Intercontinental Koh Samui Resort By Ihg

“Come and enjoy!”

Our stay at the Intercontinental Koh Samui Resort was idyllic. The view is amazing and the tone for our stay was set at the outset by staff who warmly welcomed us and provided comprehensive information about the resort. In fact, the staff in general are a key reason our stay was so pleasant. Food i… more

Our stay at the Intercontinental Koh Samui Resort was idyllic. The view is amazing and the tone for our stay was set at the outset by staff who warmly welcomed us and provided comprehensive information about the resort. In fact, the staff in general are a key reason our stay was so pleasant. Food in the restaurants is fresh and tasty with menus offering a range of choices. The Club Lounge is wonderful while Spa treatments left us feeling blissfully relaxed. We intend returning in 2027.

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“Stay here if you want amazing views and remoteness”

We stayed for 5 nights and had a lovely stay. The staff are wonderful and views are amazing! I’d recommend combining a stay here with a stay in another more central location on Koh Samui as it’s very remote and is a long drive to get anywhere. The beach was also not swimmable as it’s very shallow a… more

We stayed for 5 nights and had a lovely stay. The staff are wonderful and views are amazing! I’d recommend combining a stay here with a stay in another more central location on Koh Samui as it’s very remote and is a long drive to get anywhere. The beach was also not swimmable as it’s very shallow and rocky at this time of the year.

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“Remote 5 Star Hotel”

We recently stayed at InterContinental Koh Samui Resort and overall had a lovely experience at this beautiful 5-star property. The hotel itself is stunning, with incredible sunset views – although personally, I think I prefer sunrise views as the evenings can still feel quite warm. The setting is p… more

We recently stayed at InterContinental Koh Samui Resort and overall had a lovely experience at this beautiful 5-star property. The hotel itself is stunning, with incredible sunset views – although personally, I think I prefer sunrise views as the evenings can still feel quite warm. The setting is peaceful and very picturesque. Our room was gorgeous, well-appointed, and very comfortable. The food across all meals was delicious, and breakfast in particular was truly 5-star, with an excellent variety and quality. The staff were warm and friendly, with a special mention to Gift, who really stood out. The team is very young, and while they are enthusiastic and attentive (repeating orders to ensure accuracy), there were a few occasions where orders were still mixed up. Nothing major, but noticeable at this level that there were limited senior staff to oversee such a young team. This is a 5 star hotel, with 5 star prices and I often saw that the sparkling water was upsold to guests and they had to pay for it which came as a shock to them, (and I saw this on several occassions) I believe that that still water wasn't never a free option, except at breakfast. The Pools were quite warm and not refreshing at all, being April it was hot but other resorts stayed at previously this was not an issue. It’s worth noting that the resort is quite remote and very hilly, with lots of steps. There isn’t much around the hotel itself, and although there is a shuttle service, even a simple outing can take up a good portion of the day. While we did enjoy our stay, the location was a bit too isolated for us. That said, it would be perfect for honeymooners or anyone wanting to completely switch off and relax in a quiet, secluded setting.

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“Beautiful Resort with Outstanding Staff in Parts – but Service and Management Fall Short of 5-Star Expectations”

Our stay at this hotel had many wonderful aspects, but unfortunately also some clear shortcomings that are not in line with a 5-star standard. The resort itself is beautiful, very well maintained, and offers a great variety—especially the different pools, which are a real highlight. The breakfast … more

Our stay at this hotel had many wonderful aspects, but unfortunately also some clear shortcomings that are not in line with a 5-star standard. The resort itself is beautiful, very well maintained, and offers a great variety—especially the different pools, which are a real highlight. The breakfast was excellent, with a wide selection and a very appealing presentation. The staff there were exceptionally friendly and attentive. A special thank you goes to Bee Bee and Peem, but truly the entire team did a fantastic job. The club lounge is also highly recommended, with outstanding service and very welcoming staff—especially Arty, who made a lasting impression. The views from the hotel are stunning, and the beach pool is another highlight, not least because of the warm and friendly team working there. The security staff also deserve recognition for ensuring safety when crossing the road with the buggies—especially Joy. The housekeeping team deserves special mention as well: always smiling, incredibly friendly, and providing excellent service. They made us feel welcome and well taken care of every single day. However, there are also several disappointing aspects, especially compared to other hotels in this category. The reception staff in particular were a major letdown. We experienced very unfriendly and unhelpful behavior, especially from Monica and the manager Jan. It is rare to encounter such a level of unfriendliness—from daily unfriendly looks to a complete lack of support when asking about excursions. We ended up having to organize everything ourselves. There was never an explanation on which trips they offer or how it could be. After raising a concern about an excursion (which could not be arranged for three people due to a supposed minimum of four), we received inconsistent and sometimes contradictory responses via chat. In the evening, manager Jan addressed us in a tone and manner that was completely unacceptable. Someone in that position should know that tone matters—it was simply not appropriate. In general, the way management handled inquiries or responded to feedback was difficult and disappointing—not only in direct interactions with Jan, but also via the hotel chat, where communication was often inconsistent and not guest-oriented. We also felt that long-stay guests were not treated as such. There was little to no added value or goodwill extended, which we are used to from other 5-star hotels. At times, it felt as though the focus was primarily on maximizing profit rather than creating a truly guest-centered experience. As I wrote the issue until our day trip with the hotel was organized. It was very disappointing, as we stayed 16 days. There was also a lack of organization in smaller details—for example, it took several hours just to receive a response regarding a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. Communication via the hotel app was also inefficient and frustrating. In other hotels, we are used to a much more personal approach, such as having a dedicated contact person via WhatsApp. Another downside was the large number of children. Of course, the pool is there for everyone to enjoy, but unfortunately many children showed no consideration for other guests—running, shouting, and playing with balls—while the parents did not seem to intervene. Although we had a beach villa with our own pool, we enjoyed using the main beach pool. However, it was often so dominated by this behavior that a relaxed experience for other guests was no longer possible. I like children, but in this case, more awareness, management and consideration of the hotel would have been necessary. Finally, the dining experience did not meet 5-star expectations. The food in the restaurants Amber and Flames was disappointing. It is also a pity that the beach/pool restaurant does not offer any Thai dishes. Overall, the hotel offers a beautiful setting and many positive aspects, but there are clear shortcomings in service and organization that detract from the overall experience.

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