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The Samui west coast starts at Nathon,
which is the capitol of Koh Samui. All the major banks, telephone
companies and government offices are located here. although Nathon
is quite busy, everything is still done with the typical Thai
laid back attitude. In Nathon you will find a good bargain for
your money. Handicrafts, hammocks, dresses and many things you
might want to bring back from your Thailand vacation. Car ferries
will depart and arrive from the new pier almost every hour to and
from the mainland or the neighboring islands.
Nathon is also home to the island's fishing fleet, which supplies
the huge number of seafood restaurants on the island. The boats
tie up at one of the piers and can be seen most mornings before
they head out in the late afternoon or evening for a night's
fishing. If you want to sample some of the catch of the day, there
are several restaurants at the south end of the seaside promenade.
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right on the seaside belongs to Sunset Restaurant, where you can
indeed watch the sun set into the sea while sampling the
reasonably priced seafood dishes.
The layout
of the town is rather simple. Two piers extend into the sea at the
north end of town. A seaside promenade stretches south from the
piers. Another road parallels the promenade and the two are
connected by a series of small side streets. There's a number of
stalls selling cheap beachwear along the side streets, and a large
fresh market on the back street.
Nathon's piers is also where most of the day trips to
Angthong National Marine Park
depart. The tour operators will normally pick you up at your hotel
and send you back, but you can always skip the free ride home and
stay around town for dinner. All the busses
to any part of Thailand are leaving from Nathon pier. For those
who travel on a budget or for those who really like to see
Thailand the busses are a good alternative to see the real
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Along the beach
from Nathon to the south you will find some small resorts, which
almost never do any advertising, because they have guests, who are
coming for years already. This site of Samui island has hardly
changed within the last 6 years as the east and north coast of Samui is changing dramatically.. At the sandy beaches of the Tong
Yang or Lipa Noi beach you will find only a few resorts, all owned
by people, determined to keep this last undiscovered beach as
natural, but also as convenient as possible to their guests, who
are used to a high standard of accommodations, but don't want to
miss out on island charm. Tong Yang and Taling Ngam beaches are
the perfect place for a sunset walk, a nice swim in the
shallow waters or just sunbathing within a still unspoiled
landscape at the white sandy beaches without rocks, corrals and
currents. |
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The Lipa Lovely Resort
( former Big
John Samui Resort )
Tong Yang (Lipa Noi) beach |
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The former
Big John Samui Resort,
located at the quiet
TONG YANG (LIPA NOI) BEACH, is the perfect place on Koh Samui to
get away from the crowds and spend your well deserved holidays
within a beautiful hideaway surrounded by coconut plantations and a
large tropical private beach.
Big John was well known
for great hospitality and a unique family like atmosphere.
Especially if you are spending your holidays with the kids, a lot of
fun with our staff is guaranteed and usually they do not want to
leave.
The sandy beach (without any coral, rocks or currents, like in other
parts of the island) spreads about 3 km and even in the high season
couples will find enough privacy to relax without any disturbance.
Big
John Ko Samui resort was featured several times on national and
international television, newspapers (e.g. London Times) and travel
guides (e.g. Lonely Planet) and highly recommended for hospitality,
location and the Award
Winning Big John Seafood Restaurant,
with its unique charm and the exiting evening shows. |
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DETAILS |
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Rating: |
*** |
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Rooms: |
22
bungalows, 15 rooms, 4 family villas (up to 6 person), 2 beach
houses |
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Room Facilities |
air-conditioning, hot shower, Sat TV, DVD, kitchenette, mini bar,
terrace |
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In-house facilities: |
swimming pool, Thai Massage, kayak, car&motorbike rent, Internet,
national/international travel agency, Island hopping, children's
adventure ground |
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Price range: |
800,
1200, 1800, 2200, 2500, 3800, 4000 baht |
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Description: |
Beach
family resort with all facilities and one of the best services
provided on the island. Excellent value for money. Award winning
Restaurant & unique Live Shows. |
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RAJAPRUEK SAMUI BEACH RESORT
Tong Yang (Lipa Noi) beach |
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Rajapruek
Beach Resort
Koh Samui is located right next to Big John at Tong Yang beach. The
resort was rebuild in 2004 to match the needs of our foreign guests,
who require a high standard of accommodation without missing the
natural charm of a tropical island beach resort.
Rajapruek Samui Resort consists only of 9 beach bungalows and
1 large beachside villa. The bungalows are situated directly at the
beach around the beachside pool and have a breathtaking panoramic
sea view. Tong Yang Beach is one of the last Koh Samui beaches,
which still has kept its natural charm. You might watch the daily
routines of the local fishermen, who go out every night to secure
your fresh Prawn, Squid and all kinds of seafood, served in our
excellent restaurant. It is a very special retreat for those, who
like to relax on a private beach surrounded by a lush tropical
vegetation. |
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DETAILS |
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Rating: |
*** |
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Rooms: |
9
bungalows, 1
villa (2 bedrooms for up to 6 person), 60 rooms and suites |
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Room
facilities: |
air-conditioning,
hot shower, Sat TV, mini bar, terrace |
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In-house facilities: |
swimming pool, Thai
Massage, kayak, catamaran, speed boat, car&motorbike rent, Internet, |
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Price range: |
2 200, 2500, 4000
baht |
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Description: |
An intimate
exclusive hideaway. Bungalows with breathtaking sea views right at
the beach. Excellent value for money. Thai and European restaurant. |
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former "Le Royal Meridien BAAN TALING GNAM" |
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Experience heaven on
earth at
the
Baan Taling Ngam resort & spa The
Resort offers luxury and first class facilities in a variety of Thai
style accommodations. Our guests are able to choose between romantic
beachside Villas, spectacular Villas located on the Cliff Top,
deluxe rooms with sunset views over the smooth waters of the Gulf of
Siam or our honeymoon suits that fulfill anyone’s dream.
The Baan
Taling Ngam Resort & Spa,
nestled amidst a coconut plantation with turquoise seas providing a
spectacular backdrop, cascades majestically down to the beach below.
Spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, suites and villas,
decorated in rich, traditional Thai-style, overlook Taling Ngam Bay
and the 42 islands of the Ang Thong Marine National Park. With miles
of unspoiled beaches and beautifully landscaped gardens, provides
the perfect location for a relaxing holiday or honeymoon. If you
can't relax here, you can't relax anywhere! The resort lies on a
cliff top amid 16 acres of tropical gardens, with accommodation
gently cascading down the hillside to a 2.5-kilometre private beach.
All rooms and villas feature exquisite Thai furnishings and a large
balcony overlooking the sea and nearby islands. |
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DETAILS |
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Rating: |
***** |
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Rooms: |
72 luxury rooms and villas |
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Room
facilities: |
air-conditioning,
luxurious bathrooms, TV, DVD, CD-Stereo, Sat TV, spacious terrace
and all ammenities of a 5 star hotel |
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In-house facilities: |
7 swimming pools, 3
restaurants, Spa Center, sauna, beauty salon, PADI dive school
,sports center, water sports, catamaran, windsurfing, mountain bikes
tennis court, |
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Price range: |
180, 200, 220, 320, 360, 400, 450 USD |
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Description: |
the Baan Taling
Ngam resort & spa is one of the finest hotel resorts to be found
here on Ko Samui. It is a tropical island dream come true. Highly
recommend with a n excellent value for money. |
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guest reviews |
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