Name: Ibis Samui Bophut
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $53

Ibis Samui Bophut, Ko SamuiIbis Samui Bophut in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 56 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $53 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ibis Samui Bophut is a three-star hotel situated directly on Bophut Beach in Koh Samui. The property contains 209 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring a private balcony, satellite television, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, an onsite restaurant, and a beachfront bar. The hotel is positioned near Fisherman's Village and the Big Buddha, making it suitable for families and pet owners. It also offers a gym, tennis court, and meeting rooms for business travellers. While the location provides easy beach access, the main swimming pools are small in size.What stands out

Direct beachfront access

Pet friendly facilities

Onsite restaurant and bar

Includes tennis and golf access

Watch out for

Small main swimming pools

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