The island of Koh Samui (or Ko Samui) in the Gulf of Thailand offers visitors a tropical island escape. Travelers can't expect much solitude, however, as it is one of Thailand's most popular islands and caters almost entirely to international tourists. Because of this, finding a resort on the island is simply a matter of deciding how much you prefer to spend.
Located on Koh Samui's northeastern coast, the Ark Bar Beach Resort offers more than 100 deluxe and superior rooms directly adjacent to a white-sand beach. All accommodations have a contemporary design and come with amenities such as air-conditioning, private bathrooms with hot showers, private balconies, satellite television and in-room breakfast service. Guests can enjoy the hotel's tropical gardens with hundreds of exotic flowers and outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. The on-site, full-service restaurant and bar serves both Thai and international food, including an English Breakfast. Guests can order newspapers of their choice from reception.
Ark Bar Beach Resort
159/75 Moo 2
Boput Chaweng
Koh Samui Suratthani 84320
Thailand
011-66-77-961-333
ark-bar.com
The Briza Beach Resort & Spa uses traditional Thai architecture to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere set along Chaweng Beach. Guests stay in private luxury villas with either direct access to the beach or the pool area. Each villa on this heavily landscaped property features a separate shower and bathtub, a private terrace, air-conditioning, DVD player and wireless Internet access. The resort has a wine room with tastings and international varieties, a full-service restaurant and bar, a beach bar, a library with books and CDs, a computer station and a luxury spa.
The Briza Beach Resort & Spa
173 /22 Moo 2
Chaweng Beach, Tambol Bophut,
Koh Samui, Surathani, 84320
Thailand.
011-66-77-231-997
thebriza.com
Guests of the Samaya Bura stay along the white sands and tropical waters of Lamai Bay on Koh Samui's southeast coast. The hotel uses modern designs, adding a contemporary twist to traditional Thai architecture and styles. Rooms feature the same interpretative design and feature amenities like wireless Internet access, cable television, private balconies and private bathrooms. The hotel's restaurant, with seating overlooking the ocean, serves Thai and international cuisine. Guest's can enjoy homemade pastries and bread at the on-site bakery or drinks at the open-air lobby bar. Additionally, the resort has a fitness center with free weights, machines and yoga and Thai kickboxing courses, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa.
Samaya Bura
171/4-9 Moo 4
Lamai, T. Maret
Koh Samui, Suratthani 84310
Thailand
011-66-77-913-250
samayabura.com
