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Koh Samui - Thailand |
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| Mercure Coralia Resort
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Location:
It is terraced up a straight hill, surrounded by
palm trees and a 10 minutes walk from the lively
Chaweng beach and town.
Opinion:
This is an intimate hotel with tranquil view of
Chaweng Lake on the east coast of Koh Samui. The
Hibiscus restaurant serves a superb range of international
and Thai cuisine, while the Coconut bar is open
for snacks and drinks by the poolside and the Alize
Bar opens for cocktails. There is an attractive
free-form swimming pool. |
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| Central Samui Village
- 3 Star |
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Location:
On the southern tip of Koi Samui in the middle of
Laem Set Beach about 20 minutes drive from the airport.
A coral reef encircles the white sandy beach creating
a lagoon with calm seas for both swimming and snorkelling.
Opinion:
Its sister property, Central Samui Beach
Resort, is located in Chaweng although the two resorts
are very different in style the village being smaller
and more personal. These include Reef Cafe - a beachfront
restaurant offering international and Thai cuisine. |
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| Imperial Boat House
- 3 Star |
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Location:
One of the quieter picturesqu Cheong Mon Beach.
Ten minutes drive from both the airport and the
nightllfe of Chaweng.
Opinion:
This long time favourite of the British
and European visitors re-opened in late 2000 after
a few months of closure for major renovation project.
There are two swimming pools, one a novel boat shape
close to the beach and a new Thai Garden Pool complete
with fountains. |
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| Paradise Beach Resort
- 4 Star |
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Location:
Set amidst the coconut trees. this property is just
10 minutes from the airport and is ideal for who
are content to simply relax in the comfortable surrounds
of the hotel.
Opinion:
An intimate and friendly resort on quiet Maenam
Beach in the north of the island with lovly views
towards neighbouring Koh Pha Ngan island The Paradise
Terrace Restaurant serves fresh seafood, Thai and
international cuisine and there is an adjacent Italian
restaurant that has become popular with locals and
expats alike. |
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