely garden shrubbery. The only problem was the efficient but rather noisy air conditioning and I did need to report a roof leak in the bathroom during a downpour! The pool was lovely, with plenty of sunbeds. Crossing the road to the restaurant was not a problem and it was pleasant to enjoy the view whilst having breakfast. The menu remained unchanged every day but there was still a reasonable selection. The restaurant evening menu was pretty much the same as every other restaurant in Bo Phut (and the rest of Samui!) which suggests that they are all buying from the same suppliers but it was reasonably priced. My only concern was the lack og interest and slow service. I agreed to meet my husband at their beach area after his swim. I waited ten minutes before my drink arrived and when he met me we aited a further ten minutes and not one member of staff approached to ask what he would like so we gave up and went elsewhere! Reception and room staff were very helpful. Overall this is a very pleasant resort, reasonably priced and in a good position between the main street of Fishermans Village and the new Wharf complex.

We had a very good stay and would recommend the bungalows and the Bo Phut area to anyone. The pool, pool bar and restaurant, and the beach area of this small resort can be quite busy (it seemed that quite a few people were visiting who were not staying at the resort), but this did not interfere with our ability to dine, drink or enjoy the pool and ocean (we are not sun-loungers).

Perfect little villa, lovely restaurant & pool. Very tasty menu, cocktails & smoothies. Also a great massage hut on site for very good prices. Not too far from the fisherman village. We hardly left b cause we liked it so much. The only downside is the b a hotel is not that great. But everything else makes up for it. I've stayed on other beaches before in samui & although the water is nicer, it's way too busy & loud. Will definitely go back!

I'll gladly second all the positive reviews that had led me to book our 4 night stay at the Lanna Samui resort. Great for a relaxing family stay, especially if you are not looking to stay right on the beach and party, whilst it still has easy access to the Bo Phut beach, with its shopping areas/ restaurants. In fact, a plus point for me was that it was also a quick trip to Chaweng through the inner roads, as long as you had a map. The resort has helpful and friendly staff. Reception was open all day, so we had no trouble with the late check-in, extension of our booking, or the odd request or query. The suites we booked were great, very comfortable and clean, and well-equipped for a 4-star hotel. My only gripe - the shower area is not fully enclosed and its impossible not to wet the surrounding floor while using the shower. The house-keeping staff really respected the "Please do not disturb" and "Please make up my room" tabs on the door at all times, and was nice enough to come back and do our rooms unobtrusively and promptly as requested. Breakfast was complimentary, with a decent spread, and a nice a-la-carte menu. The room service menu had variety, and the food we ordered (on two occasions) was delicious. The only trouble we'd had was in locating the hotel when we arrived late at night, because of the poor condition of the main road from the beach, which was under maintenance in the off-peak season. The hotel had put up signage, but this wasn't easy to spot as the streets were far from well-lit; GPS saved the day. This doesn't take away from the hotel, except that it is not located on the beach or directly on one of the main roads of the island. The hotel even offered us a complimentary Thai massage at the spa due to the poor condition of the roads. =) They had set up a temporary spa, as their main spa premises were under renovation for the week. We certainly appreciated the much-needed, expertly-delivered message after our touristy sojourns in Samui.

Didn't know what to expect, having never been to Thailand before. However after arriving at Villa Labaron on Ko Samui, we were greeted by the very friendly Jay (Manager) who was very accommodating and approachable. The villa was quiet, well maintained, clean, tidy, and scenic. We had the grand room which was at the rear of the setup, closest to the road, however it was just as nice as the larger rooms by the pool. Our room had a beautiful big bed and stylish bathroom which made the stay so much nicer after a long day out and about. If you like to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy area like Fisherman's Village or Chaweng, then stay in Bo Phut here at Villa Labaron. We preferred the quiet setting, while still being very accessible to transport options and other main centres. Would definitely come here again. Highly recommended!

Fantastic small hotel. The staff were all so kind and friendly. The chef ‘Na’ was so lovely and cooked great food to our liking. Very accommodating. Beachfront room was spacious and clean with veranda and deck chairs. Pool small but clean. Great location, close to all shops and restaurants but far enough away to be peaceful. Would definitely recommend as one of the best places to stay. If we come back to Samui we would stay there again.

We stayed in the upstairs apartment at Panu and had a fabulous stay. The apartment is very spacious, the balcony off the living room offers a great view but is also partly shared by a tree and the pool is on the roof with no other rooftops overlooking it (unlike the downstairs apartment where the pool is basically on the beach and there is a full view in to the living room). Staff were very helpful in arranging taxis for us and asked us on arrival what sort of time we would like cleaning to take place every day which was a nice touch. Location is fantastic with lots of restaurants and bar options near by. Overall very happy and would stay again.

We loved our stay here, so much so that we booked an additional 3 nights. The hotel is in a central location and with a scooter everything is that much closer. Chaweng a bit more touristy beach is only 3 Km's away. There are plenary of restaurants and bars in the Bo Phut area just across the road along the beach. The hotel has a great pool to relax around. Big C and tesco's are within a 2 minute drive , so you can do like we did and by fresh fruit yogurts and cereals , as well as fresh rolls meat ,cheese and salads and make your own lunch and breakfast in your rooms small kitchen, and then go wine and dine your self at the many restaurants in the evenings. I am not sure what the other comments regarding frogs and insects were about. We didn't have any problems with insects and there certainly weren't many frogs , definitely not enough to interrupt sleeping. The whole layout of rooms and the hotel is great and gives it a very nice feel. The outside bathrooms and shower are amazing and still very private. We really could not believe the value for money of is hotel in comparison to others and would have probably been happy to pay double what we were charged and still thought it was great value.

This little gem is located on a beautiful beach. Try and get one of the beach rooms as they look over the ocean. The rooms are clean, comfy and modern. The restaurant food is delicious and the staff are uber friendly especially Pad and Zarne. It is located in a quiet part of Bangrak perfect for relaxing and chilling out. I would definitely return having had one of the best stays ever. Thanks Secret Garden for a wonderful holiday.

Tan makes this little place an easy instant home for travelers like us. The rooms are nice and spacious and for extra needs Tan fixes it as much as he could. We bought our own dishwasher and the next day a sponge showed up in the kitchen without us asking. The beach, though small, is right there with a massage facility. Water was okay but not the crystal clean type when we visited. Location is actually in Bangrak next to Big Buddha so you cannot walk to Bo Phut. But having walked in those busier beaches, we'd rather stick to this location and go other beaches by motorbike Tan helped us rent.

We booked a one night stay in a standard bungalow after missing the ferry to Koh Tao and we could not have been happier with this place. It was a 7 minute walk to the main pier in the morning for us to catch the ferry, a short drive from the airport (200thb), and a very lovely atmosphere. We sat in a shaded cabana bed steps away from the beach all afternoon drinking mojitos and enjoying the view and chilled out music. The owner was extremely helpful and helped us get situated with our motorbike rental (which was conveniently right across the street) as well as providing a map with some good places to check out on the island. Bo Phut is a great area if you are looking for a less hustle and bustle part of Samui but still get a beautiful and way less crowded beach. It's a short bike ride to the Fisherman's village if you're looking for more nightlife.

We were so impressed and happy with our stay at The Waterfront! The staff is extremely helpful and quick to please and the location is quiet at the end of Bo Phut beach. The small number of rooms make the hotel feel like home and the staff keeps everything so clean and in perfect condition! The pool is great as well and the beach is just a few steps away from each room. Highly recommend staying here if you'd like a tranquil location for a great value!

Stayed 3 nights July 22nd-25th. We arrived at the hotel on a Friday evening after fighting our way through the night market streets as no traffic is allowed on market days. The greeting that we received was wonderful , even better when they carried our luggage upstairs (top floor). The room was massive (no6), overlooking the sea which had a kitchenette that included a fridge/freezer . It is in a perfect location with the Main Street the one side and the beautiful beach the other side. The food at the hotel was wonderful where you can either have at table on the beach or on the terrace overlooking. We would not hesitate to book this hotel again from the moment we walked it to the morning we left we knew we were going to be looked after. Many thanks the ENJOY team !!!!

Originally, we booked this place because we wanted to stay a few nights without breaking the bank. The location near Bo Phut wasn't great, considering the various other beautiful beaches available, but it was surprisingly nice. We loved how quiet it was. And to us, the room seemed spacious, clean and had almost everything a traveler would need to be comfortable. We will definitely stay here again.

Me and my partner stayed at dreams villa resort whilst we were getting married in koh Samui. When we arrived we were told that we had been upgraded to a villa as it was our wedding! The villa was beautiful, large open plan, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cooking facilities, 2 balconies, pool area amazing, the staff could not be more accommodating, so friendly and kept our room so clean. I would 100% recommend this place to anybody wanting to stay in fisherman's village area. 20 min walk to the beach. We where shown the room we originally booked before being upgraded and that was also lovely. Such good value for money. Fabulous *****

As we discovered, this hotel is under the flight path for arriving and departing planes into Koh Samui International airport. Thankfully Bangkok Air seem to have a quiet fleet and arrivals and departures are spread across the day! This Resort is small and therefore personal thanks to the limited number of Pool Villas and Hotel Rooms here. The gardens and pool area is lovely as it being right on Bangrak bay. The hotel rooms are large, comfortable and private with their own patio to take in the sea breeze. Breakfast was included for us and is served 'a la carte' which means you order from the 2 European/American or 1 Asian option. Food was fresh cooked so that's nice. Cut fresh fruit seems to be a selection of the least expensive available tropical fruit so nothing 'exotic' like banana, mango or papaya. All Resort staff were friendly and accommodating. The Resort is within walking distance of the 'Big Buddha' and the Seatrans Ferry terminal. There are simple bars and restaurants within walking distance but if you really want to experience what the island has to offer you need to go to neighbouring Bo Phut or further afield which means a taxi each way or you do what most visitors seem to do and hire a motorbike. Despite a good experience here, we would stay in the centre of Bo Phut or similar next time around.

I felt like we had the whole place to ourselves! it was amazing. We got in very late and the lady at the desk had been waiting for us all evening and was so accomodating. Her name was Apple and she was the BEST!! everytime we'd see her she'd great us with the biggest smile and wanted to know what our plans were to help and give suggestions any way she could. Like i said she was the BEST! The room was huge, the AC was perfect, the place was spotless, breakfast was very filling, the views were beautiful, and the location was perfect because its in the middle of the fishermans village which is where tourists flock to for a huge night market every week, but we just strolled right out and spent as long as we wanted! The beach is just a two minute walk across one street. We didnt have the chance to take them up on any dives but if we return to Samui, we will defnintely be going back to Samui Diving Resort and taking advantage of the in house dive knowledge! Thanks so much Samui Diving Resort