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Secret Garden

Restaurant Hotel Resort hotel

Laid-back rooms & bungalows in a down-to-earth resort offering a restaurant & a beachfront bar. People often mention good, beach, stay, restaurant, music, nice, service, room, great, live,


Address

22/1 Moo 4, Big Buddha Beach, Bophut, Bangrak, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Bophut เขตบางรัก Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Website

secretgardensamui.com

Contact

+66 77 332 661

Price rating

$44/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (723 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) beach (17) stay (15) restaurant (15) music (14) nice (14) service (13) room (13) great (13) live (12)
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  • 1/5 B R. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked with a night (2 adults and a 4 year old). Because of us being 3 persons we had to take the more expensive bungalow (even though there was no extra bed). This place had a good rating so we thought it was going to be worth it. However, the bungalow was very old and extremely outdated, especially the bathroom. It felt very uncomfortable, especially with a small child. Then also, on the booking we had opted to take breakfast, however when we seated they wouldn’t serve breakfast for our daughter unless we paid extra for it. Complete rip-off. We booked explicitely for 3 people, but they were of the opinion that I had to share my plate with her, and only the adults had the right for a meal. Haven’t seen this ridicoulesness in the rest of Thailand luckily. Talking to the manager was to no avail, they were very rigid Im glad it was only for one night, seen and been to places with much better service. People with kids: stay away here
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 anuja v. 7 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    We had the best experience staying here. Everything was so perfect. I will recommend to stay at their beachfront villa. The villa is cozy and you can step out from your room directly by the beach. And the sunset views are breathtaking. They have a beach facing restaurant and food here is amazing. You can have a peaceful lazy candle light dinner with magical sound of waves. The staff here is also friendly and service is good. The hotel is by the main road itself hence pretty convenient to travel nearby. Must must recommend this place. Talking about cons, there is no such cons but only problem we found is Swimming pool is small and there is no phone in the room for calling room service or reception. Every time we need to personally visit the reception if we need any service.

  • 4/5 Patrick F. 3 months ago on Google New
    Some of the best live music on Samui as long as you know when to come. No AC in the restaurant might be a problem if you aren't used to Samui heat. Great value for money given it's a Western menu, though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 DAC M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for live music. Probably best in Ban Rak Samui. Service is very slow. Took forever just to get them to come over and give me a menu. Ordered a beer, came quickly and she never came back so I decided not to order food. Great music venue on the water, cold beer, but I pass on trying to order food. If the guy in the photo is playing, stay! He is awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Calem B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic location with modest quality food and drinks. Live music on Sundays most popular and must book. The music can be hit and miss depending on your taste. Some research (and like minded opinions) into who's playing can be helpful to ensure success.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hu H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice small beach resort, with its own pool, and with >100 choices of food(!). Every other day (or so) there is live music too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Danii D. 2 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    I enjoyed the stay here, but if you’re looking for something quiet then this is not the place to go. The back rooms are the “cheaper” rooms but still at a high price for what you actually get. It’s opposite a bar that is super loud. The bed in one of our rooms were lovely but I had to move due to toilet issues that actually ruined the trip for me. The other bed were 2 pushed together but this was extremely uncomfortable because as you turned around in your sleep the whole bed would move and squeak! As far as the toilet situation - as it was obviously blocked by a previous guest wasn’t really noticed until I used it and caused utter embarrassment. It was at a time that the technician or maintenance had already gone home and I was told to walk and use the toilet at the restaurant. I used the toilet of the next door room as my mother was staying in there but was just frustrated as knowing that I’d if I will wake up in the middle of they night I have to wake her up just to go to the toilet. It caused an inconvenience for my stay here as it was not worth the price not being able to use a toilet in the room I paid for. It was supposed to be a relaxing holiday before my mom left. They apologized after asking me a bunch of questions and compensated with a cocktail voicer that I thought was quite cheap. I’d have rather enjoyed a nice dinner complimentary since spending quite some cash there eating meals at the restaurant. I wouldn’t stay here again

  • 5/5 Simon R. 1 month ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Have never stayed at Secret garden as I live in Samui but great spot for a sundowner, view the stunning sunsets the island had to offer with friendly and efficient staff and reasonably priced compared to many other competitors. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Zaneta A. 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    We booked at the Secret resort whilst visiting the island. We received a warm welcome upon arrival and the young man at the reception even offered to carry our bags to our room. The rooms are immaculate and staff is super friendly. Great location as right on the beach front. Restaurant is a little expensive but that’s to be expected when staying in a resort of this type. Thanks for a great stay and we will most certainly be back!

  • 5/5 Samantha A. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    We didn't stay here, but visited for brunch. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with a stunning view of the beach and sea. They have a stunning selection of breakfast options. And the food is excellent! We found everything to be tasty and well presented, and great value for money.

  • 1/5 Jhonna 1 year ago on Google
    Nice hotel. Kind service. But we did not sleep peacefully at night because the room was beside the bar with live music.

  • 5/5 Marc D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good hotel for a short stay with clean rooms. The airplanes can be loud but during night it was silent. Restaurant at the shore was also quite good with nice cocktails.

  • 4/5 Vil 9 months ago on Google
    We have dined at the restaurant here a few times. We haven't stayed at the resort. This is a solid waterfront location for dining at mid-range prices. They are eager to accommodate special requests when presented with food allergies. Lots of Thai dishes on the menu, but plenty of western choices as well. In fact, the menu has LOTS of options for just about anybody.

  • 3/5 Eric B. 10 months ago on Google
    The front desk staff were delightful and so was the restaurant/bar with live music. My room air conditioning was not up to par, I woke up a few times soaked in sweat. The room was pretty far from the road compared to most other units but omg the road noise was ridiculous, idk how those closer to the road handled it. I booked 3 night but after the first one I checked out and moved to a much nicer hotel for the same cost.

  • 5/5 Ian J. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered a Greek salad and pizza split 1/2 1/2 and encountered great service. The kitchen was busy so our server pleasantly cautioned us that our meal might take :30 to come out. I’d say they beat that estimate and that night on the beach we were in no hurry. There are a variety of specials and different t Nights to try out. This was our second time. The first we came to enjoy a DJ and live music with drinks. We love live regardless of talent level. We found the prices reasonable for this venue. Pizza is 14”/35 cm fairly thin but satisfying for two along with the salad. 320 bhat at the time.

  • 5/5 John L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful location! There is a pool. Lovely lush landscaping. The restaurant/ bar are great! Prices are fair. Food was really good and beach is your view. There's live music in evenings. Everything you need in one place.

  • 1/5 Cosar F. 1 year ago on Google
    Really bad made a reservation and they did not give me the table. Since we have passed over 34 hours since my E-mail without any response from Johan. This update for my review: seems like an automatic way of responding to appear professional with no actual good intentions to do anything with the feedback. After all, if you can respond to a review within 5 minutes with the request to contact you, but then do not bother to respond to the requested email. As a guest you feel, not taken seriously at all. below everyone can read my experience in better detail. this was also the email addressed to Johan. Dear Johan, I made a reservation yesterday to enjoy dinner and the sunset with my wife on the beach side. After sitting down, we were approached in a rude manner by a female colleague of yours, because she was going to have a discussion about the fact that someone else had already reserved the table. Impossible, as we were first on the list of reservations and with the earliest time at 6pm. So very strange that you’re team literally prefer to sent us away instead of receiving us as a guest. this could have been resolved much more professionally without tiring us as guests. I'm curious what you think of the above.

  • 3/5 Emma (. 11 months ago on Google
    Booked this hotel through Agoda, hotel is lovely, nice big rooms but small pool. Looks like there’s a nice restaurant over looking the sea. However when we booked we were not informed about an event that they were holding for children, which meant you couldn’t get near the pool as there was around 30 kids and the screaming of the children wasn’t pleasant. We expressed with the hotel that this isn’t where we want to stay and if they could offer us a refund for not informing us of the event. They were happy enough to do it but had to be resolved through Agoda which took 2 hours to sort. Felt like we’d wasted time as if we’d been informed of this we would have just booked somewhere else. Would love to stay any other time.

  • 5/5 Joshua 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    We enjoy it here so much. Everything is perfect. We hardly left the resort to explore other things on the island because we loved the resort 😂 We spend nearly every day on the private beach and only moved to get drinks at happy hour or have something to eat at the resort restaurant. And all the food was good. We would definitely come back one day in the future!

  • 5/5 Martin R. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place really has the best tasting ribs on Koh Samui. On Thursday knights, they have all you can eat ribs and believe me it's worth it and only 400th per person. You have to try it.

  • 5/5 Sven B. 8 months ago on Google
    We had dinner here twice. Very friendly staff, available and helpful. The menu is a nice change from the standard Thai menu. We tried a few dishes and they were pretty good. Cocktails were good too! And cool beach front location with sunset view.

  • 5/5 Johnny M. 5 months ago on Google
    Secret garden was an **exceptional** stay for what it was in price and facilities compared to many other places in Thailand!! Lots of space and room, nice pool, and great neighbours and people. The room I had was stocked with a kitchen, massive bed, massive fridge and great aircon. This isn't a party place or anything - it's super chill vibes with lots of gardens, a pool, pool table, etc. It's close to Thong Sala, and a great spot to land and find your way to other parts close by and on the island. Charlie the owner/host was awesome - super helpful and friendly guy, and I really got to know him and the other guests whilst staying. Really grateful I landed here - thanks mate :)

  • 5/5 Explorer X. 4 months ago on Google
    Perfect set up on the beach , very welcoming atmosphere, food quality is good and quite good variety of choices. Like the music night which provide the right vibe. Goog job keep it up.

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorit places on Koh Samui. Absolutely great stuff, (especially our lovely Sue, she is awesome ❤️) and a very kind owner, John. Great food and drinks, live music and all you can eat spare ribs. Hope to visit the place again

  • 5/5 Gerry S. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed a lovely Friday nite at this lovely spot. Service was initially a bit slow but got better as the nite progressed. A lovely breeze was present the entire evening & we actually went to hear performer Oliver as well as check out the location. Very impressed by his selection, especially The Joker, Living Thing & Down Under. We'll definitely return to hear him again, great voice & skills. We also had a few drinks which were reasonably priced in addition to the Oriental Platter which was quite tasty. Glad we made it.

  • 5/5 Sofia K. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn‘t stay in the hotel, but came for breakfast every morning. The server was very friendly and always remembered our drink orders. The food & the view were great and the service was amazing. Really loved it here!

  • 5/5 OnlineFood M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing ambiance. Beach front restaurant and bar with great selection of food and refreshing drinks. Friendly staff and very good value for money. Well recommended!

  • 4/5 Stephen “Stevo” T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great setting on the beach with pool and restaurant. Very quiet and private. Food and drinks very reasonable. The staff was very attentive and service was good. Look forward to our return to the island to enjoy again.

  • 3/5 ปรียาภัทร์ �. 2 years ago on Google
    I could rated 5 but really disappointed first time visited, I was here for a coffee and yeah it was amazing, I recommended my friends and we came here that yesterday around 1-2 pm I wont complain bout foods coz its really good but the staff here! (the girl with black long hair ) she quite rude! she looks grumpy even when we asked her explain how to change the base plants in the Poke’ menu or any topping She should improve the skill and the level of service, the guest experience is really important and guarantee they will visit you in the future girl

  • 5/5 steelerian44 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic chilled place for food or just drinks. Right on the beach in Bangrak. Perfect place for breakfast, or to catch up with friends over drinks, or a romantic date with your loved one.

  • 4/5 Tram H. 2 years ago on Google
    I would rate 5 stars for the first time we had dinner there, but the second time we were disappointed. We ordered the same food but tasted different. Especially tomyum was tasteless, we said less spicy, but they made it like boiled shrimp with lemongrass&lime leaves. Well but they have the best mango shake!! And nice view.

  • 4/5 Peej 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice place for a meal with a beautiful view. The restaurant itself isn't spectacular in terms of design, but that's almost irrelevant given its directly on the beach and offers stunning views across the bay to Phangan and don't forget the stunning sunsets. The beach is average, nothing special. Pool and facilities are nice, but haven't personally stayed in a room so can't comment on that. Food is good, but again nothing really that special. The all you can eat ribs are a nice treat. Sunday's there's live music which is always a good was to spend an evening. Overall everything is good, but nothing is really special enough to take it to that next level.

  • 4/5 les 1 year ago on Google
    I have been here many times, good food and friendly service. Music bands are good, sometimes a bit too loud for me. Lovely location on the beach.

  • 4/5 Jan Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place but a little too loud because it nearby the road. Overall the food their is delicious and not so expensive but waited quite long. It's cute place tho and reasonable price.

  • 4/5 Natalie K. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an event at Secret Garden, beautiful setting, meal and service. Kitchen team, service team amazing. Most tender beef, and to die for pannacotta. Beautifully presented dishes.

  • 5/5 360INT com (. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly & welcoming staff, food was also very good for very reasonable prices. Location is super nice and relaxed.

  • 1/5 Akaneko C. 1 year ago on Google
    I made a reservation with the hotel in late Sept, however, the hotel booking system was hacked and my personal information leaked out and the hacker got the spam transactions from my credit card. I have contacted the hotel and found out that they actually realized the incident but hid the information and didn’t inform their customers. I have contacted the manager for discussion, he admitted the incident in but refused to take any responsibility even though they admitted the incident due to their IT security system problem. I have kept contacting him but Secret Garden Beach Resort refuse to take the responsibility and no further response. I am totally depressed of what their attitude to their customers.

  • 5/5 mahmoud h. 1 year ago on Google
    We had food here few times, quite a nice place and they have all you can eat ribs on Sunday, staff are very friendly and helpful, they have high chairs for babies as well

  • 5/5 Kathleen 1 year ago on Google
    Surreal to see. Ticket entry, only 80 baht. Exercise caution for older people because of the steep steps especially if it’s raining.

  • 5/5 Steve H. 1 year ago on Google
    I didn't stay here ,I came in for the live music and the beer 😒 fabulous service from the staff ,the band was brilliant 👌 👏

  • 5/5 Wolf on h. 1 year ago on Google
    we came to the secret garden a view times already and it we had always a great time. The restaurant/bar is directly on the beach. Good drinks and excellent food. Highly recommended. We had dinner and were there for breakfast. Always excellent. People are so nice and friendly

  • 5/5 Lisa F. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant and bar are fantastic. We ate here almost every night as our villa was next door. We did stay in a room our first ngiht there, they were kind of like a yurt, basic and functional with nice outdoor terraces. I'd definitely go back


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