La Perle Resort Koh Samui

The location is undoubtedly very nice and the interior of the villas is beautiful. Each villa has a private pool at least according to the pictures on the website, however, we were very disappointed to learn that two villas had to share a pool only separated by a thin fence which does not extend down to the pool's ground and thus can easily be underswum. On our arrival the pool was dirty and of muddy colour, so we complained with the manager that we were disappointed with the villa and that the website pictures would not reflect reality. We asked him to send somebidy to look after the pool. His answer was surprisingly rude, he showed us clearly that he didn't want to be bothered by his guests and said that he had checked the pool before our arrival and that it had been perfectly clean then, thus suggesting that we had spoiled it ourselves. During the whole 3 day stay the matter was not addressed anymore, although in lesson 1 of the hospitality course for beginners it would have been his principal duty to offer us another villa or give us a discount if the pool cannot be cleaned ir at least apologise, but nothing happened. The rest of the staff by the way is equally unfriendly, they expect that you kneel down before them until they open an umbrella for you. As a summary if you ask me whether you should go to this beach for your stay on Koh Samui I'd say, yes, definitely! But you better disregard la Perle and choose a property nearby if you want ti feel welcome and at home.

We stayed here for a few days - taking on of the beachside rooms which was stunning with a fab view over the beach to the sea. Good amenities- very clean. All the staff were excellent and extremely helpful especially Tang who arranged some special birthday celebrations and could not have done more to help. And Phew who served us from the bar - always ready to bring another Singha or whip up a great cocktail! Food is just breakfast and lunch (no dinner) but there are good eateries nearby either along the beach or within a short walk back up to the main road (we liked Nam which is just before the main road). Beach is gorgeous and good swimming. Beautiful views. Bring the repellent !! We would definitely go back !!

Serious plumbing issues: low water pressure, no water for a day, clogged drains. There is no restaurant though they say there is. Wifi is very unreliable and didn’t work at all for some days. In a very poor condition overall which makes it very uncomfortable. It is on a very nice beach though. Only problem is that the place on both sides of a little road so when a truck comes it feels like it’s going through your room.