71/2 Moo1, Bophut, Thailand | (618) 248-8274
Right on the beach at the quietest end of Bophut
Lovely small pool with comfortable loungers and sparkling clean water
Well-lit rooms with white floors and large windows
All rooms overlook the beach
Daily continental breakfast included in room price
Free roundtrip airport transportation
Freebies include bikes, Wi-Fi, DVDs, and expert local advice from owners
Good value for a high rent neighborhood
Rooms are on the small side (with the exception of Family Bungalows)
Restaurant doesn't serve dinner
Extra charge for hot breakfast items
The Waterfront is a small and quiet mid-range resort set at the end of one of Samui's nicer beaches, Bophut, right next to Fisherman's Village, Samui's top spot for chic beachside restaurants and quaint bars. The airport is only a 10-minute drive away, and the resort provides free roundtrip airport transportation. There are 18 units here that face the beach, either Bungalows or rooms, which have plenty of light and come equipped with flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. A small, but lovely, pool faces the beach and an on-site restaurant is open all day -- though it closes for dinner. While the rooms aren't big, the prices are reasonable (and include continental breakfast) compared to what Bophut hotels normally ask. The Waterfront is definitely doing something right, as much of their clientele are repeat guests.
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Scene
Popular pool hangout on the beachfront
This is a quiet resort at the less populated end of Bophut Beach. The tiny restaurant looks out to sea and the pool is just seconds from the sand. A small lobby is set with brown and white wicker chairs and overlooks a flower garden. Rattan-style ceilings look authentically Thai. A huge bookshelf is stocked with English books for guests to borrow and decorated with painted urns and paper birds.While the resort is small, it is a pretty happening place, mainly due to the fact that the management are ultra-friendly and informative, and that lots of guests come back here year after year, making it a personable and chatty place where one makes friends fast. The rectangular-shaped pool is the major hangout, with most guests preferring to relax here during the day. While there is plenty of drinking and small talk at the poolside bar before sunset, nights here are dead quiet, as the restaurant stops serving after six, and since Fisherman's Village is just a short stroll down the road. Many guests head there to eat and drink. Those looking for a late night party will be far better off going to Chaweng, Samui's party town, but those who want a relaxing beach holiday with no worries will be hard pressed to leave here.
Location
On the quiet end of Bophut Beach, but right near Fisherman's Village and all its restaurants and bars.
The Waterfront is set at the end of Bophut Beach, located on Samui's north shore and a 10-minute drive from the airport. The resort sits at the quiet end of the beach, and looks out at Koh Phangan Island; one of the best views along this beach. There are hundreds of restaurants and bars to choose from here, as the trendy Fisherman's Village is just a several minute walk down the road, but the noise doesn't filter down to this wonderfully situated resort. The Waterfront is a perfect combination of quiet beach chill-out combined with convenience. Party mania Chaweng Beach is a 15-minute drive from here.
Rooms
Cozy, bright, and clean rooms right on the beach.
There are several types of rooms and Bungalows here, all of which are just a few feet from the beach and look out to the sea. The main distinguishing factor between Bungalows and rooms is that the latter are slightly larger and have king-size beds, while the former are smaller and have queen beds. Rooms are decorated with white tile floors, white walls, and wicker ceiling fans. Large mirrored closets provide abundant space for hanging clothes. Flat-screen TVs with cable, DVD players, minibars, safes, bathrobes, electric kettles, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi are standard. Bathrooms aren't anything special, with just showers and no extra toiletries other than soap, shampoo, and cotton buds, but they are clean.
Features
Lovely small pool, plus a quiet beach area with fantastic sea and island views
This is a small resort, so it doesn't have features like a fitness center or spa. It does have a small and inviting clean pool right next to the beach, which is extremely quiet and spacious, with plenty of sun loungers for each guest, something that very few resorts in Samui can claim. The resort has a small restaurant and bar sitting next to the pool, with a few tables in the lobby/reception area as well. A free continental breakfast is served, but there's an extra charge for hot items. Lunch and snacks are served until six. Guests have access to a collection of DVDs, books, and board games in the lobby. Management are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area, they provide folders in each room that list dozens of restaurants and bars along the beach. Wi-Fi is included in the room rate.
