Koh Samui Travel and Tourism, Hotels and Resorts

Tong Sai Beach Cove and Tongsai Bay Hotel

hotels@samuiwave.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:30:34 -0600

North of Choengmon Beach and separated by an area of granite rocks reaching into the sea is a secluded beach cove: Tong Sai Bay on Koh Samui. Tong Sai Beach is very quiet, pristine and clean. There is only one hotel at this beach, the stylish, well-appointed Tongsai Bay Hotel. In fact, the only access to Tong Sai Beach is by boat or through the resort's premises. Yet Tongsai Bay Hotel is a warm and welcoming place, and greats its day visitors with the same hospitality which is enjoyed by the staying guests.

The hotel has three excellent restaurants with great views over the beach and the sea. The property is beautifully landscaped with an abundance of tropical flowers and orchids. The hillside is peppered with delightful small villas, offering exquisite accommodations to the hotel guests. Most of these villas have a vista patio and overlook Tong Sai Bay and the northern tip of Koh Samui. Some teak covered decks have Gazebo beds with mosquito nets and bathtub, promoting the "Great Outdoor Living" concept of Tongsai Bay Hotel (see pictures).

Tongsai Bay is a magnificent place on Koh Samui. Whoever visits will want to stay. The hotel offers beachfront suite rooms and hillside cottage villas including extra spacious Grand Villas. Beachfront suites are available from 8,500 Baht per night, and Grand Villas start at 18,500 Baht per night. The exact room rates at Tongsai Bay Hotel can be found on the rate table. Online reservation is available for Tongsai Bay Hotel.

Koh Samui Hotel Intro: Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort

hotels@samuiwave.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:28:24 -0600

Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort on Koh Samui is located at the beachfront of the northern section of Chaweng Beach. This pleasant small hotel is prominent for its attentively landscaped gardens with streams, waterfalls, fountains and ponds as well as the renowned Olivio Italian Restaurant on-site.

The hotel offers 40 rooms and villas ranging from 45 to 66 square meters in size. Every room and villa is air-conditioned with king size teakwood beds. All rooms have a Jacuzzi bathtub for two, a private patio or terrace, satellite TV, telephone, in-room electronic safe, tea/coffee electric kettle, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, and umbrellas.

For total relaxation Baan Haad Ngam Resort offers a stunning beachfront infinity edge swimming pool and a Natural Herbal Spa ‘Satira Herbal Spa’.

Superior Rooms at Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort cost between 4,350 Baht and 7,200 Baht per night depending on the time of travel (seasonal rates shown on the reservation form). Deluxe villas rent from 6,300 baht to 9,100 Baht per night and Executive Villas are available for 10,850 Baht per night and up.

Coral Bay Resort

hotels@samuiwave.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:59:43 -0600

Beachfront hotel with 53 bungalows and villas on a 10 acres plot of ocean front land at the northern section of Chaweng Beach.

Characteristic: Coral Bay Resort is designed for travelers in search of a relaxing and eco-friendly holiday experience. The peaceful natural environment of Coral Bay Resort minimizes the stress of today's urban lifestyle and offers a welcome alternative to crowded concrete establishments.

Hotel pictures: http://www.samuiwave.com/samui/coralbay/

Room sizes: various types of bungalows and villas (e.g. Deluxe Double Bungalow: 40 square meter bedroom and 25 square meter outdoor living room - i.e patio).

In-room amenities: Air-conditioning, ceiling fan, personal safe, international direct dial telephone, mini-bar, tea & coffee-making facilities, bathrobe.

Hotel facilities and services: Swimming pool with children’s section, restaurant, spa, video theater with 61-inch projection screen.

Spa: Amata Spa islocated next to the swimming pool with cool interiors and intimate setting. It is an ideal hideaway for a day of pampering and healing.

Restaurant: Pakarang Restaurant serves delicious, authentic Thai cuisine. Coco-Rock Beach Bar makes succulent sunset cocktails.

Swimming pool: Hillside fresh water swimming pool with children's section. Magnificent ocean panorama from the pool.

Current room rates (2006): e.g. Superior bungalow (30+20 sqm): 2,850 Baht per night during low season and 3,600 Baht per night during high season. Beachfront deluxe bungalow (40+25 sqm): 5,000 Baht per night during low season and 6,250 Baht per night during high season. Also deluxe family bungalows (2BR) and Baan Chomjan Villa (3BR), see the hotel rate table.

The Imperial Samui Hotel, Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui

hotels@samuiwave.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:28:45 -0600

Chaweng Noi means "Little Chaweng", the pocket size issue of Samui's party and shopping capital Chaweng. The beach here is made of the same famous white sand, but has a few tall granite boulders added for character. Of course coconut palms abound, and the sea is crystal clear and blue as if freshly painted.

At this idyllic sanctuary between sand and rocks and coconut trees is an exceptional resort designed, built and decorated in Mediterranean style - The Imperial Samui Hotel. Of course guests receive a traditional, warm, friendly Thai-style welcome and find their rooms tastefully decorated, comfortable and equipped with all the amenities of a luxury hotel.

An impressive beach-side salt-water swimming pool is set between the rocks. There is a second fresh-water swimming pool with Jacuzzi and a tennis court with flood lighting (the cooler temperatures of the evening make for a more enjoyable match). There are also steam bath, sauna and spa rooms for a full range of wellness treatments.

Grand Samui Holidays at Poppies Samui Resort

hotels@samuiwave.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:22:04 -0600

Known as Koh Samui's most exclusive "boutique hideaway”, Poppies Samui Resort is a beachfront hotel at the southern section of Chaweng Beach. Poppies’ seashore is a silky, white sand beach and clear, emerald waters and sandy bottom of the sea for perfect swimming and bathing. Poppies’ exotic resort gardens are traversed with meandering paths, bubbling streams, fishponds, teak bridges and waterfalls. A free form swimming pool and Jacuzzi is encircled by natural rocks and situated between the gardens and the beach.

Poppies restaurant is an island institution for the most romantic dinner arrangements “Dine under the stars” or “Ayuthaya-style teak pavilion” dining. Poppies Restaurant offers the very best of international and Thai cuisine complemented by a sophisticated selection of fine wines from the best regions of the world.

Body Care Spa, on-site Poppies Samui Resort, offers a comprehensive range of massage and body treatments and beauty services in a tropical sala ambience.

The 24 cottage villas at Poppies Samui Resort are sprinkled over the resort estate with ample open space between them. They are partitioned into a sleeping area with queen size bed and a living area with sofa that converts into a second bed if needed. The rooms have air-conditioning and ceiling fans, electronic safe, mini-bar, satellite-TV, hair dryer and electric tea/coffee kettle.

Prices for Deluxe Cottage Villas range from 7,600 to 9,900 Baht per night and vary with Samui’s travel seasons (see the hotel reservation form).