Bophut Beach (one of the spellings: “Bo Phut”) is located in the north of Koh Samui between the famous Bang Rak and Maenam beaches. Translated from Thai "bo phut" (bo phut) means: "cadaveric lily." This is the name of one of the largest flowers in the world - rafflesia. This huge, pungent smelling flower once grew in these places, but with the advent of tourism the island disappeared.
The beach, named after this strange plant, combines the activity of the partying Chaweng and Lamai and the tranquility of the quiet Bang Rak and Chongmon. Here you can relax as lovers of romantic solitude in the shade of palm trees, so lovers of bright and noisy leisure time in luxury and club restaurants. Both are abundantly represented in this part of the island. To accommodate tourists on the beach, there are many hotels of various levels: from inexpensive guesthouses for backpackers to luxury five-star hotels that can satisfy the most demanding tourists. One of the most popular options is the Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * hotel.
Getting to know the resort
When choosing a hotel here, you should remember that Bophut Beach is part of the administrative district of the same name, including a number of other beaches. Often in booking sites you can find confusion in their description.
Bophut beach itself has a length of about 3 km, the closest major supermarkets are Macro, BigC and TescoLotus. Whichever of the hotels here was chosen, as the reviews assure - Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * or any other, in each of them the guests will find the opportunity to eat and relax.
There are few entertainments nearby (i.e., within walking distance), but those who wish can easily get to Chaweng by tuk-tuk or moped. The resort is recommended mainly for lovers of a relaxing holiday. More active will have to make forays to Chaweng and other “party” places on the island.
The advantages of the beach include:
- the presence of a wide selection of hotels;
- the opportunity to live in the atmosphere of an authentic fishing village;
- few people;
- proximity to the airport;
- Great location in relation to Chaweng Beach.
The disadvantages are that here:
- there is a lack of entertainment;
- the surface of the territory is covered with rather coarse sand;
- there is considerable depth near the shore, so the rest here is not suitable for families with small children.
What is the hotel Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Bophut)?
The institution is positioned as an economy class hotel for leisure and business trips. From the windows of the bright and stylish Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Bophut) a beautiful sea view opens. Modern rooms with a balcony-terrace, guests have the opportunity to use free Wi-Fi, water, coffee and tea are offered. The convenience of vacationers is provided by the availability of round-the-clock service, as well as the opportunity to receive food and drinks at any time of the day.
Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Bophut) is located near the fishing village (on foot can be reached in 15 minutes) and from Chaweng beach (for 15 minutes can be reached by transport). Guests enjoy relaxing here by the pool or in the bar, kayaking in the bay. Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Bophut) is the only international hotel of this level in Bophut.
Location
Ibis Samui Bophut Hotel 3 * is located, according to reviews, in a great place where vacationers can swim, sunbathe, engage in water sports and enjoy delicious dishes. The institution is 6 km from Samui Airport, Chaweng Beach is 7 km from the hotel, and the coast of Bophut Beach is 100 meters from it. At a distance of 500 m from the hotel is the city center, the pier is a 5-minute walk.
How do vacationers characterize this place?
Tourists who have left reviews about Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Samui) in the networks, call the area in which the institution is located quite fussy, lively, perfect for vacationers of various categories, with excellent conditions and for those who are looking for peace and quiet, and for those who like fun. The area is densely built up, tourists share their opinions, the buildings are located along a road stretching from the roundabout. The beach in different places has a different width: on the road it is very narrow, then it expands to a decent size. Near the coast there are resorts and expensive villas, affordable housing for budget tourists can not be found here.
But it is abundantly present in the depths of the island. True, prices, even in budget options, are higher than in institutions of areas not so demanded by tourists. Among them, the three-star Ibis is widely known among the guests of the resort.
According to the authors of the reviews, many of our compatriots every Thursday go out to eat and relax in the nearby fishing village of Fisherman Village.
Near the hotel, vacationers share, there are many cafes, 7/11 shops, bars, pharmacies, exchangers. This is very convenient for those who are not inclined to walk - no need to go far.
Description
The comfortable, attractive buildings of the modern hotel are located on the idyllic coast of the famous beach, surrounded by lush tropical greenery.
The institution belongs to the well-known hotel chain Ibis. Opening date: 2009th. The last renovation was done in 2011. To accommodate guests, 260 cozy rooms are located in a three-story main building.
In the morning, guests are offered breakfast (buffet). If you wish, you can have a meal in the restaurant during the day, and enjoy a drink in the cozy lounge bar. According to reviews, hotel guests enjoy swimming in the local outdoor pool. Sports enthusiasts are offered bike rental. Those who wish to always be up to date can use the Internet (for free). Business people at the hotel actively resort to the services of a business center, and also use conference rooms for events. An airport shuttle service is available. The hotel has a currency exchange service. The hotel staff provides assistance with booking excursions, as well as booking tickets. The staff is always ready to provide guests with the necessary information.
The hotel rooms, decorated by modern designers, have all the conditions for a decent vacation. Within a radius of 30 km, tourists can take the opportunity to spend fun time in amusement parks, at a sports hippodrome, in a botanical garden, by a waterfall, in a zoological park with a snake farm, as well as visit other attractions.
Rating
According to a study of independent reviews, Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * has a rating of 9 points. Tourists rated:
- Hotel territory - 10 points;
- building - 10 points;
- accommodation in rooms - 4 points;
- service - 6 points;
- conditions for staying with children - 8 points;
- nutrition - at 8 points;
- staff work - 6 points.
The institution is called in Bophut:
- a hotel with the best ratio of quality and price No. 10;
- family hotel No. 34;
- a hotel on the beach number 40;
- romantic hotel number 55.
Orientation
This hotel is designed for recreation: adults, people with disabilities, tourists with a house. animals. In addition, tour operators recommend it as an option for budget youth and family vacations. National composition of vacationers: mixed. Style: plain. Created conditions for the types of recreation:
In the territory
Infrastructure Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Thailand, Bophut, Samui) is represented by:
- elevator;
- business center;
- 1 restaurant;
- 1 bar;
- 2 conference rooms (up to 90 people);
- 3 outdoor pools;
- Laundry
- Internet cafe (free);
- wireless internet in the lobby (free);
- the beach (public, sandy, located on the first line);
- 1 outdoor children's pool, playground;
- a sauna;
- fitness center.
Number of rooms
For accommodation of guests in hotel Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Thailand, Bophut) 260 rooms are offered:
- Standard rooms. Area: 21 square meters m, with garden view, max. accommodates: 3 people
- Family rooms. Area: 42 sq. M. m, with garden view, max. accommodates: 2 + 2 people
- Family bunkbed. Area: 30 square meters m max accommodates: 2 + 2 people
Non-smoking rooms are available.
In the rooms
Each guest room is equipped with:
- TV
- central air conditioning;
- safe (free);
- shower;
- a hairdryer;
- telephone
- a balcony;
- Internet connection (free, Wi-Fi);
- a set for coffee and tea;
- mini-bar;
- a bathroom.
Cost of living: from 616 to 2,517 rubles. (average standard rate per day).
More details
Room rates:
- standard double: 1 199 rub. per day;
- standard double with sea view: 1 674 rub. per day;
- family adjacent: 1 856 rub. per day;
- standard double room with sea view: 1 871 rub. per day;
- family adjacent with a balcony and air conditioning: 2 063 rub. per day;
- family-run with air conditioning, balcony: from 2 115 to 2 350 rub. per day;
- standard family room with connecting rooms (for 3 adults): from 2 633 to 2 926 rub. per day.
How do vacationers describe the rooms?
Rooms tourists call clean and tidy, but very small. Often, vacationers have a problem with the placement of things - it is not always possible to put everything in the closet in the room, so many guests still have some of the luggage brought in in their suitcases. Towels are changed regularly; cleaning is done every day. There is a small balcony with a table and an armchair.
According to reviews, the walls in the rooms are quite thin, you can often hear everything that happens with the neighbors. The rooms, according to residents, are equipped with everything that is necessary for a comfortable stay.
Vacationers are advised when choosing a room to prefer rooms overlooking the pool and the sea. It should be borne in mind that the cost of such rooms is more expensive. Some reviewers recommend choosing a 2-room suite, it is slightly more expensive than a one-room suite, but it is equipped with two bathrooms with a shower, a sofa and two wardrobes. Those who wish to relax in comfort, tourists recommend giving preference to rooms above the base category.
Nutrition
Meals for hotel guests are provided:
- in a snack restaurant with international and local cuisine;
- in the round-the-clock bar.
Intended type of food: orders on the menu. It's all about TASTE Restaurant offers themed cuisine. The institution presents new views on how to make tapas. Vacationers are invited to try new tastes, create their own dish of twenty local delicacies and enjoy their own invented culinary masterpiece. The 24-hour bar offers a wide range of beers and various snacks, which guests can freely carry with them to their rooms.
How do guests respond about food?
Breakfast, shared by hotel guests, is good, but pretty monotonous. Mostly guests are offered scrambled eggs and sausages (soy). In addition, fruit, pastries, and delicious yogurts are served. If any of the dishes ends, the supplement is brought in very quickly. So everything is always enough.
Hotel amenities and services: free
Quality rest of the guests at the hotel is ensured by the availability of free service and amenities:
- round-the-clock service;
- umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach and pool;
- non-smoking rooms;
- rooms and equipment for people with physical disadvantages.
Paid service
For a fee, guests can use:
- parking lot;
- safe at the administrator;
- luggage storage room;
- room service;
- currency exchange office;
- dry cleaning;
- internet access.
Conditions for staying with children
Facilities for families with children are provided by the presence of:
- children's pool;
- playground;
- children's menu in the restaurant;
- highchairs in a restaurant;
- crib;
- babysitting services (paid, on request).
For entertainment and sports
Those wishing to have fun or actively spend leisure time are invited to use the outdoor pools (umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses are provided). Fans of a healthy lifestyle can go in for water sports:
- windsurfing;
- water skiing;
- rafting;
- underwater fishing;
- fishing.
In addition, the hotel has created conditions for lovers:
- badminton;
- bowling;
- billiards;
- darts;
- video games
- volleyball;
- Golf
- table tennis.
Bicycle rental and tennis courts are available.
What do guests say about vacation?
The hotel guests call the territory of the hotel beautiful, well-groomed, note that flowers grow everywhere. Sun loungers by the pool are not always enough, as some guests occupy them with their towels and may not appear half a day. The staff is trying to fight them, but to no avail. The pool bar, according to vacationers, is quite expensive, some recommend going to a restaurant of this type on the beach.
It's important to know
Check-in: from 14:00, departures: until 12:00. Allowed children of all ages. For a child under 4 years old a cot is provided free of charge. Accommodation of a young person from 5 to 18 years old on extra. beds as well as an adult is provided for extra. fee. Max. number of cots in a room - 1. Max. number of extra places in the room - 1. Allowed guests with pets (free). Wi-Fi in rooms is free of charge. For the use of private parking (free) at the place of reservation is not required. You must present a credit card upon registration. At check-in, guests must pay a security deposit (the amount is specified upon booking).
Sea and beach
Ibis Samui Bophut 3 * (Samui) offers guests a pleasant time on the beach, located 100 meters from the establishment:
- sand;
- public;
- with convenient access to the sea.
Provided services (paid):
- sunbeds;
- umbrellas;
- mattresses.
Ibis Samui Bophut 3 *: 2017 beach reviews
Hotel guests call the beach very pleasant, the surface is covered with fine, clean sand. Shadows here, holidaymakers say, are not enough. The sand strip is not too wide, but accommodates everyone to sit on it. Usually there are few vacationers on the beach, mainly tourists prefer to relax in the sun loungers at the hotels. There are practically no territories near the hotels located on the beach. Despite the fact that the road runs close, it is always calm and quiet.
Vacationers call the sea calm, not particularly transparent. Near the shore, the bottom is rather shallow, 1.0-1.5 m from the shore, but if you go 1 meter deeper, silt begins there, and the bottom becomes slippery. Depth builds up pretty quickly. Boats and boats are parked in many places. There are many cafes, shops and restaurants on site.
Finally
Guests are happy to recall the time spent at the hotel. The institution is called at least small, but perfectly clean. The staff is very helpful and friendly. No one here has misunderstandings or conflicts. As pluses, vacationers call the location of the hotel, clean territory, good breakfasts, comfortable rooms. The minus is considered to be not very convenient entrance to the sea and insufficiently thought out organization of placing things in the rooms. The place is recommended as a great option for relaxation.