Kanok Buri Resort in Koh Samui

Hotel Review: Kanok Buri Resort in Koh Samui / Surat Thani/ South Thailand / Thailand

Location:
This hotel is located in spectacular surroundings next to a turquoise sea and a secluded private beach, making the resort one of the most sought-after places to stay on the island. It is a charming place for couples searching for a romantic beachfront getaway set aside a stunning sunset viewpoint. Families with children are also warmly welcome to come and enjoy a memorable holiday experience on the safe & friendly white sandy beach.

To explore the island, guests can rent a jeep or a motorbike, or get a taxi to go shopping in town and enjoy the nightlife. Tourist attractions such as Grand Father--Mother's Rocks and the Big Buddha Temple are located 30 and 40 minutes away by car respectively. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the hotel from Koh Samui Airport.

Facilities:
This elegant boutique beach resort has 25 luxurious guest rooms, located on the renowned Lipa Noi romantic sunset beach. The hotel combines the very best of traditional Thai style with all the comforts of Western living. This little hideaway invites guests to escape from the busy crowds and indulge themselves with a truly relaxing holiday experience that offers a unique blend of traditional magnificence and an absolutely tranquil setting.

The facilities provided at the hotel include a lobby, 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a restaurant, WLAN/Internet access, room and laundry services, a car park and a children's play ground.

Rooms:
Each room at the resort has a private terrace which offers enchanting views of the beautiful beach and the lush tropical gardens. The rooms are all en suite with a separate shower and Jacuzzi bathtub. The rooms all have a double or a king-size bed, as well as individual air conditioning units, a personal safe, a well-stocked minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a washing machine, an IDD telephone, satellite TV, a DVD player and a hairdryer.

Sports/Entertainment:
The resort features a range of excellent facilities to ensure an enjoyable and rewarding holiday. Guests can relax with a massage and other therapies in the beachfront sala pavilion, exercise in the gym, go kayaking, canoeing or rowing, or entertain themselves with DVDs and books, or use the resort's Internet service.

The hotel offers guests use of its outdoor swimming pool with children's pool, sun loungers and parasols. The hotel also has a Jacuzzi and a sun terrace for guests to enjoy. Helpful staff at reception are ready to assist guests in organising activities and excursions on and around nearby islands. Car rental and other useful information regarding guests' preferences are also available.

Meals:The Romantico beachfront restaurant, with its large open-air terrace, faces the romantic sunset viewpoint and serves the very best of authentic Thai, western, seafood and healthy food. The restaurant's bar offers cocktails, refreshing drinks and an excellent selection of fine wines. Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are meticulously prepared based on the guests' selection from the menu.

Payment:
Both MasterCard and VISA are accepted as forms of payment.

Misc.:Helpful staff at reception are ready to assist guests in organising activities and excursions on and around nearby islands. Car rental and other useful information regarding guests' preferences are also available.

How to get there:
It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the hotel from the airport.



Visit hotel Official site: http://www.kanokburiresort.com
Contact information:
Kanok Buri Resort
84 Moo2, Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84140
Tel.: +66(0) 77 415 678
Fax: +66(0) 77 415 665
E-Mail : rsvn@kanokburiresort.com / info@kanokburiresort.com

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