Island Resort & Spa Koh Samui Reviews & Ratings

I was a little worried when we booked this because there were no reviews from guest on the whole of the Internet, but I took the chance anyway!

All I can say is book it. If you are looking for a beautiful setting at basic prices where the staff can't do enough this is the place. The Island is set right on Chaweng beach at the north so it is quite quiet but in walking distance of everything. We went in May low season and low tide so if you wanted to swim in the sea then you have to take a stroll to the south of the beach which was not a problem.

The bungalows are of basic standard but all you do is shower and sleep so its perfect really. If you are looking for luxury I wouldn't recommend it and would suggest being a little more south of the beach.

Chaweng is excellent for all ages but I can imagine high season would be jam packed but thats my personal opinion. You have the best of both worlds with either choosing to go on the really busy road set behind all the hotels for your shopping and restaurants or the chill out restaurants on the beach which is something I have never experienced before.

This was one of the best holidays and to top it off my partner proposed which it couldn't have been a better place to happen.

All in all 100% for everything and will definitely go back.

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Comfortable rooms set within beautiful well kept gardens, rolling straight onto the beach. Great breakfast included. Clean rooms, linen seemed to be clean but was a little musty. Staff helpful and friendly.

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I stayed at this resort for 5 nights and found the buffet breakfast supplied was awful to say the least. I recommend not to have breakfast there. Apart from this the place was very good value for money.

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Had a garden bungalow - very nice and clean. Excellent breakfast buffet, very friendly and helpful staff.

We were only disappointed with Chaweng/Samui itself, because it changed too much since our last visit 11 years ago - koh phangan is definitely the better address.

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Stayed for 5 nights. This hotel is really value for money. Great location for cheap bargain hotel, and the rooms are clean enough but room service is extremely slow (however they still serve with a smile except the reception) and no pool but got the beach (a bit shallow but can walk a little further). Can rent scooters with the hotel and book tours, just across the road you have the supermarket and pharmacy with lots of restaurants nearby. And just 10 mins away from the airport. If you are looking for a clean, convenient, and cheap accommodation, this is it!

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Rooms were spacious and clean, although shower/toilet area could be bigger, The food and staff at the beach front restaurant were excellent , especially during happy hour, where we drank a FEW cocktails.

The gardens were clean and pretty, and housekeeping returned when we eventually got out of bed. One downside was the main gate security.

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Overall is fair. You get what you give! Room is clean, but the bathroom renovation is needed, especially on shower. Reception is absolutely awesome! They are kind and helpful.

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Very nice & quiet location if a little far from the best part of the beach. Rooms very nice, comfortably furnished & spacious. No problem using the mini-fridge for your own food & drinks. Breakfast buffet was fine.

Overall better value than most along this stretch of Chaweng. Our only real gripe was housekeeping keep forgetting to replenish the water & having to call reception for this. Would definitely consider staying there again.

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We stayed there for 7 nights. Reception is not helpful. We would have moved out if we did not make the advance payment. Room is just a OK. Location is good.

The bungalow room is smaller than the deluxe room. However, deluxe room bathroom very smells as the roof connects to other rooms. if someone goes to the toilet and you turn on the fan in the bathroom, you will get the unpleasant smell.

You can get a good price for the boat to full moon party or tour trips with the hotel, but the coordinating tour company is not professional and the management very unorganized.

Breakfast never gets ready at 6.30 am. as it mentions in the coupon. Staffs don't put much afford of better service.

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We've stayed at hotels & resorts around the world, from no star to six stars and The Island Resort is great value. The big news is that they've now got a swimming pool, which is clean and new. The seaview bungalows now actually have seaviews and the other garden bungalows are comfortable with good air conditioning. Some of the bathrooms could do with a refreshment but the staff are quick to respond to any problems. The breakfasts are fantastic: endless supplies of fresh fruit & selection of Asian, European and American breakfast options -all cheerfully served and generous.

On our return to Bangkok, we stayed at one of the world's 'best' hotels at huge expense. Our conclusion is that, after The Island Resort, it just didn't measure up. This was our third stay at the Island Resort and we'd definitely book there again.

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