ibis Samui Bophut is Koh Samui's budget-friendly option on the north coast, set on a private beach in the Bophut area. It is the kind of straightforward, dependable hotel that works well for families and value-minded travellers: clean, functional rooms, an on-site restaurant and poolside bar, two outdoor pools plus a children's pool, a playground and a garden. It is about a 12-minute walk to Bophut Beach, a short drive to Fisherman's Village and roughly 20 minutes from the airport, which makes it a practical base for a first visit or a family week where the budget is better spent on boat trips than on the room. Do not expect resort pampering, but do expect good facilities for the price.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the Bophut area on the north coast, which is generally calmer than Chaweng and easier for families. Bophut Beach is about a 12-minute walk and Fisherman's Village, with its shop-house restaurants and Friday walking street, is about a four-minute drive.
Samui International Airport is a drive of around 20 minutes. The hotel has free parking, and an airport shuttle is available for a fee per vehicle. Taxis, songthaews and rented scooters are the usual ways to reach Chaweng and the rest of the island, so budget for transport.
Rooms
Standard Rooms are compact, at around 21 square metres, and come with a queen bed, a double bed or twin beds, with some sea-view options; reviewers sometimes describe them as small, though practical and clean. They sleep up to three. Family Rooms are the better choice for households: connecting family rooms with two double beds cover around 42 square metres and sleep five, while another family room has a double bed and a bunk bed.
There are also suites with a double bed and a sofa bed. If you need space, book a family room or a suite rather than a standard room.
Pools, food and facilities
There are two outdoor pools with sun loungers and umbrellas, a children's pool, and an adults-only pool is mentioned by some guests. The restaurant and poolside bar offer vegetarian and vegan options, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge for adults and children, so compare the price against cafes in Bophut. Free Wi-Fi, laundry and dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace round out the facilities, and the playground keeps younger children busy.
Who it suits and good to know: families on a budget, first-time visitors who want a central north-coast base and travellers who spend most of the day out on trips. It is less suited to anyone who wants a luxury spa, a design hotel or direct access to a lively beach scene. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee when space allows. Check when you book for the current beachfront conditions and inclusions, and book ahead for December to April, the peak season.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Children's pool and playground
- ✓Family rooms for up to five
- ✓Private beach
- ✓On-site restaurant and poolside bar
- ✓Vegetarian and vegan options
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Is ibis Samui Bophut good for families?+
Yes. It has family rooms that sleep up to five, a children's pool and a playground, and the north coast is calmer than Chaweng.
How far is it from Fisherman's Village?+
About a four-minute drive, and about a 12-minute walk to Bophut Beach.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a fee, so check whether your rate includes it.
