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83 Moo 5, Choeng Mon Beach, | Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Choeng Mon, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
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Imperial Boat House Beach Resort
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Choeng Mon
4.5 of 5 stars 364 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(8)
  • Swimming pool(7)
  • Rice barges(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Premier rooms(6)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Hotel grounds(4)
  • Fresh fruit(4)
  • Cheong Mon(4)
  • Full moon(3)
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Reading, UK
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Such a great place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have been coming here for over ten years, often bringing friends. This year we have noticed that things have improved enormously and they were already good. The food in the restaurant is even better, they have added a noodle bar to their already extensive breakfast and their prices have dropped significantly while the quality has got better. I love the tapas they do for lunch and the evening meals were so good we ate here probably three times as often as previous years. The teak wood floors and boats had been getting a bit tired and they have all been renewed. They have a new manager, Doeke, who is very proactive. We asked for a particular room style and got it, when we had a leak on the first day it was fixed without us having to report it. The service was excellent, the staff are friendly without being fawning, when I twisted my ankle they sorted out an emergency hospital visit for me immediately. We have always loved this hotel because of its location, not in noisy Chaweng but near enough to visit, also there are local shops and restaurants although this year we stayed and ate in the hotel much more. Highly recommended!

Room Tip: Try the wooden boats, they are fun and different
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Doeke Bonga, General Manager at Imperial Boat House Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 February 2012
Dear Mrs. Ferguson,

Thank you so much for your loyalty and gracing us with your visits.
Your feedback could not have been nicer and it was so nice to meet you.
Thank you also for your feedback on the WiFi Internet speed and as discussed, we'll be taking that up from 3 Mb to 8 to service you and the other guests better.
The team and I feel privileged to have guests like you and we look forward to having you back in your favorite room.

Warmest wishes,

Doeke
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Lincolnshire U
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful Imperial Boathouse”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We have just spent a wonderful week at the Imperial Boathouse, we have not returned to the Boathouse in Koh Samui for four years as another hotel was being built nearby but that has now been tastefully completed. The Boathouse is now back to it's wonderfully endearing best and is not to be missed as a destination to lovely Thailand.
The beach is still excellent and the friendly Thai people make it such a great experience.
For a romantic and/or family destination we do not believe the Boathouse can be bettered and, in our eyes, is still one of the best value for in Thailand.

Room Tip: We chose a room on the third floor for the view, but the boats have recently been renovated.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Doeke Bonga, General Manager at Imperial Boat House Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 February 2012
Dear Chris and Phill...S,

You are so kind, it was a pleasure having you as our guests and the team and I are most grateful...

Warmest wishes,

Doeke
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france
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129 reviews 129 reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Very good, exceptional service from the the 3 Crown Desk in the foyer”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Great and helpful staff at this beachfront hotel. Big spacious rooms, two fab swimming pools.
In a quiet part of Koh Samui but you can easily get around the island with the help of the 3 Crown taxi service where you will find English speaking staff and a smooth and efficient service where you can also hire safe and modern cars and scooters with insurance.
I really like this place, breakfast can be a little flustered when busy but the staff manage well and are always friendly and attentive.
The only negative for me was the rather hard bed and pillow but I still slept well.
All in all a great stay, made by the lovely staff, everyone with a friendly smile
Jonathan Nettleton

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Doeke Bonga, General Manager at Imperial Boat House Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 February 2012
Dear Mr. Nettleton,

Thank you for your kind feedback.
I've informed reception to put in your profile that you prefer a softer mattress and pillow, which we'll be happy to arrange, should you chose to return.
On behalf of the entire team, which is even more all-smiles after hearing your feedback, warmest wishes from Samui
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Chesterfield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“imperial boathouse resort koh samui”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

we travelled as a party of three couples in our 50s and stayed in premier rooms that we think had been refurbished,these rooms have been the best rooms we have stayed in and we have been to quite few countries between us.the only down side was the lack of night-life in cheong mon,you had to go to chaweng or bophut if you wanted any action,it was probably a good job we didnt need much.the hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff some of the friendliest people we have met.any-one who writes a bad review of this hotel must be very hard to please.the gardens where immaculate and the hotel quiet so you could sleep with out any disturbance would not hesitate to return and would recomend it to all.

Room Tip: we were on the ground floor in premier rooms (i think they had been refurbished)and found these to b...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Doeke Bonga, General Manager at Imperial Boat House Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 February 2012
Dear 01246824771,

Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback.
All of us are delighted you and your party enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the (near) future.

Warmest wishes,

Doeke
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Melbourne
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Had a fantastic time at the Imperial Boathouse. The restaurant at the hotel was the best in Cheongmon by far, great value for money, and the food quality equally as good when eating by the pool.
Both pools were clean and lovely to swim in.
Massage at the hotel Spa was incredible, the best I have had and I would like to thank the Manager for taking such good care of my treatment

Service was excellent, I have no complaints about our stay and would go back again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Doeke Bonga, General Manager at Imperial Boat House Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 February 2012
Dear Niks85,

Thank you very much for your kind words. Mr. Oh, our Spa Manager, was really happy to read your comments and on behalf of the entire team, we hope to be able to welcome you back in the near future.

Warmest regards,

Doeke
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Address: 83 Moo 5, Choeng Mon Beach, | Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Choeng Mon, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
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