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with a private plunge pool and an outdoor sundeck area.
http://conradhotels1.hilton.com
Langham Place Samui ~ Open for less than a year at Lamai Beach offering 77 ‘chic modern’ villas and suites, some with private plunge pools, combining local aesthetics and modern comforts. Amenities include ‘heavenly service from the Langham’s divine Beach Angels’, Chuan Spa, adventurous water sports, trekking and exploring, extensive multimedia library with films, music, magazines and books and wi-fi all around. Dining options include CHA, ‘a
new concept featuring ‘borderless dining’ which offers intimate romantic dinners served in discreet dining retreats scattered throughout the grounds or in the sala over the sea.
http://kohsamui.langhamplacehotels.com
W Retreat & Spa Koh Samui ~ On a 26 acre site at North coast Maenam beach, with 70 villas, 17 residences, a choice of restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre, was due to open in November 2010. Spa treatments will include Mexican steam therapy and a golf course is nearby.
www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels
Vana Belle Samui Resort & Spa ~ Another Starwood property, Luxury Collection branded Vana Belle, is scheduled for December 1 2011 opening. The resort will incorporate 180 rooms and 30 villas and be situated at Amphur on the island’s East coast.
www.starwoodhotels.com
BUDGET TIP Look out for honeymoon deals that include extra nights free for minimum stays.
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Banyan Tree, Samui ~ Banyan Tree’s all-pool villa resort opened in 2010 at Lamai beach. ‘Spa’ and ‘Hilltop’ are among the 178sqm to 428sqm villa choices, with a private beach with marine centre, a spa with unique hydrotherapy facilities and four restaurants.
www.banyantree.com
Hansar Koh Samui ~ Set in Bophut,
Koh Samui
THINGS TO DO
• Learn to dive or snorkel to see the rich marine life at Koh Tao
• Take a boat out to kayak among the 40+ islands of Angthong National Marine Park
• Party at Chaweng or head for a beach party in Koh Phangan...
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...then detox at a Koh Samui spa
• Head to the Lamai or Chaweng stadiums for a Muay Thai match
• Get close to wildlife at Samui’s butterfly, crocodile or snake farms and aquarium
• Bungy jump in buzzing Chaweng
this hotel opened in early 2010 with oversized rooms with walk-in rain showers. H Bistro features a roast Wagyu beef sandwich, antipasto platters and themed tasting menus, and Cube Restaurant and Marble Table, a farm to table dining concept – plus an infinity pool, spa, yoga and cooking school.
www.hansarsamui.com
ECO Choice Tongsai Bay ~ The long-established Tongsai Bay opened some new Seafront Pool Villas at the beginning of 2009 while also unveiling a substantial refurbishment of the beachfront suites. The resort’s beach bistro was also re-named ‘Po-Lad Bistro’ to reflect the native plants that grow alongside the beach at Tongsai Bay.
www.tongsaibay.co.th
BOUTIQUE Choice Rocky's Boutique Resort ~ this family- owned hotel is set over three pretty beaches with 34 villas and bungalows, either 25 metres from the beach or up in the trees with spectacular views, and a five-minute drive from Lamai Beach. Facilities include two pools and a restaurant perched on top of a giant granite rock.
www.rockyresort.com
Clockwise from top left: Tongsai Bay's sea view; Mai Samui at night; and Mai Samui's gourmet dining
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