Archive for October, 2006

The Imperial Samui Hotel, Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

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.

Chaweng Regent Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui

Monday, October 30th, 2006

An Island under a blue tropical sky. The indigo waters of the Gulf of Thailand. This is the place to relax. There is nothing to disturb the blissful tranquility of Samui. This is a place to explore. There is much to see and do, but only at a pace you set yourself. And as for the food, can you imagine anything fresher than seafood pulled straight from the ocean? Samui is like that - a perfect place.

Amongst all this perfection, set right on the beach and with its traditional Thai buildings nestling amongst the greenery is the Chaweng Regent Beach Resort.

Currently 145 rooms, divided into Superior and Deluxe rooms in the Bungalows, Superior and Deluxe rooms in the Villa Wing, Deluxe rooms in the Regency Wing and the Garden Wing, as well as the Royal Suites in a Thai style village.

Koh Samui Hotel Intro: Iyara Beach Hotel & Plaza

Sunday, October 29th, 2006

Koh Samui’s Iyara Beach Hotel & Plaza is the island’s famous plaza hotel and boutique shopping arcade. The hotel is situated between Chaweng Beach and Chaweng Boulevard, Samui’s busiest tourist hub. Iyara, a laid-back beachfront resort with white sand, tropical sea, enticing swimming-pool and sun-deck, awakens to a bustling shopping, dining, clubbing zone right after sunset.

Iyara’s shopping arcade is the outlet of many international designer brands and Samui’s up-scale Thai-craft, antique, and real-estate ventures. Iyara Four-Seasons Spa operates five exclusive spa rooms where guests indulge in pampering, beauty and wellness treatments.

Rooms at Iyara Hotel are modern and comfortable with air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, in-room safe, mini-bar, electric tea/coffee kettle, hair dryer, bathrobe, umbrella and many more amenities. There are 65 rooms and cabanas at Iyara Beach Hotel. The spectrum ranges from superior rooms at 3,800 Baht per mid-season night, deluxe seaview rooms and Seaview Cabanas to the grand Iyara 3-room suite available for 11,200 Baht/night during mid season. Check all room prices and hotel travel dates on the hotel reservation form.

Central Samui Village Accommodations

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

In the south-east of Koh Samui not far from Lamai Beach is a rocky headland called Laem Set. Laem Set is characterized by idyllic beach coves between the rock outcrops making for perfect hideaway beaches. The Central Samui Village is located here and is a truly unique retreat. Central Samui Village has three swimming pools. Just steps from the enticing beach front pool is a wide stretch of soft, white sandy beach. The sea is warm and clear and great for swimming and snorkeling all year. Combined with the abundance of plants, trees and foliage, this tropical ambience provides the best of what nature has to offer.

Guests relax in one of a hundred exotic Thai-style villas. From its balcony each Villa has a picturesque view of the garden or sea. Rooms at the Central Samui Village are peaceful and private and come with modern day comforts such as en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, mini bar, safes and color television with cable network. Thirty villas have seaviews and all buildings spread out over a large area off scenic hillside land.

Room Categories

Garden View Villas

Central Village Garden View Villas are available in May and June 2006 for 2,450 Baht per night and for 3,550 Baht per night in July and August of the same year.

Deluxe Villas

Central Village Deluxe Villas are attractively priced in May and June 2006 at 2,800 Baht per night. The same rooms cost 3,900 Baht per night during the summer season 2006 (July and August).

Deluxe Ocean View Villas

Central Village Deluxe Ocean View Villas start from 3,300 Baht per night (May and June 2006). The price goes up to 4,400 Baht per night in July and August 2006.

All prices shown are indications only and subject to change without notice. Check the up-to-date hotel rate table and make your reservation conveniently online.

Sala Samui Resort and Spa, Choeng Mon Beach

Friday, October 27th, 2006

Samui Hotel with Private Swimming Pool Villas at Choeng Mon Beach

Sala Samui Resort & Spa is a stunning new deluxe pool villa resort. Of the 69 holiday villas on the Sala hotel complex 53 villas and suites feature private swimming pools. Sala Samui has all facilities and amenities of a modern resort hotel harmoniously blended into traditional Thai architecture for a comfortable, relaxing ambiance throughout this five-star hotel. Friendly, well-trained staff pamper guests with professional, personalized service.

Sala Samui Resort & Spa is located on pristine Choeng Mon beach on the northeast corner of the island. The hotel is only five minutes from the Samui airport and also five minutes from Bophut’s quaint Fisherman’s Village. The taxi drive to Chaweng Beach with shopping, dining and nightlife takes approximately ten minutes.