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The Waterfront

3.0 of 5
71/2 Moo1, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
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Ranked #7 of 48 hotels in Bophut
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Have just stayed at the waterfront for the 4th time and there was only one thing missing and that was Sue, her presence was missed. Had an enjoyable stay and the staff were as pleasant as always. It was definitely quieter than when we have stayed before and we would probably go at an earlier time next year.Robin was as... More

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Manchester
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Enjoyable stay at the Waterfront, our room overlooked the pool and was seconds from the beach, unable to swim directly in front of hotel due to an inlet and a rocky area which means you have to go further up the beach before you can go into the sea, The staff are all lovely people, its at the quieter end... More

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hong kong
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This was our 7th time staying in the Waterfront, the 6 previous times was over 6 years ago. Back then it was a beautiful, comfortable and clean boutique with a relaxing atmosphere. Sue and Robin would bend over backwards to assist you as would their caring staff and always with smiles. So has it got any better? Definitely! We were... More

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Washington, DC
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53 hotel reviews
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95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I wanted a peaceful place to de-stress from my stressful job and a good friend suggested The Waterfront. She was 100% on the mark. Robin and Sue have taken their little piece of heaven on Bohput Beach and made it a beautiful, comfortable, simple but elegant place to shake off the world and renew. I was so happy I only... More

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Perth, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We stayed for 12 days in February and had a wonderful holiday, it was our 3rd visit and it was like returning to old friends. As usual the welcome was warm and sincere, but the whole atmosphere of the Waterfront is wonderful. The staff are so friendly and fun and oh so helpful. The village itself is such a pleasure,... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Robin & Sue, We would like to thank you very much for our wnderful two nights with you at THE WATERFRONT, Fishermans Village, BOPHUT. Firstly, the warm welcome extended to us from Sue was personal and caring, we loved it. Our Stay at your lovely Boutique Hotel gave us a much different perception of Koh Samui because we previously stayed... More

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Bophut
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

When I was coming to Koh Samui I asked a local Thai friend to recommend a hotel in Bophut. She suggested the Waterfront and I'm grateful she did. I spent 10 wonderful weeks there and cannot fault a single thing about it. My experience began after a 17-hour journey from Sydney, Australia, landing at Samui Airport at 9.00pm. What a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Spent two nights in this wonderful hotel, in a beach bungalow looking out onto pool and sea beyond. Extremely peaceful location and yet so close to the busy fisherman s village shops and restaurants. Very relaxing either sitting on comfy loungers round pool or on fab beach. Robin and sue the owners made us feel very welcome indeed and we... More

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Oslo, Norway
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The hotell is nice and clean, and the beds are exelent. No wifi in the room (nr4) But the beach are not suited for swiming, shalow water and a smelly river running out in front of the hotel. Bophut village is filled with huge mediterrainian resturants witch are overprised and has charm like and averege Mc Donnald's. There is alsow... More

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Camberley, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

My husband and I have just returned from 7 nights at the Waterfront. We have stayed in Bophut before at the Bophut Resort and Spa which is a 5* hotel. However the Waterfront wins hands down. It is a friendly, small hotel run by Robin and Sue, who have obviously travelled and stayed in many hotels and have used their... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Robin Sue(16)
  • Fishermans Village(10)
  • Very friendly(5)
  • Great Place(5)
  • Honeymoon suite(3)
  • Friday night(3)
  • Welcome drink(3)
  • Small pool(3)

Additional Information about The Waterfront

Address: 71/2 Moo1, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
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Region: Thailand > Surat Thani Province > Koh Samui > Bophut
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#6 On the Beach Hotels in Bophut
#7 Family Hotels in Bophut
#13 Romantic Hotels in Bophut
Price range (per night): S$101 - 136
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Family run, small, select and peaceful, yet only steps away from excellent restaurants, bars and boutiques.All rooms are beachfront and the view of the sea and outlying islands is spectacular. Many guests extend their stay, recommend us to others or return themselves, often to meet other guests who have now become friends. Its like coming home, they say. Lots of little touches to make you feel welcome including free pick-up and free internet. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
The Waterfront Hotel Bophut
The Waterfront Hotel
Waterfront Hotel Bophut
Waterfront Bophut
The Waterfront Koh Samui/Bophut

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