Hillside Village Resort

The rooms at Hillside Village Resort range from double rooms and standard rooms to studios, bungalows and houses. Some rooms have a king bed, air conditioning and a private entrance, with either a nature view or a garden view, while the bungalows and houses sleep up to four guests.

The Deluxe Studio King has a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, and a microwave and a refrigerator are provided in some rooms. Extra beds depend on the room you choose.

The resort's main facilities are an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor swimming pool, along with a fitness centre, a spa, a sauna and a garden. Spa and sauna facilities are available too, and outdoor recreational features are offered on the grounds for guests who want to stay active during their visit.

Practical services include luggage storage, lockers, safety deposit boxes, car hire and room service, and the 24-hour front desk offers express check-in and check-out. Free parking is on site, and WiFi is available in public areas as well as in all rooms, with English and Thai spoken at the property.

Guests who want a meal in their room can order room service, and the resort's internet access extends from the rooms to the public areas.

Bo Phut is one of the older fishing villages on the north coast of Koh Samui, and it has a calmer feel than the busier beach strip of Chaweng. Hillside Village Resort is in this village setting, which suits guests who want the town close by but a quieter place to stay. The pace here is slower than in the main resort areas, which suits a stay that mixes time on the beach with evenings in the village.

Fisherman's Village, 1.5 km away, is a restored fishing village with a walking street of cafes and shops. Haad Bophut beach is 2.1 km away, the Big Buddha, a large seated statue on a hillside, is 3.2 km away, and Samui Airport is 2.4 km away. The temple of Wat Plai Laem, known for its large Guanyin statue, is also nearby.

A good day could start with a walk through Fisherman's Village, then a visit to Haad Bophut beach and the Big Buddha, before returning to the village for the evening. The night market is also close by for an evening meal. Getting around Koh Samui is usually by taxi or songthaew on the main roads, and a scooter gives more freedom for trips inland.