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The Waterfront Bophut: Traveler Reviews

The Waterfront Bophut
Average price*: $80 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 227 reviews 227 Reviews
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3.0 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 258 hotels in Koh Samui
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Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Family run, small, select and peaceful, yet only steps away from excellent restaurants, bars and boutiques.All rooms are beachfront and the view of... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
71/2 Moo1 Bophut
Suratthani
Koh Samui 84320
Thailand

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of The Waterfront Bophut

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“Great Hotel!”

The Waterfront Bophut

5 of 5 stars
Vancouver, Canada
Aug 18, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights on our honeymoon while in transit to Koh Phangan. Although we were only here for a short time, I wished that we had decided to book here again on our way back from Koh Phangan.

The staff were delightful and professional and the pickup from the airport and tour of the village the owners' son gave us was very helpful.

If you are looking for super soft white sands and a swimming beach that stretches for miles, or swimming laps in a pool, you will have to go elsewhere. Frankly, I prefer this beach to being bombarded by hawkers every 10 minutes on Chaweng beach or elsewhere, no matter if the sand is softer ....

But if you are looking for an extremely positive experience all around and relaxing atmosphere for lounging around, drinking beer on your deck, reading a book, walking around very cute Bophut village at night, etc. this is the place for you. I've stayed in 3 hotels in Samui and this is the best out of the 3 so far and will stay here again when traveling to Samui.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — staff
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
lesia3's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 11, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“good little place”

The Waterfront Bophut

4 of 5 stars
Bedford, United Kingdom
Aug 18, 2008
1/4 found this review helpful

Echo everything all other reviews have said. Great location for the village, clean and tidy accommodation, good price, good breakfast. Sue really wants everyone to have a wonderful time and takes great pride in her hotel. Good place to stay for a few days in samui.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — beach
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cuttsy's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 28, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Lovely Hosts”

The Waterfront Bophut

Aug 16, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

This a wonderful "old-world" hotel. We loved being greeted by Robin with a Gin and Tonic after a harrowing ferry from Koh Phangan. The rooms were very nice and comfortable. We stayed in the family apartment and then moved to the family bungalow. We liked both but surprisingly we liked the apartment better because the kids had their own bathrooms. The hotel really was great - we didn't love Koh Samui though. We enjoyed the island much more after Robin helped us rent a car.

The kids (14, 13, 9) could go for breakfast on their own and hang out at the hotel and watch a movie when we went out for dinner in the area. The area was pleasant for a few nights of walking around but a vehicle was very handy to get around the island to see the sights.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Canadian_in_India's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
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“the best hotel in bophut”

The Waterfront Bophut

5 of 5 stars
the Netherlands
Aug 12, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

If you will visit Bohput on Koh Samui, the best hotel you can stay is the Waterfront Bophut hotel.
It's has the most lovely view and place of Bophut.
The hotel is not so very big, but therefore it is very cosy and very personal.
From the first day we arrived at the hotel, Sue, the owner of the hotel, and her staff have given us a warm welcome with some cold drinks and cold towels.
We had the family room which is very comfortable, very clean and every day clean towels for the shower and also for going to the beach.

The staff and Sue made a very nice surprise on the bed of our son, when he had his birthday. These are the little things that's make you feel very special. Nothing was too much.

The breakfast of the hotel is very complete, tastfull and a rich choice of options. We had breakfast on the beach terrace every day and this is very good start of the day.

The swimming pool is not very big, that could be a larger,,,, But for children ok to play in.

The bar was cosy, also in the evening/early night with a friendly bar tender who also kept a eye for your safety whilst you are asleep.

The staff is nice and always friendly and smiling and always willing to help you.

We definitely recommend this hotel if you have plans to visit Bophut's Fishermens Village on Koh Samui.

Raymond and Denise

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the personal touch of every staff of the hotel
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cherio65's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 12, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Simply Charming”

The Waterfront Bophut

Aug 8, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Waterfront for 11 nights in July and what a charming place it was! A darling little place of only 15 rooms (I believe) run by Sue who looked after us as if we were her only guests. The customer service was so that upon being shown our bungalow we noted a tree was slightly obscuring our view - the tree was promptly moved for us! For anyone considering going to the waterfront, do not expect a 5 star hotel experience because it is not. If it were it would not posses a fraction of the charm and character it does.

The pool is small but perfectly adequate, there is no inclination to swim 20meter lengths in this most relaxing place but if you did want to the ocean is only twenty or so steps away. The menu is extensive and Chef does the best breakfast pancakes! Bophut village is lovely, relaxed but with restaurants aplenty. We ate out every night, did not have a bad meal and never ate in the same place twice. A charming, relaxing place with an ideal location perfect for exploring the rest of Island and fully deserved of it ‘Asia’s Hidden Gem’ award. Thank you to all at The Waterfront.

Scott and Sarah X

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
SarahCawthorne's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: August 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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71/2 Moo1 Bophut | Suratthani, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand