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Buffalo Bay Vacation Club

4.0 of 5
51/3 Ao Kao Kwai, Koh Phayam 85000, Thailand
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Buffalo Bay Vacation Club
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Koh Phayam
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Bangkok, Thailand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We Booked in to Buffalo bay as a last minute decision after having a awful night in Sabai Sabai, On arrival the owner who is also the cook and the handy man offered us two types of room we choose the room that suited our budget. The rooms are very clean and well equipped for the price we were happy... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I totally agree with the review below. which i read before going and dismissed after talking with some of my friends who had been there. The location is nice, the food is great and not pricey, BUT: - Grumpy is a feeble word to describe the attitude of the owner (who on the other hand is a very good cook).... More

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Vienna
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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disregarding the 4* (?) blue sky resort located on the island buffalo bay vacation club is the only place on koh phayam that nearly offers resort-like conveniences (serviced rooms/bungalows, hot water, wifi, 24h electricity, aircon...), but the grumpiness of the owner and the staff (mind the exceptions in the kitchen and the lovely cleaning ladies) is real turn down and... More

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Schnaittach, Germany
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

The food of this hotel is really excellent. Not only the normal Thaifood is superb but also the Mexican food (with selfmade dough of the tortillias and imported spices from Mexico). The Lebanese salad, rosmarin chicken, seafood paella and creme catalan(both to order in advance), mashed potatoes, squid with black pepper and not to forget the passion fruit shake (made... More

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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
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We had the most wonderful stay here, booked for only one night and stayed for the full 2 weeks. The food cooked by the owner and his wife was some of the best we have ever eaten, fresh fish can be ordered on request the wahoo steak is incredible ! Our room and bathroom ( western flushing toilet) was spacious... More

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Tromso, Norway
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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On internet the hotel promise kids activities, toys and possibilities for scuba diving and snorkling. In practice, however, there are not much to do for kids which is disappointing given the advertisement on Internett. In peak season the staff only work in the resturant so there are no time to attend to guests. The worse part is, however, service. There... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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The only thing he cares about is money. Good service doesnt exist in his dictionairy. More

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Zuerich
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

We had a fan bungalow which was great (no AC needed as there is always a little wind). The Bungalow is at the back of the Resort in a nice garden setting (no internet access back there, just in the front Bungalows, Restaurant and beach). The whole island is very relaxed and so are the people in the resort. Very... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We booked this spot through Agoda and when we arrived, they had no record of our booking and the owner's wife was incapable of out herself and couldn't trouble her Swiss husband while we played on the beach Still, they placed us in a room and we unpacked and had dinner elsewhere. When we returned we were informed that the... More

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SIAMADVENTURES, Owner at Buffalo Bay Vacation Club, responded to this review
24 November 2011

Unfortunately this review cannot be real and trusty. This person not talk with me, all communication was in Thai language with his wife. They made booking with Agoda 20 minutes before arriving. We check our mail twice a day and when they come they not give any voucher and we not have any booking also. She said that they make... More

Moscow, Russia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

Перевод: русский > английский The beautiful, secluded beach! Not typical of the small islands of Thailand hotel very good and clean bungalow with beautiful furniture, and equipped ventelyatorom and air conditioning.Electricity around the clock! Blyub choice in the restaurant .....))))))))) )))))) Very tasty! Any seafood, Thai cuisine, Mexican, curry, lamb .... Excellent value for money! More

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51/3 Ao Kao Kwai, Koh Phayam 85000, Thailand
Price range (per night):* 25 AUD - 132 AUD

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