Crystal Bay Yacht Club Beach Resort – Koh Samui, Thailand

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About the Crystal Bay Yacht Club Beach Resort

This beachfront resort on Koh Samui's Lamai coast combines hotel rooms with the amenities of a yacht club, offering direct beach access and a stunning oceanfront location – ideal for travelers who love water sports and island life. Its location in Lamai means restaurants, bars, and shops are easily accessible. The resort is therefore perfect for those seeking a lively, walkable base rather than a secluded retreat.

The accommodations include beachfront bungalows with ocean views. The hotel's restaurant is consistently praised by guests for its food quality, with dishes like mango sticky rice being particularly highlighted. The pool was recently completed after a construction phase, and ongoing renovations in parts of the resort indicate that it is in a transitional phase – some areas reflect positive developments, while others still appear somewhat dated. Visitors report a significant discrepancy between online photos and the current condition of rooms in certain accommodation types. Therefore, it is recommended to contact the resort directly before booking to confirm the status of specific rooms or facilities.

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Experience tips

Combine your visit. After the Crystal Bay Yacht Club Beach Resort, round off your day on Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.

Google reviews

We just spent ten nights in a bungalow with a sea view. The location right on the beach was fantastic. The food was excellent, especially the mango sticky rice. We had absolutely no complaints about any of the dishes we ordered. The service was first-class, especially Shine at breakfast, who always remembered our order, and Tony during the day, who was very friendly! The beach is stunning and the water is calm.

We stayed for four days. The location and the beach were very nice overall, but there was construction work going on at the pool and the bungalows with sea views. Therefore, I don't understand how we were able to book a bungalow with a sea view when none were available. So we didn't get the sea view we wanted, and there was construction work – hence, 3 stars overall. 😊

Unfortunately, our room was very run-down and didn't match the photos we saw online when booking. Arriving after sunset, we immediately noticed the lack of furniture and basic amenities – there wasn't even a bedside table or a lamp. We promptly asked for a lamp, as the main lighting was very cold and unpleasant. The lamp provided was in poor condition: dusty, partially broken, and unsafe. It also didn't fit properly on the bedside table, so we had to place it on a small stool to get any light at all. This only highlighted the general lack of care and maintenance in the room. We decided to stay one night to see what it would be like the next morning, especially since we had chosen this accommodation primarily for its proximity to Crystal Bay Beach. However, when we visited the beach the following morning and saw plastic and trash scattered in the sand, we knew we didn't want to stay any longer. The staff had changed on the second day, and in contrast to the frosty reception at check-in, the staff in the morning were much friendlier and more helpful. We were shown an alternative room that was significantly better and obviously recently renovated. Unfortunately, the renovations had just been completed, and the room smelled strongly of fresh paint and was noticeably dusty, so we couldn't move in at that time. The hotel refunded us for the unused nights, for which we were grateful, and we decided to leave. We are very grateful to the staff for their flexibility and helpfulness on the second day. However, the original room was clearly in need of renovation. Among the deficiencies were exposed electrical sockets, an unsightly, bright blue painted headboard, an old electric shower that never got properly warm, missing linens, visible cracks and stains throughout the room, small ants in the bathroom, and an old wooden door that could only be closed with force. Overall, this did not meet the usual standards for this price range, and the condition of the room was more in line with accommodations costing about half the price.

A selection of visitor reviews on Google. Read all 305 reviews on Google.

209, Lamai, 1, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

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Tips for visiting hotels and resorts

Compare the rates of online travel agencies and direct providers.

After finding a deal on Agoda or Booking.com, you should always check the hotel's own website as well. Many Thai hotels offer a best price guarantee or extras like free breakfast when booking directly.

Location is more important than the stars

A well-located 3-star hotel is often better than a remote 5-star resort. In Bangkok, proximity to a BTS or MRT station saves hours; on islands, proximity to the desired beach is crucial.

Questions about Crystal Bay Yacht Club Beach Resort

The Crystal Bay Yacht Club Beach Resort has a rating of 4.1★ based on 305 Google reviews.

The best time to visit Koh Samui is from January to September, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is from July to August and in December. Those who travel early in the day will generally encounter fewer visitors. From October to December (monsoon season on the Gulf coast), a trip should be carefully considered.

The Crystal Bay Yacht Club Beach Resort is located at 209, Lamai 1, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand, on Koh Samui. On Koh Samui, people usually get around by songthaew (shared taxis along the ring road) or by rented motorbike or scooter.

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