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Tubtim resort

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In business since 1981, this popular resort is set at the southern end of Ao Tubtim and remains one of our favourite places on Ko Samet. Choose between the older wooden fan bungalows out back or newer cement and wood ones with large porches up front. The newer ones are more comfortable, but the old wooden ones have a lot of charm, despite being quite expensive for the standard. The reception looks incongruously like a corner store, but the staff inside are friendly and help get Tubtim lots of repeat customers, particular Thais and Westerners living in Bangkok. The rooms are clean and well sized, all with private bathroom, though the ones at the very back of the resort do not have very good paths to them. Their beachside restaurant has tables right on the sand and is excellent, with a comprehensive range of Thai and Western food. Service is friendly, though can be slow in the mornings or when busy. Recommended.

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Ao Tub Tim, Ko Samet. T: (038) 644 025-7, (081) 218 7759 F: (038) 644 025-7 Visit website

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow air-con private b'room	1,500 THB	2,300 THB
Bungalow fan private b'room	600 THB	1,000 THB
Beachfront bungalow	3,300 THB	3,300 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 19th January, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 21st January, 2010

Tubtim resort reviews

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I didn't stay - 13th October, 2009
Checked out the rooms here so many now it reminded me of Butlins holiday camp.(if you don't know Wiki it). Clean airy rooms but the staff were so obviously unhappy/unfriendly to show us the budget ones 600-1000B which were also right next to the building work. We decided to check out Pudsa bungalows next door see my comments.

Tubtim resort reviewed by stoko42 on 13th October, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2009
Total reviews submitted: 5.
stoko42 also reviewed: Naga Bungalows, Natural Mystic, Pudsa Bungalows, Somewhere Else Bungalows and Restaurant.

An excellent choice - 16th April, 2009
After one night in a grimy Haad Sai Kaew resort that shall remain unnamed, Tubtim Resort was a wonderful improvement. An air con room was no cheaper than the Haad Sai Kaew rooms, but it was roomy and clean. The bathroom had flush toilets and a spacious shower. The bed was comfortable and there were no signs of insects or mosquitoes inside. The AC was quite cold. Ao Tubtim is only a short walk along the beach from the busy area, but it is a longer drive that few seem to make. There were only a handful of people on the sand or in the water at a given time. There is a store with basic items and a restaurant/bar that serves up decent drinks and great food at excellent prices. Would be very likely to return. Highly recommended.

Tubtim resort reviewed by Rioter on 16th April, 2009, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2009
Total reviews submitted: 4.
Rioter also reviewed: Grand President Executive Serviced Apartments, Two Dragons Guesthouse, Two Dragons Guesthouse.

Good beach, good food - 24th April, 2008
The bungalows are fine, food is good and the beach is nice. Some snorkelling right offshore. Staff a bit crabby but otherwise nice place to relax. Seems to attract half a gay crowd from Pattaya -- that's Thailand.

Tubtim resort reviewed by travelrock on 24th April, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2006
Total reviews submitted: 22.
travelrock also reviewed: Boonsiri Guest House, Chai Chet Bungalows, Coral Bay Resort and Spa, K.B. Resort, K.B. Resort, Kinnaree House, Koh Wai Paradise, Lanta Ilmare Beach Resort, Long Bay Resort, Mangkhon Guesthouse, New Siam II Guest House, O.T's High Life Resort, Phimai Hotel, Phimai Inn, SP Hotel, Tharn Thong Hotel, The Sun Hut, Thong Tarin Hotel, Tipa Resort, Vong Deuan Resort.

Great little spot - 17th February, 2008
Busy enough to be interesting without being crowded or noisy. Nicely distinct from the other beaches, with its own character. Lovely staff, somewhat eccentric at times. Rooms value for money. Originally intended to stay three nights but ended up staying for five and could have stayed longer.

Tubtim resort reviewed by Austerby on 17th February, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2008
Total reviews submitted: 2.
Austerby also reviewed: Riverview Lodge.

Enjoyable - 30th January, 2007
The first night I stayed at a dirty and dark bungalow but discovered Tubtim the next day and happily moved over. My bungalow here was clean and held for me as promised. I only stayed for one night but it was pleasant

Tubtim resort reviewed by kaku2005 on 30th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
kaku2005 also reviewed: Golden Temple Villa.

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Not bad - 11th January, 2007
We didn't make any reservation at Tub Tim, but stopped there and they had one room available. The room wasn't bad, but there were ants that we didn't know about and the next morning my friend's stuff was full of ants. That sucked, but other then that not bad. Not my preferred choice out of places on Ko Samet, but it seemed popular -- and a bit crowded. Still not bad.

Tubtim resort reviewed by sideflip1 on 11th January, 2007, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 9.
sideflip1 also reviewed: Ao Nuan Bungalows, Mali Namphu, Mutmee Guesthouse, P.U. Guesthouse, Rosy Guest House, Shanti Lodge, Shanti Lodge.

Lovely spot! - 3rd December, 2006
We had a lovely time at Tubtim. The beach there is totally gorgeous, and the huts are lovely, surrounded by all kinds of forest. We phoned to book with no problems, and our bungalow (800 baht) was very well crafted with timber and white washed walls, a great bathroom, and excellent flyscreening. The food was of excellent quality! The only thing is the noise from white sands resort on the next beach really travels, but other than that, it was just perfect.

Tubtim resort reviewed by kimbalina on 3rd December, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
kimbalina also reviewed: A-One Inn.

quite good - 5th October, 2006
not bad. B600 for a bungalow (fan room), clean and no mosquito inside. the food at the restaurant is so-so, but the atmosphere is great. not bad. however, i may try another place next time as it seems there are better ones on the island.

Tubtim resort reviewed by travelpig on 5th October, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2006
Total reviews submitted: 4.
travelpig also reviewed: Garden House, TR Guesthouse, Wendy House.

Our favourite place too - 25th September, 2006
It's amazing what different opinions people have. We've been to Samet twice now and think it's lovely. The travelfish reviewer for the island says ''The beaches, though completely overdeveloped... Despite its national park status, the island has been well and truly trashed by developers...'' which I find amazing. Samui yes, but not Samet (and we spent a couple of days on motorbikes and so saw most of the island). As the speed boat goes past the beaches all you can see are green hills and bungalows nestled amongst the trees. As for Tubtim resort we turned up, had a front row bungalow by the beach for 900 baht and thought the staff were very friendly. We'll certainly be returning.

Tubtim resort reviewed by gecko on 25th September, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2006
Total reviews submitted: 8.
gecko also reviewed: Bamboo Huts, Candle Light Resort, Garden House, Mutmee Guesthouse, Shambala, Supar Royal Beach Hotel and Resort.

Great value - 13th April, 2004
The newly renovated bungalows at Tub Tim are great value, 600B and they're really clean with nice verandas. You can't beat Tub Tim beach either - lots of shade and a good atmosphere.

Tubtim resort reviewed by sarah on 13th April, 2004, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2004
Total reviews submitted: 3.
sarah also reviewed: Samed Villa, Sanctuary.

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