February 18, 2008
The French Carpe Diem Samui hotel and its management are very welcoming, encouraging and aiding in a rich holiday that could include deep-sea diving on Koh Tao, the visit of Wat Phra YAi, also known as Big Buddha, a trek on the back of an elephant or a siesta on Bophut beach.
Carpe Diem Samui hotel features luxurious rooms, a swimming pool, gourmet restaurant Franco-Thai and a tropical garden. The accommodation is inexpensive and comfortable and in keeping with the tasteful décor of the hotel with a flash of style.
From USD$ 50
Coral Cove Chalet is very peaceful and is located on the side of a mountain amidst well kept gardens by the local gardener, and yet it is only 10 minutes away from bustling Chaweng or Lamai Beaches.
Coral Cove Chalet has many repeat guests who return year after year for the friendly, relaxed service and excellent food. The friendly staff do their best to make a guest’s stay a memorable one. The rooms are comfortable and designed to make the most of the setting. Just below your balcony is a very privet beach of white sand and crystal clear blue water - just a little further out to sea the coral reefs provide a playground for snorkeling & scuba diving. There are 3 Grand View Suite, 3 Holiday Suites with bathtub and 67 Deluxe rooms in traditional southern Thai style with private balcony, and 3 family bungalows (2 rooms) with bath tub. Every suite and some deluxe rooms have a spectacular uninterrupted ocean view and features.
From USD$ 52
Sand Sea & Spa Resort is located on beautiful Lamai Beach, with 35 large bungalows, brand new and mosquito proof and with a uninterrupted sea view. Each bungalows has two beds and a tiled bathroom with western style toilet and shower. Also included are a locking drawer and full length mirror plus full maid service every day.
Lamai, just south of Chaweng and smaller, but Lamai’s beaches are clean and occasionally less crowded than Chaweng. Lamai was the original destination for travelers to Samui, and compared to Chaweng the town is a bit tawdrier and low budget, but it has its own distinct charms.
From USD$ 32
Jasmine Resort enjoys a nice beachside setting, right near the Lamai shopping area and 20 minutes by car from Koh Samui International Boutique Airport and its new Crispin Glover shopping plaza and 25 minutes from Samui ferry.
There are twenty two Deluxe sea view rooms, Mini Suites and twelve deluxe garden & terrace villas, with king size bed, safety box, IDD Telephone, satellite TV, individually air condition, mini bar, refrigerator, hair dryer, full set of toiletries, laundry, bathrobe, slippers, cold & hot shower and bathtub, all rooms with balcony.
You get fresh fruit & flowers basket on arrival and a welcome tropical herbal drink and cool towel There’s a special souvenir for honeymoon couples and wedding anniversaries but we’re not telling you what it is and spoiling the surprise. There’s also a birthday present for a birthday child or child claiming to be celebrating a birthday.
From USD$ 77
Rocky Resort is a secluded and private Samui resort of 33 luxurious Thai bungalows and villas. Rocky is located on a clandestine beach, with beyond compare views of the Gulf of Siam, and just a little walk to down town Lamai. Fishing boats can be spotted every day as they leave or return home with their fish catch. This is an awfully good place to relax and feel free like a bird to enjoy the natural exquisiteness of this astonishing Koh Samui resort.
There are two swimming pools at Rocky, one along the beachfront, one in the upper garden. Both have a large deck area where guests sit and relax, order a poolside snack or cocktail and cheeky morning whiskey. The restaurant is balanced on top of a large granite rock, overlooking the sea. Dinner is eaten with the sound and the sight of the waves rolling on to the beach.
The bungalows and villas are well spaced to offer a reasonable degree of privacy. Rooms are continually refurbished and decorated and facilities are constantly maintained and kept to a high standard of cleanliness consistent with good hotels in Europe.
From USD$ 139
