Buffalo Bay Vacation Club
A 3-star resort on Koh Phayam island near Ranong, with garden-view bungalows, a private beach and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Buffalo Bay Vacation Club is a 3-star resort on Koh Phayam island, off the coast of Ranong in southern Thailand, with its own private beach and bungalows, some of them with garden views. The island is reached by boat from the mainland.
Several bungalows have a fan and others have air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Breakfast is available à la carte. The resort also has a restaurant, a bar and room service, along with a garden and a terrace.
Guests can go canoeing, snorkelling or fishing, rent watersport equipment and arrange tours, and hiking and boating are also possible. The nearest airport is about an hour and a half away, and an airport transfer is offered.
Highlights
Room types
The bungalows at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club measure between 25 and 36 m², and some have garden views while others have a fan or air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Some bungalows sleep up to five guests, and one family bungalow has a single bed and a king bed. Rooms can have mosquito nets, linens, in-room safes and a refrigerator.
Deluxe Bungalow with Fan
- Bathrobes
- Garden view
- Private bathroom
This 36 m² bungalow has a king bed for up to two guests and a garden view. The private bathroom has a shower, toiletries and bathrobes, and a fan is fitted in the room.
Superior Garden Bungalow with Fan
- Garden view
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
A 25 m² bungalow with a king bed for up to two guests and a garden view. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a refrigerator and free bottled water, and a fan.
Superior Bungalow with Fan
- Garden view
A 25 m² bungalow with a garden view that sleeps up to three guests, with a fan fitted.
Deluxe Bungalow
This 36 m² bungalow sleeps up to five guests, so a larger group can stay together.
Deluxe Bungalow with Air-con
- Air conditioning
This 36 m² bungalow has air conditioning and sleeps up to three guests, which suits a small group travelling together.
Deluxe Family Bungalow with Air Con
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
This 36 m² bungalow has air conditioning and a garden view, and it sleeps up to four guests. The bungalow comes with a choice of bed set-ups.
FAMILY BUNGALOW WITH FAN
- Shower
This 36 m² bungalow has a single bed and a king bed, with a shower in the bathroom and a fan.
Hotel facilities & services
Dining at the resort covers a restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop and room service, and breakfast is available à la carte. Fruit and snacks, bottled water and alcohol are also available, and grocery delivery and food delivery are offered.
Outdoors, the grounds include a private beach, a garden and a terrace. Guests can go canoeing, snorkelling, fishing, boating or hiking, rent watersport equipment, and tours can be arranged.
Practical services include free parking, bicycle parking, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, express check-in and check-out, a concierge, and a doctor or nurse on call. A taxi service and an airport transfer are also offered. Free parking and bicycle parking are both on site, so guests arriving by bicycle or car have a place to leave them.
General facilities
- Watersport equipment rentals
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Private beach
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Water sports (non-motorized)
- Taxi service
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit boxes
- Express check-in/check-out
- Doctor/nurse on call
Parking
- Bicycle parking
- Free parking
Food & drink
- Restaurants
- A la carte breakfast
- Alcohol
- Bar
- Bottle of water
- Breakfast service
- Coffee shop
- Fruits/snacks
- Grocery delivery
- Room service
- Food delivery
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
- Telephone
Room amenities
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Fan
- In-room safe box
- Linens
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Free bottled water
- Refrigerator
- Balcony/terrace
- Tile/marble flooring
Location & what to see
Koh Phayam is an island off the coast of Ranong in southern Thailand, and Buffalo Bay Vacation Club sits by Ao Kao Kwai on the island's sandy shore. The island is known more for its beaches than for busy streets, and it is reached by boat from the mainland. The coastline is a run of sandy bays and rocky points, and and the quieter stretches are good for a day by the sea.
Ao Khao Kwai Beach (South) lies just 50 m from the resort, and the Hin Talu viewpoint is 650 m away. Further afield, the Koh Phayam Pier, where ferries from the mainland arrive, is 2.5 km away, and the Bot Klang Thale pagoda is 2.4 km away. Ao Khao Kwai Beach (North) and Ao Yai Beach lie further along the coast, and Ao Mae Mai Beach is another sandy bay on the island.
A day could begin with a swim at the private beach, then a walk to the Hin Talu viewpoint and a visit to the pagoda in the afternoon. The garden and the terrace are good places to rest between outings. Boat services to the island can be disrupted by rough seas in the rainy months.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location most highly (8.3), followed by the cleanliness (7.8) and the service (7.7), with the private beach on hand for guests.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club cost?
Rates at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club vary with the season, the bungalow and your dates. Check today's price with our partner to see what is available on your dates.
How do I get to Buffalo Bay Vacation Club?
Koh Phayam is an island, so the last part of the trip is by boat from the mainland at Ranong. The nearest airport is about an hour and a half from the resort, and an airport transfer is offered. Once on the island, the Koh Phayam Pier, the island's ferry terminal, is 2.5 km from the hotel. Parking at the resort is free.
What is near Buffalo Bay Vacation Club?
Ao Khao Kwai Beach (South) is 50 m from the resort. The Hin Talu viewpoint is 650 m away, and the Bot Klang Thale pagoda is 2.4 km away. Ao Mae Mai Beach is 2.4 km away, and the Koh Phayam Pier is 2.5 km away. Ao Khao Kwai Beach (North) is 1.9 km away.
Does Buffalo Bay Vacation Club serve breakfast?
Breakfast at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club is available à la carte, ordered from the menu at the resort's restaurant. The resort also has a coffee shop, and room service is available for meals in the room.
Does Buffalo Bay Vacation Club have a private beach?
Yes, Buffalo Bay Vacation Club has a private beach, and Ao Khao Kwai Beach (South) lies 50 m from the resort. Guests can also go canoeing, snorkelling, fishing and boating, and watersport equipment can be rented.
Is parking available at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club?
Yes, Buffalo Bay Vacation Club offers free parking, and bicycle parking is available at the resort as well. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all rooms.
What is the minimum age for guests at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club?
Guests must be at least 18 years old to stay at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club, according to the hotel's policy. The resort has a restaurant, a bar and room service on site.
Do the bungalows at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club have air conditioning?
Some do: the Deluxe Bungalow with Air-con and the Deluxe Family Bungalow with Air Con have air conditioning, while several other bungalows are fitted with a fan instead.
What time is check-in at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club?
Check-in at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00 on the day you leave. The island is reached by boat from the mainland at Ranong.
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