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3 out of 5
Crystal Bay Yacht Club
209/1 Moo 4, Maret, Lamai, Koh Samui, Surat Thani

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 192 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Ants in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I arrived at this resort at 7:30am.. Jetlagged and tired from travel. The girl at the front desk was so nice.. She had the maid clean our room first and we checked in hours early. Yes, the resort has a bit of a 70-80's vibe, but it's grounds are kept perfectly clean and you're staying in the middle of a tropical jungle just steps from the beach! How can you beat that?? Some people that review this place and nitpick the small details will never be happy, because they can't afford the type of luxury they expect from a mid-range resort. The on-site restaurant had delicious food and was great value. The fire-dancers the one night put on an amazing show. This was the best resort by far on our Thai vacation. We hope to be back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big, clean and great water pressure and ample hot water. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained. Only negative comment is the power points are old and it can be difficult to charge phones etc. Wifi is strong. I would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ocean life
Very nice location and vibe, by the beautiful Crystal Bay beach. There is a good restaurant on the beach, as well as massage chairs, beach chairs and a few kayaks. The staff are great; the rooms are super basic, there is really just the minimum (eg no closet).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unsafe, needs refurbishing
Room was in very poor condition, especially the bathroom. I got an electric shock from the lamp and staff didn't seem bothered. The lock on the door was very flimsy (and there was no door chain for added security) so didn't feel great as a solo female traveler. Breakfast quality was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The beach and views from the property are beautiful. The rooms were mediocre. The bathroom door didn’t close (it was too big for the door frame) and the bed was as hard as the floor. The bed frame was squeaky and woke both of us every time there was any movement. Most disappointing was the staff at the front desk. They’re rude and dismissive. We travel extensively and have never encountered hotel staff who show such little care for their jobs in hospitality. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradise like environment. Cant ask for anything better for a beach vacation.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach Bummed
We checked into this property, and everything seemed great upon arrival. However, the air conditioning, even when turned up all the way, would not make the room cool. We did complain to the front desk, but when we returned to the room later, the same problem was still there. We also had an issue with the shower, not draining properly and creating a pool in the bathroom, lastly, the “free breakfast” did not even include fresh orange juice. We had to pay for the drinks, and the breakfast was a very limited menu, and you could only have one choice. This was very disappointing. Compared to other properties I have stayed at in Thailand. The beach was absolutely beautiful however, but I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to enjoy the beach. Don't necessarily need sea view the villas are all next to each other. Villa is also maybe a bit optimistic, it's an independent room and quite spacey but don't expect several rooms. Internet is absolutely fantastic which can be great for remote working (500mbps down and 220mbps down on 5ghz network, about half on 2.4ghz). The staff is great and they clean the room everyday. Lots of mosquitoes of course but if you're careful you don't get too bothered indoors. 7-11 nearby and some restaurant options. The one in the hotel is also fine even if a bit pricey. The beach is great and even decent snorkeling. Overall a great experience, can easily stay the whole week there or more.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here. Beautiful bay and beach. Breathtaking vista! Quiet. Not bad wifi. Food is wonderful. Staff lovely. There are shops close by 7’11 to get provisions and if you want to eat outside of the resort there are some great local restaurants where food is cheaper.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Great stay. Bungalow was spacious and very comfortable. Just a few feet from the pool and ocean. My favorite hotel when I stay in Koh Samui.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s my favorite place to stay when I come to Koh Samui.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had the beachfront bungalow and it was amazing. The view was spectacular! The beach is lovely. The restaurant, while pretty expensive, compared to prices on the island, was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful beach on your doorstep, great food at the restaurant who cater for allergies. Nice rooms, get the breakfast included as its very good.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel The rooms at the hillside sea view are located up on the hillside. We’ve asked to change the location - good service The location is good and the beach amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the money
This hotel is 100% overpriced. The rooms need updating and the mattresses are terrible (extremely soft). The private beach area was however lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location one of the best beach’s on Koh Samui
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Anousith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

petya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort for snorkeling.
Nice place. Excellent breakfast. Good snorkeling right off the beach. Quiet resort. Easy cab to lamai. Massage prices at the resort were the same as in town. Had the steak... best have had in Thailand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was nice and beachfront room was great, but the hotel amenities overall were disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location but dated
Great Location, with what is almost a private beach. Restaurant is well located close to the beach. Resort is aging, comprising older style bungalows, spacious but dated and lacking in furniture. nowhere to sit and relax... Bathrooms have been upgraded but water lacked pressure. Restaurant prices are high!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Beautiful resort on a fabulously clean water beach with white soft sand. Really cannot fault this resort, the breakfast was a smorgasborg of different dishes that you could keep going back for more. The grounds and gardens lush. The rooms were modern, spacious and clean. My room was close to the beach on the main walkway to the beach and restaurant and if a I did grumble it was that most people who walked past looked in and so my privacy was limited. The menu was excellent but note the tax and VAT are not added into the listed price. My stay was fabulous, quiet and relaxing just wish the staff at the restaurant would smile.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like paradise!
Booked 5 night front beach bungalow, it was like paradise! The restaurant/bar staff was very friendly, the food was very tasty. Highly recommend, will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, beautiful beach with a few restaurant
Great week of relaxing in crystal cove , with a bit of site seeing ( waterfalls ,fisherman’s village Friday night ,) and nights out in chawang beach . Koh Samui love you longtime
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Matvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

P, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautifully located, this is the best beach on Samui. Great snorkelling and kayaking from here too. The hotel staff were good, food was okay and the room was all that I wanted (a hut on the beach with aircon). While there are things that could be improved I had zero complaints. You really can’t go wrong with the Crystal Bay Yacht Club - although I would pay the extra for a seaview room, it’s worth it. Enjoy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Debbie, Andover Hampshire

Nice resort on the beach, facilities a bit tired
Nice villa with a partial sea view, room, was a bit dated but clean with tv and tea making facilities. Unfortunately the beach was swept of leaves everyday but rubbish was left, the seating areas around the pool areas were not very clean and were shabby. We were told that the taxi to the airport was 500 baht but actually should of only been 250 baht on a metred taxi.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Caro, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is a little tired but so relaxing
This is an awesome place to come chill out on the beach for a few days- I won’t call it 5 star luxury but it’s clean and comfortable. We wanted to relax and be away from the hustle and bustle so this was a great place. The resort is a little tired itself, but it’s very quaint. If you don’t mind the quirks it is a great place to kick back and relax. The resort restaurant is very expensive, but it is good food. If you leave the resort and walk left there is a small Thai restaurant that also has good food for about half the price. We had a Thai oil massage on the beach for 400 baht which was worth every penny. The bay here is beautiful, we swam around all day long. When the tide is in it is sand as far as you can touch and beautiful crystal clear water. Further out there are some rocks with fish and sea urchins if you look for them. We paid extra for a beach front cottage which was delightful. The room was clean, and the beds are soft. The wifi was good throughout the resort. There was a gap under our door as shown in someone else’s review but we just put a towel by the door and plugged it- not a big deal. Otherwise very simple decor but clean rooms. Would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Jordi on Nov 20, 2017
Thank you very much, we will adress the problems and get it fixed

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Thank you !

6/10 Okay

Chenelle

Not luxurious
Bad service . Dirty beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
We are not a luxurious resort but we try to be a nice and great family 3 star resort on a beautyful location. we clean the beach every day. but unfortunatly wind blows trash to the beach

8/10 Good

andrew, cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel on a beautiful beach
very good staff, best location, very quiet, basic room but good size, any issues sorted immediately by staff, would recommend staying here.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

jaco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crystal Bay magic.
I booked in a bit early but they were very welcoming and sorted me out in my room in no time. The room was nice and spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The balcony was overlooking the entire Chrystal Bay and ocean, just splendid! It was very tranquil and relaxing. There are really good restaurants in the area and the beach is really good for snorkeling. Over all o had a splendid time and will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Hyim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful island retreat
This is a lovely resort nestled between a lush jungle and a beautiful beach Koh Samui. The facilities are beautiful and well kept and the food was delicious. This is the perfect resort for couples and families looking for an island getaway. The resort is a 15 to 20 minute drive to the more popular parts of the island, and the restaurant and bar close at 11 so those seeking a more serious night life, or more access to tours and water sports etc. might be better off finding a spot closer to that kind of action.

10/10 Excellent

Sab and Lux, Montréal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect !
Great breakfast, best thai food, variety, nice beach / pool, room very nice, clean, private. Perfect hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Peaceful vacation
Nice and quiet environment, ideal for a peaceful vacation. The beach, hotel property and rooms was cleaned daily. The restaurant dinners was good quality, but the breakfast was very basic. Although the property requires some upgrades it provides a good value for money accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

V G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
beach haven
Nice hotel but bathroom needs updating and to many insects getting in to my room

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crystal Bay
We have visited Crystal Bay before but this time stayed for 2 nights in a beachfront bungalow which was very spacious, clean and comfortable, with balcony, chairs, sun lounge and table. The pool is near the beach, quite large and clean. The beach is very nice, the water is shallow and there are quite a few large rocks but we just laid in the shallows. It was low tide in the morning and high tide at night. You can eat on the beach and have a massage, there is a family mart in the main road, tuktuks and taxis pass frequently to Chaweng and Lamai. Stayed late June 2016

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old accomodation on a beautiful location
A one night stay at this hotel. Garden villa s are need some update, but a very nice location in a beautiful bay. Having breakfast (no fresh juice) next to the beach is a wonderful way tot start your day! A bit too expensive for what you get after all ....

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Asimenia, Greece

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only good about this hotel was the beach.the breakfast was poor and the room was old.it really needs a renovation imidiatetly.I don't recommend it at all.

10/10 Excellent

Artiom, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel in a quiet location
This is a phenomenally great hotel. It consists of a number of very spacious villas with large bathrooms with a tub in open air. The garden area is decorated with ponds full of fish - beautiful. The beach is within a 20 second walk. The sea is shallow though and there's lots of stones, so be careful when entering the water. Lamai beach is within a couple minutes drive, while lots of amenities, including cafes, shops and car rentals, are within a couple minutes walk. The only downside is the restaurant: it is expensive, the food is no different from any other joint that charges 50% less, while proper expensive eateries beat this one effortlessly. Overall, a brilliant hotel away from the noise of the hectic Chaweng and close enough to the lovely Lamai.