Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Reviews of Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa
177 Moo 1, Bophut Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 184 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Florentina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, great service and lovely staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Titaporn Sukthong - Resort Manager on 11 Feb 2024
Dear Khun Florentina,Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. It was a pleasure to greeting your family at our resort. Hope to see you again very soon! With our best regards, Zazen Family

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The zen feeling
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Fantastic hotel. I highly recommended you book your stay there on yoir next visit to Koh Samui.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent option close to fisherman’s village
Lovely hotel near to all of the restaurants and shops of Fisherman’s Village. Beach area is massive with many sun loungers and free use of kayaks and paddle boards. Pool area is lovely but the pool itself is quite small. Food from the restaurant was delicious as was the breakfast which is an additional 400 baht with a selection of buffet and a la carte. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Miss Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enough
Zazen had a great post lockdown offer on so we got a bargain room rate. It was nice enough. Kayak we took out had a big hole in it which led to a slightly hairy situation but they seemed to deal with it when we told them about it. Restaurant setting is lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel near Fisherman’s village
A beautiful hotel with lovely rooms and a huge beach front area with lots of sun loungers and use of kayaks for free. The pool area is also lovely, though the pool is quite small. Still a wonderful place to spend the day. Food from the restaurant was delicious, breakfast included a range of dishes to order as well as buffet cereal, fruit, pastries, juice and yoghurt. It’s about a 20 minute stroll either along the beach or on the road to Fisherman’s Village. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location great food
The hotel is very nice and right on the beach. Makes for a good sunrise, but you should be on the other side of the island for a sunset. The staff were very attentive and the service was fantastic. We had a small issue with mosquitos on the first night when we got in late. once we mentioned to the staff, they quickly erected a mosquito net which made the room look that little bit nicer as well. no complaints. i can see why it has such a high rating.The in house yoga instructor was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel and lovely staff. We'd happily stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Damyanti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The restaurant dinner menu and food was amazing! The female waitresses were pleasant but found the bartenders and beach boys not friendly at all. Almost like you were putting them out by asking them for a drink or food. The spa is amazing but the person I travelling with was treated poorly by one of the therapist. Because she is a bigger lady and they didn’t have spa clothes for her size the therapist basically told her she was too big. And was ignorant when she asked for something else to change into as she thought the Thai massage had comfy clothes provided and didn’t bring anything to change into. The therapist was rude and provided her with disposable panties and told her to change in the shower and didn’t even give her any privacy. This person shouldn’t be in the service industry!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

nili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing honeymoon destination!
My husband and i took a beach front room in Zazwn to celebrate our honeymoon. We loved it!! The place is beautiful and obly has about 25 rooms so it was vert intimate and we felt almost alone. The beach was right outside our room amd we enjoined the canoe and paddling board that were there for our use. The staff was very friendly amd helpful and very soon we felt at home. The hotel is a close drive to the fishermans village which is nice and has a big weekend market. The only thing i could say that wasn't perfect is that the room design is a bit outdated, but still, very comfy. Important to say thay we were looking for a very relaxed, calm vacation, and the zazen was great for that. Of you are looking for action in the evening you will have to go out. We only regret we haven't stayed for longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so attentive and kind you feel very comfortable. Food was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David, Nairobi, Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous resort
This is an amazing property!! Photos do not do it justice....usually, the photos are far nicer than the actual resort. The opposite is true here. Garden paths are thoughtfully designed and beautifully decorated. Restaurant and bar have stunning views over the water. Best hotel breakfast I've ever had! Rooms are super comfortable and staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy hotel, clean and charming. Specially for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, beautiful decor and a super location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. All the staff were so lovely and friendly. Bophut beach is great and zazen is well located at the quieter end but still within walking distance of fisherman's village. Will return one day
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Ame on 15 Jan 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind comments concerning our resort and our team. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We will print out your message and show it to our team. We are sure they will be pleased with your feedback and it will inspire them to try harder and do better. We sincerely hope to welcome your back again to Zazen in the near future. We wish you all the best. With best regards from all of us. The Zazen Team. Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Georgetown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are like something out of a fairytale! Babbling rills and waterfalls, mysterious doorways and footpaths... Quite surreal at night with "candles" everywhere! The beach had been eroded by stormy weather, but what remained was soft sand and gentle blue-green waves -tension and anxiety were erased! There were a few nearby dining options for when we just wanted casual "comfort food" straight off the beach. The Staff at the Reception were amazing -so kind and helpful. I felt genuinely sad to have to leave...
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Ame on 15 Jan 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind comments concerning our resort and our team. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We will print out your message and show it to our team. We are sure they will be pleased with your feedback and it will inspire them to try harder and do better. We sincerely hope to welcome your back again to Zazen in the near future. We wish you all the best. With best regards from all of us. The Zazen Team. Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Was a place to relax. Was very much like being in what I would call paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicky, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional in every aspect of our stay. Staff are friendly and went out of their way to make our stay amazing. Menu fantastic and choice in breakfast brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful beach-side bungalow
Our room was right on the beach, which was perfect for what we wanted. Overall a beautifully maintained hotel with really friendly staff. Early September the hotel was very quiet, which was wonderful for us
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

lior

Nice place, a bit old, good service The prices of the food, drinks and taxi high!! And they add tax, felt a bit gridy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

LanieB, Qatar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very helpful and friendly. They wanted to make sure that everything was going smoothly. The food in the restaurant was excellent. We did a wine tasting and the cooking class that they offer. It was a really fun experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, lovely food, idyllic setting
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

mei chun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
out of expectation
I highly recommend people to try this resort. it is a surprise breakfast , out of expectation. the bathroom is a little hot but it is ok. there are some bugs too but it is understood for a garden villa. overall, we like it a lot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Jeju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully landscaped oasis on the beach
The beachfront room with its open-air bathroom was great. Could listen to the waves roll in and only steps away from waters edge. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The breakfast was particularly good, with incredible fresh juices to wash down the smoked salmon etc. Swimming pool was really nice also.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing resort on the beach
The resort is very quiet and the staff were all very helpful. The resort is on a beach, the area of the hotels beach area is fairly small but it is at the end of the beach so feels very secluded, it's a nice place to relax. The sea is calm and shallow, so it would be good for kids or those that don't swim that well. There is a 2-seater kayak and a paddle board available for use for free. My only complaint would be that the open bathroom is a haven for mosquitoes, after a few days there I have dozens of bites. I would think that some netting over the open areas wold be worthwhile. The location is good if you want to be way from the noise, there are a few restaurants around though, and you can walk to Fisherman's village (20 minutes down the beach or 30 minutes by road), where there are lots of restaurants and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed here for 2 night. Staff are very friendly and helpful! The beach is great with lots of places to seat. Pool is small but very nice. Big room, very privete. Hotel restaurant is very nice, breackfast was very rich and super taisty. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jodie, Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A magical stay for couples
What a beautiful resort I could not complain about one thing, we stayed at zazen for 11 nights and loved every second of it. The staff cannot do enough for you, the food is definitely the best on the island and the hotel itself is very romantic and tranquil with so much attention to detail. I could not recommend this boutique resort highly enough. So If you are thinking about booking you will not regret it.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique bliss
Above expected level of service and enjoyment in this wonderful resort. Would recommend anyone seeking for hotel ultimately detailed for quiet and relaxed vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

mark, perth , wa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mark s
Great hotel and staff, excellent beach villa room. Food was also very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

John, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Thailand, should be 5 stars.
EXCELLENT!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

BLGM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort at a perfect location
This was our best stay in Thailand..the pictures you see at internet are really What you see is what you get.. the garden is so lovely, the rooms are very luxurieus..and the location is perfect!! Very nice beach, swimmingpool. breakfast is good. There's only one Zazen in the world, unfortunately! If we go back to Samui we definately would love to go back here..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service v helpful, quiet location.
The staff here were excellent they booked tours and ferry tickets for us and gave brilliant local info. They do have a lot of mosquitos but they provide spray and it's a small price to pay for the amazing shady garden. The gym is very well equipped for a hotel with good air con.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lorna, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magestic with all their beautiful lights.
We arrived in the late evening and the resort looked magical. The Zazen is a boutique hotel with 26 villas so it's very quaint I would suggest more a couples than kids resort however some children were there. The staff were amazing we were looked after by Mira, Margaux and Yasmine who were a delight. They looked after us and recommended places for us to go and see. The pool is quite small but nice enough for a dip. The garden villas where spacious my only criticism is there is never enough hooks to hang things up. Also there is a step down to go to bathroom and in the middle of the night when a little disoriented you might forget the step is there. It has a Moroccan feel due to all the lovely lights and decor. Breakfast was plentiful and plenty of western and Asian courses to choose from. I would highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Ballarat Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit of Paradise
Stayed in the beachfront villa which was amazing, lying in bed and looking at the ocean every morning, what more could you want. Breakfast was superb, Myra (manager) and all her staff were great nothing was too much trouble. Location was good easy walk to Fishermans Village, shops and restaurants. Would stay here again in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection in Paradise
This was our first time in Thailand and we wanted a RELAXING holiday and Zazen certainly delivered and far exceeded our expectations in every regard. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were greeted with the friendliest staff who couldn't have been more accommodating or attentive to us. Upon arriving at reception it was a picture of serenity and we immediately fell in love with the place. It was like a little piece of paradise. We were escorted to our beachfront villa which was perfectly located on the beach with stunning views of the sea. The villa was very spacious with nice decor and one of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in! Conveniently located a few steps from the villa was not only the beach and the pool but the most fantastic restaurant. It provided an impressive variety of breakfast choices which was very well presented with cooked food to order as well. We had lunch and dinner in Zazen almost every day of our 6 in Ko Samui because the food was not to be missed. There was a great choice of dishes and as a vegetarian I had many options. The food was presented to a very high standard and was equally as exquisite! Add this to the amazing views and we were in heaven. The spa, also conveniently located was exactly what we needed and the massages were brilliant. We even treated ourself to a private Afternoon tea in the restaurant which was delightful. Every day at Zazen was utter bliss and can only be described as perfection in Paradise! :) <3
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique Resort Paradise
We loved our stay at Zazen. The hotel grounds are magical, so peaceful and wonderful attention to detail. An oasis. The staff was also extremely professional and helpful. Rooms were very comfortable and food cannot be beat! Pool was smallish but lovely. The only downside to Zazen, and Bophut in general, is that the beach is not as nice as Mae Nam or others on the islands. There are a lot of boats anchored right in front of hotel and there is a small polluted stream that outlets right next to the hotel. It is still good for walking. But if you are looking for a great boutique resort that and are not as concerned about a perfect swimming beach Zazen 100%++!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
better than expected!
everything was wonderful. the only comment I have for management is take better pictures! your photos on hotels.com dont do the reality justice. the landacaping and details in concept design are great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gen at Bophut!
Wonderful boutique hotel, lovely grounds, well appointed rooms, staff was amazingly helpful, courteous and friendly. Managers cocktail party a nice touch. The champagne with the bountiful breakfast buffet is a classy offering!

10/10 Excellent

ugo, sydney ex london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As close as it must be to go to paradise
Everything is exquisite from the staff to the architecture to the gardens to the beach and view and location

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet beachfront boutique hotel.
Nice beachfront hotel, friendly staff, very child friendly and with good options for getting around. Within walking distance to Fishermans Village, roughly 20 minutes walk.

10/10 Excellent

L A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Pip, AUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Loved borrowing the kayaks and stand up paddle boards each day after a fantastic breakfast overlooking the beach. Had a great week. Thanks!
Response from Claudio Rauch on 22 Sept 2016
Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking your time to review your experience at Zazen Boutique Resort &Spa. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed your holidays here and it would be a pleasure welcoming you again! Warm greetings from Samui, Claudio Rauch

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Priscilla, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel
I had a lovely stay in the Zazen Hotel The staff is very helpful and friendly , breakfast is amazing and location is great for bars and restaurants The only down part is that the beach where the hotel is located is not very good for swimming as the sea is a bit muddy but we rented a car and went to several other different beaches

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zazen in paradise
The Zazen was an excellent choice. The staff was wonderful, and the food was outstanding. The location is great for the beauty and feeling of seclusion, yet a short walk to Fisherman's Village (shopping and dining). The property is an oasis tucked next to a mangrove and directly on the quiet end of Bophut beach. The restaurant on the property is outstanding, and the breakfast better than most in Thailand. If you are seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, this is the place.

8/10 Good

R&J, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would go again
Fabulous boutique hotel. With no doubt the nicest on that beach as tucked away at the end of it in a quiet area. Fabulous lay out and beautiful details throughout the property. If I went again I would book a beach villa as the garden villa we stayed in was too close to the road and I am a light sleeper so that was the only negative point.
Response from Claudio Rauch. on 2 Jul 2016
Dear R&J, Thank you for sharing your experience at Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa. We are thrilled to read that you had a good stay with us, and it would be a pleasure to welcome you again. Warm regards from Samui, Claudio Rauch.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpecedly Gorgeous
Was not expecting this hotel to be as beautiful as it was. Grounds and villas are stunning, and the staff (particularly pool/beach service staff) went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. An amazing value for the level of stay we enjoyed. We'll be back!
Response from Claudio Rauch. on 2 Jul 2016
Dear Valued Guest Thank you for reviewing Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa. We are thrilled to have exceeded your expectation and that you are satisfied of your stay. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again when you come back. Warm greetings from Samui, Claudio Rauch.