"An introduction to... Koh Samui Most
Popular Boutique Resort"
A tiny magical oasis of tropical
enchantment, Poppies Samui lies on a pristine white sandy beach in
the Gulf of Siam. Located at the south end of renowned Chaweng beach,
well away from the hustle and bustle of the main resort area, Poppies
has earned its reputation, since opening in 1994
as Koh Samui most exclusive boutique hideaway.
A crystal clear free form swimming pool with natural rock
formations, and a sparkling Jacuzzi lie between the gardens and the sea.
Poppies restaurant is now firmly established as the leading
restaurant on the island, where you can dine under the stars overlooking
the beach or in the magnificent Ayuthaya-style teak pavilion beside the
pool.
Poppies gardens are considered by many regular guests to be
our crowning glory. There can not be many hotels in the world
where the gardening team receive as many accolades as the frontline
staff! Every time you walk through them you will discover some
delightful new flower or feature you missed the time before. To take
it all in, there is a strategically located sala (a Thai style thatched roofed gazebo)
in the heart of Poppies, overlooking the carp filled fishponds, where
you can sit and contemplate.
A few gentle steps from the pool lead you from the hotel directly
onto a white sandy beach. This is probably where you will spend most
of your days, lazing under white canvas parasols on our fully reclining
beach beds. Our attentive beach staff will happily set you up for the
day as well as provide continuous glasses of complimentary iced water
and bar and food service.
The beach itself is completely coral and stone free so the swimming
conditions and visibility (subject to weather) are of the highest
quality. Poppies Samui is owned and managed by an established team of
caring and experienced professionals from UK, Eire, Thailand and
Indonesia (Bali).
Getting to Koh Samui has never been easier or quicker thanks to
Bangkok Airways, who exclusively operate
frequent daily flights from and to Bangkok (domestic terminal Don Muang
Airport), Singapore, Hua Hin, Phuket and Krabi with a fleet of
state-of-the-art Boeing 717 and ATR aircraft. Koh Samui airport is
regarded as one of the most uniquely charming airports in the world.
Poppies cottages combine the very best of
Thai style with western comforts and amenities. The carved
roof panels, floors, doors and windows are of solid teak and
the fabrics are of finest Thai cotton and silk. Poppies underwent a major
refurbishment in late 2006 including brand new and
unique bathrooms with a sunken bathtub & shower set
in marble, glass sink atop a teak table and a
private garden.
Each cottage
is L shaped like a
small suite comprising a sleeping area with either a
king-size bed or twin single beds, and a living area
with an easy chair, marble table and a large
comfortable sofa that converts to a full size single
bed if required.
Of course individual
air-conditioning, ceiling fan, personal safe, flat screen
LCD television (satellite and cable channels), DVD / CD
player personal refrigerator, hair drier and free coffee &
tea making facilities come as standard.
Outside is a private
terrace with two teak easy chairs, a table and a ceiling
fan.
Poppies Samui Restaurant, located between
our beautiful free-form swimming pool and the beach, is now
firmly established as the restaurant of choice in Koh Samui,
Thailand. You can dine under the stars overlooking the sea
or in an Ayuthaya-style teak pavilion overlooking the pool.
Tempura soft shelled crab on green mango salad with chilli
vinaigrette
The Kantoke is a wonderful introduction to the exotic
flavours of Thailand
Char-grilled barracuda fillet on a
potato-pumpkin
cake with coconut
cream sauce
Really light mango cheesecake
Lunch is available until 16.00 hrs and
last orders for dinner is 23.00 hrs. There is discreet
entertainment every evening. And the highlight of the week
is our spectacular Thai Night on Saturdays, when
musicians, dancers and local artisans demonstrate their
traditional skills.
Poppies Spa offers a comprehensive range of massages, body
treatments and beauty services with experienced and expert masseurs.
You can enjoy treatments in a variety of locations including in your
cottage, your terrace or pool-side and beach-side salas. Surrounded by
greenery or with stunning sea views, our salas offer privacy
and evoke a sense of calm and utter tranquility.
Each time you visit Poppies Spa you will
be treated with complete respect for your privacy.Whether
you opt for a traditional Thai massage, a manicure &
pedicure or a facial you will leave feeling a new you.
Koh Samui. Thailand southern paradise island - the third largest in the country
- lies in the Gulf of Siam and has long been famed for its incomparable beauty as a truly tropical island. Chaweng Beach, with its silver-white powder-fine sand and crystal-clear blue water, is one of the best beaches in the world. Poppies lies on the best part, where there is no coral under the water
- just pure sand.
Koh Samui is an island of coconut palms - about 2,5 million of them. For sightseeing Samui has much to offer
- the mountainous interior conceals coffee and rubber plantations as well as tracts of untouched jungle and spectacular waterfalls. Strange rock formations abound.
The most
impressive landmark is the Big Buddha, a huge golden
image set on a rocky peninsula jutting into the sea.
Other activities include Elephant Trekking, a visit
to a Snake Farm, a Crocodile Farm, or the Butterfly
Garden.
You can watch trained
monkeys picking coconuts, or you can go mountain biking.
Poppies owns small jeeps which may be rented - this is the
recommended way to see the island, so bring your
international drivers license. For those who do not wish to drive themselves, Poppies offers chauffeur-driven day tours, with a picnic lunch provided by our Chef.
Tempura soft shelled crab on green
