Hotels near Buffalo Fighting, Koh Samui

"Not a bad hotel, but it's definitely geared more towards fishing. The rooms were cleaned every day, and the pool was really great – super clean. There were lovely cats around, two or three families worth, with lots of kittens, which created a nice, pleasant atmosphere. There are plenty of cheap Thai restaurants nearby, but getting anywhere else (like Chaweng or Lamai) takes at least 20+ minutes by moped. The breakfasts were laughable; if anyone actually paid for them, I'd feel sorry for them. They're quite expensive for what you get. The quality isn't bad, but for this kind of hotel, it's genuinely ridiculous. Each guest gets to choose one dish from a menu. We stayed for a week, and by the fourth day, we were already getting tired of it. But then again, it depends on what you're looking for. Overall, I'd recommend it."

"We went to this hotel after reading many good reviews, but our opinion turned out to be quite different. The hotel is very old. The bungalow rooms are cozy, and the bathroom has been renovated. There are many windows, but the blinds are incredibly inconvenient to open. Since the bungalows are by paths where people walk by, and everything is visible with the lights on, closing them in the evening and opening them in the morning was a real struggle! They barely moved! Eventually, we just stopped opening them altogether, despite the lush greenery and beautiful views. Due to the abundant greenery (not landscaped, just trees and bushes), it's very humid, and the area doesn't get much breeze. This makes sunbathing difficult by the pools that are above sea level. Moreover, these pools only have about 6 sun loungers, not all with umbrellas, and the wooden deck has gaps where anything that falls through is lost forever! All the sun loungers everywhere are old, with saggy mesh. The sea is shallow at both high and low tide, making it hard to swim, and even harder to get into the water. Waist-deep is the maximum, or you have to walk a very, very long way. There are a lot of small stones, leaves, and grass at the bottom. We brought coral shoes, but had no desire to swim. Due to the rocky sandbar, the water doesn't fully refresh during low tide, leading to stagnant water with grass on the bottom. Breakfast is ordinary; it seems like everything you need for breakfast is there! There are no shops or cafes nearby. The closest 7/11 is over a kilometer walk, but that's not a cafe. Personally, we won't be returning here, and we don't understand the people who write glowing reviews! Maybe they just like the name? Yes, it's an expensive hotel chain, and the price for this hotel was very low – we now understand why!!! Overall, we stayed 2 nights and then moved to Chaweng Noi. Everything is great here now!"

"Good value for money, located in Lamai at a few minutes walk from the beach. Nice and clean, with bars and restaurants just nearby. Fantastic swimming pool which you can use even after they close the bar, and it seemed to me you could also use it late at night, at least there were no signs forbidding you to use it nor physical barriers. You have to pay a 1000 bahts deposit that you'll get back at check out of you haven't broken or disappeared anything. Recommended!"

"Very nice place I was surprised by atmosphere, location, house was great too and super hospitality"

"Great hotel, around a 5 minute walk from the centre and the beach. We travelled as a couple and found the hotel one of our favourites after 1 month in Thailand. Would highly recommend great value for money"

"This hotel/resort was truly amazing. The view is unbeatable and the pool is amazing. You also get beach access (2min walk) and is a quite beach. You are around 15-18 minutes away from chewang area which makes it a perfect balance if you are looking for peace but also don’t want to be super far from the main things in the island. The room itself was amazing. We had an awesome sea view and the bed was nice. For the price, it was a reasonable room size and great amenities. The breakfast is the one thing I would say it’s less enjoyable. It was normal, nothing wow. The staff were nice and always willing to help with a big smile."

"We stayed at the hotel for a week, booking a room on the second floor with a sea view. However, due to the bar's roof, the sea wasn't visible; we had a pool view instead. The hotel itself is small and compact, located not far from the Grandpa and Grandma rocks, with a small street nearby offering souvenirs and cafes. The room wasn't very large, but the shower room with the toilet was spacious. There was a noticeable damp smell, though. Our room was equipped with a bed, air conditioning, a few tables, a chair, a large mirror (a rarity for Thailand!), a lighted cosmetic mirror, a wardrobe, a luggage rack, a fridge, a kettle, a tea set, and sachets of coffee, tea, and sugar. A welcome fruit plate was also provided. Beach towels were available, along with a large rubber beach bag, which was very convenient. Slippers and a full set of toiletries were included: cotton pads, cotton buds, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, and hair conditioner. We dried our clothes either on the balcony or in the shower, and everything seemed to dry fine. There's a TV, and we found Russian videos on YouTube, so we weren't bored if we stayed in the room in the evenings. We were quite surprised by the lack of an iron, but it seems that ironing isn't common there, so not all hotels provide them. 7/11 stores are within walking distance, and prices are reasonable, though beer is cheaper by the pack at the Macro hypermarket. We had breakfast included, but didn't go every day. Breakfasts were decent; not super varied, but we never left hungry – everything tasted good. They served a fruit plate, a plate with cheese/butter/ham, and you could order either an omelet or scrambled eggs, with optional bacon and cheese. The coffee from the machine was quite strong, even with milk. There was always a crispy baguette, toast bread with a toaster, and a variety of fruits like rambutan, bananas, passion fruit, and watermelon (which varied daily). Yogurts, muesli, pastries, cookies, cucumbers, tomatoes, and leafy salad were also available. Getting to Lamai night market on foot takes almost an hour, by taxi it's about 200 baht, and walking directly along the beach takes about 25 minutes. There's a small food market towards the Red Temple, which also has live music and a small trampoline for kids. Prices there are dirt cheap. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The beach near the hotel has some rocks, but if you walk a bit to the left, there are fewer rocks and lots of fish. Crabs hang out among the rocks in the mornings. The hotel offers free paddleboards (SUPs) – we took them a couple of times – and also masks and snorkels. We only noticed the latter later, so we had already bought our own. There are dogs living at the hotel, but they are absolutely friendly, usually just chilling among the guests, and only bark at fishermen. No need to be afraid! We arrived before check-in time and had to wait a bit, but we were checked in on schedule. Overall, the hotel is quite good, but a bit far from the nightlife. If you're mobile, getting around the island won't be an issue. There were no Russians at first, then a couple and a man arrived. Primarily, Germans stay there. I give the hotel a solid four out of five stars and wish them prosperity! Thanks for the hospitality!"

"During the Chinese New Year, hotel prices were outrageous. I unexpectedly booked this hotel, which had very few Chinese guests, and the price was very reasonable. To my surprise, the rooms were quite good, spacious, and both rooms had small balconies. The hotel environment was also nice, with two swimming pools, one by the sea and one outside the villas. The rooms were generally clean, but the air conditioning hadn't been cleaned in a long time; you could see a layer of dust in the vents. The hotel breakfast was a bit disappointing, with not much choice or variety, and no kids' meals, which wasn't very friendly for picky eaters. The hotel is within walking distance of a local restaurant with good reviews (recommended on Xiaohongshu for beautiful sunset views). Although most staff didn't speak Chinese, they were very enthusiastic. Except for one male front desk staff member wearing glasses. When checking in, I mentioned my early flight and was advised to pre-order a breakfast box the day before. However, this staff member kept trying to get me to book a car (a private van costs 700, the hotel charges 1000). I said three times that I wanted to order breakfast, but he acted as if he didn't hear me. It wasn't until I said I wasn't booking a car and just wanted breakfast that he told me to go eat at the restaurant myself! He had a disdainful attitude throughout. I've been to so many countries and so many hotels, and this is the first time I've encountered such terrible service."

"I really liked this hotel. The location itself is great, and I truly felt relaxed during my stay. The breakfast was simple but tasty. It's very quiet here, and you can't hear any noise from neighboring establishments. I checked in in the evening and didn't immediately notice that the toilet cistern wasn't working quite right. However, I reported it the next morning, and they immediately moved me to another room, which was perfect. I really enjoyed the pools; everything was nice and clean. My room was also cleaned regularly. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at the hotel!"

"Incredibly beautiful resort. The staff were very accommodating. The room and private pool were absolutely amazing. Always very clean. Everything was meticulously maintained. I could stay there forever. I can only recommend it to everyone."