Address: 111 moo 2 tham on maret , Ko samui 84310, Thailand
Driving through the remote dirt roads of the south coast feels like a trip through Jurassic Park. Centara's villas are set right where the wild thicket meets a deserted patch of boulder-strewn sand. Pavilions and terraced boardwalks, which climb over the rocky landscape, link the chic, wooden cottages.There's a lot to be said for older resorts. For one thing, the tropical gardens have time to grow in, creating a real desert island atmosphere. Centara Villas Samui is one of the most tasteful resorts on the island, with elegant wooden cottages linked by raised boardwalks, cutting between swathes of ferns and exotic jungle blooms (frangipani, bird-of-paradise flowers, bougainvillea...you name it). The whole hillside gets cooling afternoon breezes and there are several sky-blue swimming pools on terraces running down to the beach. This is a great option for families. As well, there's an idyllic sand and boulder beach, with a channel cut into the reef for swimmers and snorkellers. Other facilities include a well-regarded spa and a watersports centre offering scuba diving, kayaking and other salty activities.
There's a lot to be said for older resorts. For one thing, the tropical gardens have time to grow in, creating a real desert island atmosphere. Centara Villas Samui is one of the most tasteful resorts on the island, with elegant wooden cottages linked by raised boardwalks, cutting between swathes of ferns and exotic jungle blooms (frangipani, bird-of-paradise flowers, bougainvillea...you name it). The whole hillside gets cooling afternoon breezes and there are several sky-blue swimming pools on terraces running down to the beach. This is a great option for families. As well, there's an idyllic sand and boulder beach, with a channel cut into the reef for swimmers and snorkellers. Other facilities include a well-regarded spa and a watersports centre offering scuba diving, kayaking and other salty activities.
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Atmosphere: Opulent and Low-key
Check-in / Check-out Earliest check-in: 2:00 PM Latest check-out time: 12:00 PM
US$65.00 per night
(US$32.50per person per night)
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Watersports are a major attraction here - just rent a kayak and paddle around the headland to find your own undeveloped cove. Then there are the swimming pools - three of them - and the spa, which offers the full range of massages and rubs.
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