Buri Rasa Village Koh Samui

We agree with the previous review. This is one of the most charming boutique resorts we’ve stayed in but if you’re a non-smoker and you get trapped with a smoker around you on the sun lounges there’s no escape. It ruined a couple of days for us as passive cigarette smoke was blowing all over us due to some people chain-smoking on the loungers in front of us. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but when you’re not used to it, it feels really suffocating. I guess people come to Thailand and take advantage of the cheap price of cigarettes and go a bit crazy with smoking non-stop without any consideration for people around them. I really hope that Buri Rasa take this feedback on board and do something about it. This is the resort I would love to return to again and again.

We have just returned from a week at Buri Rasa Village. The Pros: Small boutique complex on Chaweng beach in a great location for sightseeing, entertainment and shopping. Breakfast each day was enjoyable with a wide variety, lunch and dinner, while not fine dining, were well presented and enjoyable. Our room on the first floor was comfortable, with a balcony, and the bathroom was unique with the option of a traditional Thai bath. The staff are friendly and helpful and always smiling. The Cons: If you’re a non smoker this is not the place for you. Smoking is very much encouraged. The hotel has 4 rows of sun beds on the beach and around the pool, and with the constant onshore breeze, you will spend all day passive smoking as you try to sunbathe and chill. There is no escape at the bar or the dining deck either, smokers and ashtrays everywhere. Even a swim in the pool will fill your lungs with smoke at times. Ideally a designated smoking area would help but I doubt that management and staff would enforce it.

Best time here! Very friendly staff and very professional

I spent hours looking at Koh Samui properties, trying to choose where to stay for 5 nights, and finally decided on the Buri Rasa Village. Couldn't have been happier with my choice! It was just perfect for us, in every way. The food, our Villa, the gorgeous staff, and the views - we loved every minute of it!

>A lovely boutique hotel with excellent service. A huge, spacious, and very comfortable room, spotlessly clean. The hotel has direct access to the beach. The staff helps with anything you need taxis, scooter rentals, and tours. Highly recommended! Thank you, Yoav & Yael Fogel