Villa The Spot Koh Samui

Beautiful views

Our stay at The Spot Hotel was one of the worst we’ve ever had. When we asked for insect spray, the owner, Mr. Frederic, rudely said: “This is not a five-star hotel; you’re being too demanding.” The room was dirty — stained sheets, weak shower pressure, an old A/C that barely worked, and a filthy minibar. There was no “Do Not Disturb” sign, and while we were on the balcony, staff suddenly appeared inside our room without permission. The pool and jacuzzi were dirty, and the entrance lights were broken. When we tried to rent a motorbike, the owner demanded to keep our passports as a deposit, which is illegal in Thailand. After we refused and offered cash, he shouted, “My rules are my rules. I don’t want customers like you!” Later, he refused to help us and threatened to call the police after we declined to pay 600 THB for a small menstrual stain on the bedsheet, saying, “Until they arrive, we know what to do with you.” At checkout, staff knocked on our door before noon, pointing at their watches, and filmed us without consent. From start to finish it was an awful, intimidating, and unprofessional stay. We’re shocked by the positive reviews

The view from our villa was absolutely spectacular, and the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. Everything was spotless, and the bed was very comfortable. The room stayed nice and cool, which was perfect after a hot day out exploring. I also learned that the staff will happily cook meals for you if you’d prefer to dine in rather than venture out—such a thoughtful touch! For convenience, scooters are available to rent on-site for 300 baht a day. They’re nothing fancy, but they get you where you need to go without hassle. That said, a few issues kept me from giving a full 5-star rating. The pillows were a bit lumpy, the blinds in the bathroom were broken (so I couldn’t let in sunlight or enjoy the incredible view from the tub), and the tub itself wasn’t secured properly—it wobbled quite a bit, and the slow spout meant it took forever to fill. Overall, despite these minor inconveniences, this was still a lovely place to stay with great views, kind staff, and a peaceful atmosphere.

Beautiful property with a stunning view. Only issue is transportation as it is on the mountain & grabs/taxis cannot always make it to the property. We had to help one taxi up the hill by physically pushing the vehicle.

Great spot! Sometimes the Grab taxi’s wouldn’t drive right to the door as it’s a steep hill down, so you’d have to walk up — but overall awesome place!