The music selection is amazing on your channel, love hearing your picks throughout the years. That, and how you never show your face and do this all on 1 canon gx7 mkII(or whatever) is mind blowing. No drone, no go-pro, no $4,000 camera w/a $1,500 lense. Always calm and relaxing to watch your channel and a cool bonus when we get to hear you speak with the locals. Keep up the good work :)
First of id like to thank you Bkk112 for some great vids and content, i came across youre channel a few days ago. Really good stuff, for someone like myself going to have my first trip to Thailand in november going to be solo traveling, and was actually looking at ARK Bar Resort to stay for part of the trip, So this is more or less prefect timing(mark up for the the timing), since ill be booking over the next few days, And am planing on spending some time on Koh Samui, for some beach chillen, this place looks like it will do nicely. **On a side note** Ive pretty mutch been clicking next .. one after another on yer videos non stop past few days ha ha ! Great stuff! So again thank you and keep up the good/fun work you do !
Cheers Søren, it takes a lot of effort putting the videos together so it's always good to receive positive comments such as yours. Thanks for watching :)
Most welcome ! I know, but as long and you have fun and enjoy what you do it should least feel "Less" of the hard work :) And i cant wait to go experience Thailand bring forth November ! fun fact, me beeing 5foot 2, iam gona find the tallest LB and stroll down walking street picture that for a WTF moment *shitz and giggles*
Now this is what a hotel review should be like. Spot on my friend. Was looking at this resort but after seeing this video, I'll pass. Gotta have the sunset. Would be banging if you finally got to the resorts on the western and northern side and reviewed them. Will be in krabi in October and would love to visit Samui. Never been.
Good video. I like that you showed the map of where it is along with prices for everything as well as the rules etc. It looks like a nice place but mostly for a younger western crowd. The breakfast options are a good idea.
This is exactly the review I needed to see regarding this resort. I have reserved a Premiere Deluxe Room for February. It looks like a great time is had by all those that choose to stay here! How do you think this area holds up against Pattaya?
Great job on the in-depth review. It's definitely a happening place, but I'd rather get the cheapest room they have and spend the difference on freelancers :)
Stayed there 4 times. Upside: Nice rooms, very clean and smells fresh. All rooms have a balcony. Friendly and helpful staff. Located smack in the middle of the night life. Beach is 10-70m away from the room. They have pretty good food, both Thai and western. On busy nights there is freelancers roaming, if you are in to that thing. Downside: The music. If you don't like dance/house music playing from 9-10 am to 2-3am. Don't even bother tbh. The prize of everything is pretty expensive, the room, the laundry service, food and drinks. If you choose to stay here my tip is to book a room on the far right side of the hotel(left side of the map in the video) where you check in in the smaller reception around the corner. I believe it's the south side of the hotel, close to the tree bar. Those rooms are significantly more quiet than the rooms close to the pool area.
I'm not arguing with you, but then before Covid-19 there was a great hotel, there was a great restaurant, I dined there many times and there were great parties! Already after it was possible to travel to Thailand, after the pandemic, after ArkBar started working there, it’s not as cool as it used to be¡ I hope everything will come to life. Have been to Koh Samui many times before Covid-19 both in January 2023 and April 2023, always on Chaweng Beach, beloved Koh Samui and Chaweng Beach.
never stayed there , but walked through the place and had drinks at the bar , was always concerned about noise and heaps of people using it as a party zone, maybe its not as bad as i imagined to stay
back in 2000 that was a tiny shack on the beach with 3 little rooms, loved it then but too big now, and still owned by Mario (an Austrian ex chef) and his Thai (ex) gf i think he now drives around in a Ferrari !!!!!
boss ark bar was not guest friendly for me, probably because you were alone. i tell you because i paid minimum 3000 baht 😂🙈 nice hotel for party people, centre of nightlife, and quite nice beach . regarding the ark bar staff yep there‘s a lot, the night security guards became our friends 😅 never noticed the tree bar in my 10 days at arkbar...
You have to be alone for the guest friendly thing to work. This is because the max occupancy of nearly all hotel rooms in Thailand is 2 by law. I liked the Ark bar and would definitely stay again. Thanks for watching :)
I like me music, would not mind a couple of nights there but at 53 years old might be too old. Just that i still like the music. Not a poser just a music freak. A beer/cola or whatever one drinks always tastes better with a band ,DJ, singer, i dont care which.
Here's my question and I am genuinely curious; why go all the way to Thailand just to spend time around mostly other caucasians? Sorta defeats the whole purpose if you ask me. I'd rather go to a place that was mostly Thai. Heck, I can go to Destin Florida and be at the beach with other white people if I want that. Just my humble opinion.
worst thing about ArkBar is the horrible music over there, somewhat between EDM and dubstep. Not like I had something against electronic music, which is my life, but ArkBar's DJs (or their music) are the worst. Why not chill deep/progressive house or just some proper techno? Sound Club closed too as we painfully learned last month, leaving you basically nowhere to go at Samui if you're after clubbing :( Next year, no Samui for me I guess.
Just one of the standard Bangkok112 shots, along with classics like pick up & put down the telephone, turn the refrigerator to max, and flick the hangers in the wardrobe. Yes, I've been watching for ages too, lol.
Just a warning to anyone looking to go next year, its gonna be flooded with rock lads absolutely horsing around, so take caution
Rock lads? Mmmm who gives, ill chuck them in pool
Marc whelan yu fox yurah don’t be chatting muc about us rock lads were not called rocks for no reason we are hard we are kings
@@cianfitzpatrick710 up the rocks lads
@@joeob7866 me and jobey do the carpentry
Never talk smackerdoo again you weasel. Fox yea
@@cianfitzpatrick710 nah mate, yis are simply as dense as rocks
If they played the chill out tracks during the day I’d consider going there! Just not a fan of a continuous pulsing beat at all times!
The music selection is amazing on your channel, love hearing your picks throughout the years. That, and how you never show your face and do this all on 1 canon gx7 mkII(or whatever) is mind blowing. No drone, no go-pro, no $4,000 camera w/a $1,500 lense. Always calm and relaxing to watch your channel and a cool bonus when we get to hear you speak with the locals. Keep up the good work :)
First of id like to thank you Bkk112 for some great vids and content, i came across youre channel a few days ago. Really good stuff, for someone like myself going to have my first trip to Thailand in november going to be solo traveling, and was actually looking at ARK Bar Resort to stay for part of the trip, So this is more or less prefect timing(mark up for the the timing), since ill be booking over the next few days, And am planing on spending some time on Koh Samui, for some beach chillen, this place looks like it will do nicely. **On a side note** Ive pretty mutch been clicking next .. one after another on yer videos non stop past few days ha ha ! Great stuff! So again thank you and keep up the good/fun work you do !
Cheers Søren, it takes a lot of effort putting the videos together so it's always good to receive positive comments such as yours. Thanks for watching :)
Most welcome ! I know, but as long and you have fun and enjoy what you do it should least feel "Less" of the hard work :) And i cant wait to go experience Thailand bring forth November ! fun fact, me beeing 5foot 2, iam gona find the tallest LB and stroll down walking street picture that for a WTF moment *shitz and giggles*
There are all-included resorts in Turkey (Antalya & Mersin) for a similar 70-80$ / day. Food, internet access and all drinks are free.
You are really good at this job. I like to watch your videos💖
Now this is what a hotel review should be like. Spot on my friend. Was looking at this resort but after seeing this video, I'll pass. Gotta have the sunset. Would be banging if you finally got to the resorts on the western and northern side and reviewed them. Will be in krabi in October and would love to visit Samui. Never been.
Good video. I like that you showed the map of where it is along with prices for everything as well as the rules etc. It looks like a nice place but mostly for a younger western crowd. The breakfast options are a good idea.
This is exactly the review I needed to see regarding this resort. I have reserved a Premiere Deluxe Room for February. It looks like a great time is had by all those that choose to stay here! How do you think this area holds up against Pattaya?
Good review, I once stayed at the same spot before it was Ark Bar back in 2004. Stunning part of the beach.
Great job on the in-depth review. It's definitely a happening place, but I'd rather get the cheapest room they have and spend the difference on freelancers :)
Stayed there 4 times.
Upside: Nice rooms, very clean and smells fresh. All rooms have a balcony. Friendly and helpful staff. Located smack in the middle of the night life. Beach is 10-70m away from the room. They have pretty good food, both Thai and western. On busy nights there is freelancers roaming, if you are in to that thing.
Downside: The music. If you don't like dance/house music playing from 9-10 am to 2-3am. Don't even bother tbh.
The prize of everything is pretty expensive, the room, the laundry service, food and drinks.
If you choose to stay here my tip is to book a room on the far right side of the hotel(left side of the map in the video) where you check in in the smaller reception around the corner. I believe it's the south side of the hotel, close to the tree bar. Those rooms are significantly more quiet than the rooms close to the pool area.
Looks like an 18-30 Ibiza resort... screw that, I like Thailand to be Thai.
Me too. waaaaaaaaaay too many Westerners!.
Great review dude, very informative. Thanks
Looks like a well run no nonsense resort. Keep the vids coming loving it.
I'm not arguing with you, but then before Covid-19 there was a great hotel, there was a great restaurant, I dined there many times and there were great parties! Already after it was possible to travel to Thailand, after the pandemic, after ArkBar started working there, it’s not as cool as it used to be¡ I hope everything will come to life. Have been to Koh Samui many times before Covid-19 both in January 2023 and April 2023, always on Chaweng Beach, beloved Koh Samui and Chaweng Beach.
Great job as always....You do give good reviews....Ark Bar looks like my kind of place, even though it may not be everyones cup of tea...
i already been in arkbar hotel beach resort in two weeks, i stay in deluxe room only i paid almost 20k baths
Could I ask what time month you went?
I love you guy and I love Koh Samui, my favorite dream place in the world!
Hi Bkk112, as always nice video. Missed you. Dead Farang are on the way to you he is on island called Tay ! ))
Excellent report/review.
Great video as always. Best regards from Polish fan (from China).
Great review 112, thank you.👍
Some of the greatest horseplay of all time
never stayed there , but walked through the place and had drinks at the bar ,
was always concerned about noise and heaps of people using it as a party zone,
maybe its not as bad as i imagined to stay
$85 a night is pretty steep. Is there any extended stay rates?
Any free lancers in this place?
missing this place so muchhhhh
Some of the greatest horseplay of all time has happened here
back in 2000 that was a tiny shack on the beach with 3 little rooms, loved it then but too big now, and still owned by Mario (an Austrian ex chef) and his Thai (ex) gf
i think he now drives around in a Ferrari !!!!!
10:11= 2 shower cap !!! one for your short time girl in daytime and one for your long time girl in nighttime...
boss ark bar was not guest friendly for me, probably because you were alone. i tell you because i paid minimum 3000 baht 😂🙈 nice hotel for party people, centre of nightlife, and quite nice beach . regarding the ark bar staff yep there‘s a lot, the night security guards became our friends 😅 never noticed the tree bar in my 10 days at arkbar...
You have to be alone for the guest friendly thing to work. This is because the max occupancy of nearly all hotel rooms in Thailand is 2 by law. I liked the Ark bar and would definitely stay again. Thanks for watching :)
*Keep all the loud and irritating people in Ark Bar and leave the rest of Samui for the decent people*
Hey
Keep the old creeps out of Ark Bar
So where will you be drinking?
Your soi7 white hair guy
Haha, we are in chaweng now. 500m away from ARK Bar. Juhu
I hope you abused their WIFI like they informed you to at 14:17 :D lol
Some of the world's greatest horseplay happens here lads from the brollege full send every year here 10/10
I like me music, would not mind a couple of nights there but at 53 years old might be too old. Just that i still like the music. Not a poser just a music freak. A beer/cola or whatever one drinks always tastes better with a band ,DJ, singer, i dont care which.
Absolutely sending it
Italian fan here. Dude, try to visit Iloilo.
Here's my question and I am genuinely curious; why go all the way to Thailand just to spend time around mostly other caucasians? Sorta defeats the whole purpose if you ask me. I'd rather go to a place that was mostly Thai. Heck, I can go to Destin Florida and be at the beach with other white people if I want that. Just my humble opinion.
Good vibe tunes
I have to email you so I can set up to come out.
DJ plays music by the pool from 2PM-2AM?......(>
Who needs a boyfriend when you can sit on one of the water jets..... 6:04
I don't want a daughter
Nice hotel price 🤧if u on a budget like me(no weed) no bowling,admusement parks, is nuts 🥜 2 me 🤦🏿♀️🤦🏿♂️
Shud have taken the pool view.. it's noisy either way
Look's like the right place to stay n enjoy
Thanks for sharing 🌷
It's looking cheap, 82$ for this room is wayyy to much. First impresions - big fine, for leaving the balcony open ! Great !
koh samui is really expensive than pattaya
you just know they're pissing in the pool by the pool bar
Wow 😋
Wow
What no breakfast? No meals consumed? lol
Phuket, Pattaya, BKK..... Forget Samui :D
worst thing about ArkBar is the horrible music over there, somewhat between EDM and dubstep. Not like I had something against electronic music, which is my life, but ArkBar's DJs (or their music) are the worst. Why not chill deep/progressive house or just some proper techno? Sound Club closed too as we painfully learned last month, leaving you basically nowhere to go at Samui if you're after clubbing :( Next year, no Samui for me I guess.
who’s here from the posh boy vid
⚠️ Warning ⚠️ you make experience to greatest horse play of all time
No smoking inside the room lol
Dreams Country
8008-BOOB
Martin Crabtree looks like you also have beeen following his videos since ages😉
Just one of the standard Bangkok112 shots, along with classics like pick up & put down the telephone, turn the refrigerator to max, and flick the hangers in the wardrobe. Yes, I've been watching for ages too, lol.
Brings back calculater memories in school.
Chicken for breakfast.
U buy drink and u eat free in eu. 25e their shity omlet breakfest
No thanks....not how I choose to spend my holiday.
Not the place to be! Like ibiza . Never ever!
Employees stole money 💰
Song please ?