Bamboo Bungalows Koh Phayam Resort

  I’ve been looking for some alone time yet still close enough to the action and the beach and this place was perfect! I stayed in one of the wooden bungalows… read more with a view of the ocean. I felt like I had privacy yet if I wanted to be social I strolled to the bar area which is beach front and right in front of the waves! It was perfect. The food was great (my fav was the chicken sandwhich), staff (special thanks to Koko, gem and noi) were super friendly and there was a good selection of boards (very well maintained, brand new leashes and ranging from fun board size to SUP). The grounds were stunning and sunsets incredible! It was a well needed solo trip which I got but I also left with plenty of new friends! couldn’t be happier that I chose to spend my time at bamboo bungalows. Thanks guys! More

  Came solo to surf and met the stand in manager who was nice enough. I opted for the best room with AC.

Let me clear shack/bungalows are what… read more they are but there are those that are well kept and those not. I would grade the room itself 6/10 for shack standards. The safety box was so rusted the whole thing broke and needed to be drilled. Bathroom and rooms were not dirty but not clean.

The worst part of the trip were the staff. The owner Avi is nice enough but he doesnt have the ability to run a tight ship. His staff are indifferent at best and rude at worst. When I told them the safety box was broken, they all spoke in Thai behind my back (not knowing I am Thai) saying they didn’t want to address the issue. Shocking and appalling.

The top of the line room which I paid extra for AC, yet the AC was also broken. I had to follow up with them 3 times and only got it fixed at 9PM when the problem was first reported at 11AM. The staff also had a litany of excuses: “I don’t work here” “we needed you here to fix it” etc.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t the only unhappy guest. I met two other Europeans who left after the first day and went to Flower Power – also an amazing establishment to eat and stay.

The waves and location are immaculate but Bamboo needs a 100% overhaul. Let the professionals do the job and leave the amateurs out of the picture. Let this be a wake up call – in no way do I want to harm a business but if they want to be sustainable it is time to face reality.

Nearby I rented a surfboard from a Swiss man who looks to be running a clean operation, the name I can’t recall but it’s part of phayam surfers.

  Bamboo Bungalows is a wonderful resort at the beach. Bungalows are located in the forest. Excellent food in the restaurant at the beach. There is also a bar where you… read more can enjoy nice cocktails and watch the sunset. Or drink a coffee with homemade cheesecake. The staff is very helpful and friendly. if you have any wishes or desires manager KoKo will take care of you. Just relax and enjoy your time at the wonderful beach.

  The resort is sited in Long Beach a very huge beach but unfortunately with send flies. The place is not very clean and probably this was the reason. The bungalows… read more are pretty nice but for me too expensive. The last days we went to Buffalo Bay and there not send flies.. So much better

  The property, right in front of the beach is very quiet and well managed. Peaceful vibes, nice staff and good food. You can also rent surfboards and enjoy the big… read more waves from the beach. One of the best hotel in the island considering the limited offer in Koh Phayam.

  My wife and I spent two nights at the resort in a Junior Suite. The location is stunning – on the beautiful and clean beach of Ao Yai. It would… read more be hard to find a better place for relaxing, swimming and enjoying sunsets. The staff – limited as tourists have not yet come back due to the pandemic – is super nice and helpful. Koko, the manager is doing a fabulous job at making her customers feel comfortable and well taken care of. The food is excellent and relatively inexpensive.
Our bungalow (Junior Suite) was quite spacious and met our needs although it felt a little bit worn out, with an open air bathroom that easily fills with leaves and a few (non aggressive) bugs. Hot water comes at an additional cost. Power is limited and does not allow for a fridge, hair drier, etc. Wi-Fi is only available in public areas.
Overall, most of our time was spent outside, exploring this amazing island and enjoying the resort / the beach / the relaxing atmosphere. It will definitely be a choice when we come back to Ko Phayam later in the year. More