Rummana Boutique Resort & Spa in Lamai Beach

Hotel Review: Rummana Boutique Resort & Spa in Lamai Beach / Koh Samui, Surat Thani, South Thailand / Thailand

Location:
This resort is located at the southern, quiet end of the sandy Lamai Beach, where guests can relax and enjoy a beautiful view of a white sandy beach kissed by the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. It is a short walk into Lamai town where there is a good selection of restaurants, bars, discos and various other activities. The resort is also very close to the famous Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks (or Hin Ta Hin Yai in Thai) and it lies 17 km from Koh Samui and 18 km from Samui Airport.

Location Information
Rummana Boutique Resort’s location is a perfect jump-off point to visit these many interesting places:

-Samui International Airport - 30 minutes by car
-Bangkok – 1-hour flight
-Lamai beach – 10 to 15-minute walk
-Chaweng beach - 17 km
-Nathon Town - 17 km
-Koh Phangan - 20 minutes by ferry
-Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks – 8-minute walk

Facilities:The traditional Thai drum, the Rummana, welcomes guests from all ends of the world to Lamai beach on Koh Samui and to the essence of boutique-resort-living at its finest. This family-friendly beach hotel comprises a total of 40 rooms, a terrace and a garden. Guests can lose themselves in a world where great service and beautiful accommodation reign supreme. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a currency exchange facility, a restaurant and WLAN Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking for those arriving by car.

Rooms:Masterfully designed in every aspect, the hotel villas and suites are perfect for a private and tranquil stay. The rooms are well-equipped and fully stocked, and wi-fi wireless Internet access is available in every room. The rooms offer a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV and a minibar. Furthermore, tea and coffee making facilities, a king-size bed, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating and a safe are provided in all accommodation as standard. All rooms feature a terrace.http://www.rummana-kohsamui.com/

Deluxe Villa

Rummana Suite

Sports/Entertainment:Spa treatments may be enjoyed at the hotel's spa, as well as massage treatments. The open-air free-form swimming and bubble pools are open daily (charges apply) and there are parasols available for an additional fee. Guests may also try their hand at windsurfing and sailing. Santi Buri golf course can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

Meals:
Guests can relish delectable Thai and international cuisine at Horapa Restaurant - named after the sweet basil leaf - which offers splendid meals and fine wines and a beautiful al fresco dining environment.

Other Services and Facilities

-Laundry service
-Room service
-Wake-up call
-Ample parking
-Tour booking desk

Payment:
American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.

Visit hotel official site:

Contact Information:Rummana Boutique Resort
124/10 Moo 3, Maret
Koh Samui
Surat Thani 84310
Thailand
Tel. No.: 66 77 418 418
Fax No.: 66 77 424 028

Arayaburi Boutique Resort in Koh Samui

Arayaburi Boutique Resort in Koh Samui / South Thailand / Thailand

Location:
The hotel is just 5 km from Samui airport, which is operated by Bangkok Airways and offers direct flights daily from Bangkok and Phuket. Thai Airways has a daily service from Bangkok to Surat Thani, the mainland. The mainland can be reached from Koh Samui by ferry (a speedferry from Surat Thani to Naton operates in December). In addition, Chaweng Beach is 7 km away.

Facilities:The beach hotel is located at Samrong Bay (commonly knows as Secret Beach) located in the north of Koh Samui. The village is ideal to escape from the crowds. The villas provide unmatched comfort and privacy, each with its own private terrace offering panoramic views of Samrong Bay. The village faces out onto a pure, white sandy beach. There are fully-equipped conference facilities available offering TV, VDO, cassette/tape recorder/player, stage platforms, A/V equipped, microphones, white boards/marker/eraser and overhead projector. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby. Bar and dining facilities are also available along with a bike rental service.

Rooms:
Rooms come with en suite bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, centrally regulated air conditioning and a safe.

Sports/Entertainment:
On offer are a swimming pool with children's pool, Jacuzzi, massage treatments, diving, canoeing, mountain biking, as well as entertainment programmes for both adults and children.

Meals:The restaurant serves a variety or different cuisines such as seafood, Thai, European and Asian specialities.
Contact information:
Arayaburi Boutique Resort
6/14 Mu 5, Samrong Bay
Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand
Visit Hotel site: http://samuiarayaburi.com/thai_page/thai_home.html

Samui Honey Cottage in Bophut Beach

Samui Honey Cottage in Bophut Beach / South Thailand / Thailand

Location:
The cottages are situated in a natural tropical garden by one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the island.

Facilities:
This resort is a family-owned and family-run business. The owners treat all guests as part of this family and offer facilities such as room service.

Rooms:
The bungalows are between 5 and 10 metres from the sandy beach, set in a tropical garden. They are very spacious (about 20 m²) and feature a large bathroom that includes a shower with a glass roof and hot and cold running water, and a beautiful furnished terrace. The accommodation units have been fitted with individually regulated air conditioning units and include amenities such as a direct dial telephone, satellite TV (channels include the BBC, Deutsche Welle TV, MTV, Sports Channel, etc.), safe and a minibar/fridge.

Meals:Guests can enjoy fresh seafood (freshly caught each day by the owner), Thai and European cuisine at the lovely Honey Seafood Restaurant, within walking distance of the bungalows.

Misc.:
Guests are requested to check out by 12 noon on their day of departure.

Contact information:Samui Honey Cottages
24/34 Moo.5 T.Bophut ,Koh Samui
Surathani, Thailand 84320

Anyavee Railay Resort in Ao Nang Beach

Review Hotel: Anyavee Railay Resort in Ao Nang Beach / South Thailand / Thailand

Location:The resort is located on Railay East beach, on Phranang Peninsula (close to Phranang Cave) in Krabi. Restaurants, bars and shopping opportunities can all be found in the vicinity. The lagoon is about a 20-minute walk away. It is some 30 minutes from Krabi International Airport.

Facilities:
The resort, which was built in 2005 and renovated in 2007, is set amidst the coconut plantation of Railay East, offering guests the beauty of unspoiled natural surroundings, as well as friendly and accommodating service. The hotel has 12 standard rooms (36 m²), 21 superior rooms (40 m²), 3 bungalows (40 m²), 20 wooden bungalows (40 m²) and 6 family rooms (50 m²). It has a lobby with reception (open from 7 am until 10 pm), hotel safe, café, bar, restaurant, as well as Internet and WLAN access (the latter subject to fees).

Rooms:En suite bathroom, satellite/cable TV, in-room safe deposit box, Internet access, mini-fridge, double beds, individually-adjustable air conditioning and a terrace are all standard features.

Sports/Entertainment:The hotel has two swimming pools - one for adults and one for children, as well as a sun terrace with sun parasols. Sport and games facilities include badminton courts, dart boards, pool volleyball, playing cards, dominos, and chess (free of charge). The nearby beach is sandy.

Meals:Breakfast is available à la carte or buffet-style (depending on the hotel's occupancy), while lunch and dinner are available à la carte or as a seafood barbecue.

Payment:The following are all accepted as methods of payment at the hotel: MasterCard, VISA and cash.

How to get there:
From Krabi International Airport, first go by car to Ao Nang or Ao Nammao pier. Then take the longtail boat to the resort (journey time approx. 15 minutes).


Visit Hotel Site: www.anyavee.com
Contact information: Best Western Ao Nang Bay Resort & Spa
31/3 Moo 2 Tambol Ao Nang, Amphur Muang, Krabi 81000 Thailand
Tel: (66) 7569-5051/4
Fax: (66) 7569-5050
E-mail: reserve@anyavee.com

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower in Pattaya

Review Hotel in Pattaya
Amari Orchid Resort & Tower in Pattaya / Pattaya / Thailand

The Amari Orchid Resort & Tower is located at the quiet northern end of Pattaya Bay. This popular Pattaya resort features the luxurious 5-star hotel 'Ocean Tower' and the idyllic 4-star 'Garden Wing'. With a grand total of 525 luxurious Superior, Deluxe, Ocean Deluxe, plus premium Executive Ocean Deluxe rooms and suites, the hotel has a wealth of accommodation options to suit the individual needs of discerning travellers.

Location:
The resort is set amid beautiful, well-kept gardens at the northern end of Pattaya Bay. The hotel's vicinity includes shops and restaurants, and Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport are 160 and 125 km away respectively.

Facilities:The resort is ideal for family holidays. In the recently opened Ocean Tower guests will experience luxurious accommodation in 297 spacious guest rooms with oversized bathrooms. Well-kept gardens with sunbathing terraces are the perfect spot for lazy days. Whether staying for business or pleasure, every visit will be thoroughly enjoyable and leave guests feeling relaxed and refreshed. Facilities on offer to guests at this fully air-conditioned establishment include a hotel lobby with a 24-hour reception and check-out service. Further amenities include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, a hairdressing salon as well as a bar, restaurant and café. Conference facilities are available and guests can take advantage of room and, for a fee, laundry services. WLAN Internet access is provided (for a fee) and there is parking for guests arriving by car.

Rooms:All rooms have stunning views of Pattaya Bay and are completed with a unique open bathroom design, providing a light and airy feel coupled with modern elegance. Rooms come with a private bathroom with either a bath or shower as standard, and further in-room amenities include a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access and a radio. A minibar and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided and, in addition to a balcony/terrace, rooms also feature individually regulated air conditioning units.

Sports/Entertainment:
Indulge in Sivara Spa's signature facial and body treatments in serene environment pools, for ultimate relaxation. Guests can enjoy two stylish swimming pools, one freeform and one lap pool, both with hot tubs. There is also a children's section and a poolside snack bar (charges apply) and sun loungers and parasols are provided. Guests can relax in the hotel's steam room or take advantage of massage and spa treatments, for an extra fee. The Ocean Tower and Garden Wing's fitness centres offer state-of-the-art exercise equipment to help guests keep active during their stays at the resort. Guests can participate in a wide variety of sports, including diving, snorkelling, table tennis, golf, horse riding, archery, and even go-kart racing.

Meals:
Essence Restaurant serves delicious international and Thai cuisine round the clock, and guests can enjoy coffee, drinks and snacks in a pleasant airy atmosphere. Mantra is an exciting new dining concept, offering pan-Asian, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine on the beachfront. Henry J. Bean's, the popular American bar and grill, also shares this sea view location.

Payment:
Cash or credit cards required upon departure. The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA.


*Check-in time: 14:00 hrs
*Check-out time: 12:00 hrs

Visit Hotel Official site: www.Amari.com/OrchidResort
Contact: Amari Orchid Resort & Tower
Pattaya Beach, Pattaya 20150
Tel. +66 (0) 3841 8418
Fax. +66 (0) 3841 8410