Cabana Grand View Resort, Samui

“Amazing view of Koh Samui”

We stayed at this hotel for 8 nights. We booked online and on arrival were escorted to a pool-side room where we stayed for one night. The next day for a small surcharge we upgraded to the honeymoon suite, and what a great room that was! The view of the island and the sea from the vast numnber of w… more

We stayed at this hotel for 8 nights. We booked online and on arrival were escorted to a pool-side room where we stayed for one night. The next day for a small surcharge we upgraded to the honeymoon suite, and what a great room that was! The view of the island and the sea from the vast numnber of windows was absolutely amazing. The hotel is located on a hill, about 15 min walk from the centre (the hotel offers a free shuttle from the hotel to the beach and to the centre, but only until about 9 pm). When we arrived, the hotel looked a bit deserted, we were the only people at breakfast for about 4 mornings, but the staff at the hotel were lovely, friendly, made us feel very welcome. By the end of our stay the hotel got busier, and at 6pm the bar by the pool got a few quests for the happy hour. We would recommend this hotel, but advise to stay in the sea-view rooms as that what makes this hotel so special. It is not too far from the centre and the beach, but at the same time it is away from the noise of the bars and night clubs of the beach, so peaceful nights are guaranteed.

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“stay here”

We walked in off the street looking for accommodation after we were dissattisfied with where we had booked elsewhere. Unbeknown to us the place was virtually empty and they were very enthusiastic in showing us a selection of rooms available - we liked an end suite (401) which had fantastic views ov… more

We walked in off the street looking for accommodation after we were dissattisfied with where we had booked elsewhere. Unbeknown to us the place was virtually empty and they were very enthusiastic in showing us a selection of rooms available - we liked an end suite (401) which had fantastic views over the whole coastline (especially at night with the fireworks over Chewang beach) The staff couldn't do enough for us and were very friendly - it was like having the whole place at your disposal. The hotel deserves a lot more patronage as it is a great place to stay - it is further from the beach than other places but the view is worth it and they provide a free shuttle service all day.

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“Disappointing”

I was disappointed as soon as I walked into reception, no air conditioning and very tired and dated decor and furnishings. I;d booked on the internet and expected more for a 4 star hotel. I asked to see our room and was immediately upgraded to a suite which consisted of a sitting room, toilet, bedr… more

I was disappointed as soon as I walked into reception, no air conditioning and very tired and dated decor and furnishings. I;d booked on the internet and expected more for a 4 star hotel. I asked to see our room and was immediately upgraded to a suite which consisted of a sitting room, toilet, bedroom and ensuite with double balcony. It was ok but just very tired and dated and not overly clean. The tiles in shower were mouldy. The hotel was basically empty and on the 9 days we stayed only once was there anyone at breakfast with us. The staff were quite helpful but they didnt appear to do much--they all sat in reception most of the day. Our room was made up daily with clean towels but that was it floors werent washed. The rooftop pool is spectacular with stunning views over the island and we had it to ourselves most of the time. Again no cleaning around the pool was done in our 9 days there. Its a shame that what once would have been a really grand hotel is so run down. I would rate it between 2 and 3 star. Location was good although they offer a free shuttle bus into the centre it was never available so we ended up hiring a scooter. When you go back at night the hotel lobbies are very poorly lit and would be scary if you were alone. All in all it was good value for money but I expected better for 4 star. We paid the same price in Bangkok and had a beautiful hotel. It advertises a gym but very old equipment and no air conditioning, toilet had no electric and 6 inches of filthy water in it.

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“Not overly impressed”

My partner and I booked this hotel over the internet without doing a lot of research. When we showed up to the hotel we waited in reception for 10 minutes before someone greeted us. We arrived at about 7pm and there was not a soul to be seen in the bar, restaurant or reception. Our room was beautif… more

My partner and I booked this hotel over the internet without doing a lot of research. When we showed up to the hotel we waited in reception for 10 minutes before someone greeted us. We arrived at about 7pm and there was not a soul to be seen in the bar, restaurant or reception. Our room was beautiful, no complaints there. We went down to breakfast in the morning and we were the only people in the restaurant. The wait staff advised us that they would cook us breakfast as we were the only guests and they wouldn't be having a buffet. Our waiter was overly attentive, it actually scared me. He stood at our table the entire time talking to us and asking if we needed anything else. Some would say this is a good thing however we just wanted to eat in peace! We went to have a swim in the pool and it was green, also the bar was closed the whole time we were there. The hotel is too far from Chaweng centre. We ended up hiring a scooter to go us into town and back. The whole time we were at the hotel we never saw another guest and I was actually scared to walk into the hotel at night as it reminded me of a horror movie.

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