The Waterfront Hotel At Fishermans Village

“An Un-hotel Odyssey: Camaraderie, Gourmet Discoveries and the Unconventional Charm of Koh Samui”

You find yourself at this place on the word of a buddy, who's chummy with the Canadian who runs the joint. You're not exactly solo; you've got your posse of three, and together, you stumble into what can only be described as the epitome of an un-hotel. The kind of place Hemingway himself might've n… more

You find yourself at this place on the word of a buddy, who's chummy with the Canadian who runs the joint. You're not exactly solo; you've got your posse of three, and together, you stumble into what can only be described as the epitome of an un-hotel. The kind of place Hemingway himself might've nodded approvingly at. Forget the sanctity of solitude in your room, glued to the screen or harassing room service. Here, life orbits a magnificent bar, where Pu, the bartender, isn't just slinging drinks but serving up introductions, turning strangers into comrades. This isn't a hotel; it's a familial embrace in hospitality form. The climax? A beach BBQ thrown by the owners on your final evening. You're not just guests; you're momentarily part of the tapestry of this place. Dan at the front desk and Chris, the owner, become your local guides, weaving you through the fabric of Fisherman's Village, turning the experience from a simple stay into a profound immersion. The locale of this place is spot on, despite the beach being a bit of a letdown. But hey, who cares when Fisherman's Village, with its bars and eateries, is just a stone's throw away? Plus, with a scooter rental just around the corner, you're moments away from discovering Koh Samui's real treasures like Silver Beach—a gem just a short ride away. And the food? Across the street, there's a Thai spot that's bang on. If your palate leans towards Western, Fisherman's Village offers up the goods, like Red Moon, where the owner beams with pride as he showcases his culinary prowess, especially to those with a discerning taste in food. Hint: don't skip the truffle ravioli. As for the Waterfront's rooms, they're what you need and nothing you don't. A place to crash, cleanse, and cache your belongings. On an island as enchanting as Koh Samui, your time is better spent outside these four walls, living the kind of stories Anthony Bourdain would have relished.

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“Good budget bungalow accommodation in great location”

Good location, at end (or beginning) of Bophut strip. Quiet, rooms face towards beach (ours looked directly onto pool). - beach was beyond that. On-site bar with drinks available all day (though they are cheaper & better value at ‘The Hut’ over the road or even cheaper at 7-Eleven & great fresh fru… more

Good location, at end (or beginning) of Bophut strip. Quiet, rooms face towards beach (ours looked directly onto pool). - beach was beyond that. On-site bar with drinks available all day (though they are cheaper & better value at ‘The Hut’ over the road or even cheaper at 7-Eleven & great fresh fruit smoothies (50 baht) from the lady in the cart opposite the bigger 7-Eleven (with car parking at front). Air-con not working when we arrived, reported it & they sorted it straight away. On arrival the price we were quoted by booking.com only applied if you paid cash - additional charges apply for card payments; this wasn’t explained in advance. Could do with a bit of money spending on it, old patio doors/main doors, child-like hair dryer with one temperature … scalding hot. Poolside chairs are dated as are the beach loungers which take a bit of working out. Holes in the poolside umbrella’s which are a bit tatty. Family appear to live on site (which can be seen as good & bad), their things are all around - don’t think they mind your children playing with their things, but also they use the same facilities (pool,bar etc.), not sure whether the seating area to side of reception was for them or guests.

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“Go elsewhere for a better experience”

Expensive in comparison to another we had just left at the same price. No breakfast! Scruffy place needs a serious tidy up - just even redecorate. One pathetic little very cheap bedside light not enough to read a book! Very small TV Noisy bar till midnight But Nice location & friendly staff No… more

Expensive in comparison to another we had just left at the same price. No breakfast! Scruffy place needs a serious tidy up - just even redecorate. One pathetic little very cheap bedside light not enough to read a book! Very small TV Noisy bar till midnight But Nice location & friendly staff Not recommended

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