Koh Samui - Island of Beauty

The island of Samui is a picturesque, tropical destination for an unforgettable holiday escape. Samui retained an essential air of tropical ease and natural charm despite the fact that it is now a well-known, upmarket holiday destination.

Samui is a small island, covering an area of only 250 square kilometers, yet it is Thailand's third largest island after Phuket and Koh Chang. It is located in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, about 500 kilometers south of Bangkok. Its coastlines are defined by long stretches of sand and quiet rocky coves. The interior is covered with dense jungle on the slopes of rugged hills up to 600 meters high.

In 1986 Bangkok Airways commenced direct flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui opening the island to many holiday makers and starting a rush of tourism infrastructure development.
The originative Koh Samui Airport was built and is owned by Bangkok Airways and provides a surprise welcome. Its thatched arrival pavilions are all open to the flowering gardens. And like in a theme park travelers are transferred from and to the aircraft by colorful little trains of open carts.

The weather on Koh Samui is pleasantly warm all year round with temperatures around 30 degrees C and up to 40 degrees C during the months of April and May. Water temperatures are almost constant at 27 degrees C, which lends the name "Asia's Bathtub" to the Gulf of Thailand.

Accommodations on the island are found at more than 200 hotels, or more exclusively, in selected private holiday villas. Many travelers prefer the privacy and independence of these holiday villas, which are luxuriously equipped and fully serviced.

It is not surprising that Samui is a popular retreat for spa treatments. The fantastic natural setting is the perfect location for pampering, relaxing, and rejuvenating the body and mind. In recent years health and beauty spas have sprung up everywhere around the island, and several will be found within walking distance from your hotel or holiday villa.

Holiday Villas on the Beach at Coconut Resorts Koh Samui Signature homes of Koh Samui, built from wood with plenty of outdoor space. Large villas with 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms, luxuriously appointed and equipped. All villas are fully serviced and located directly on Bang Por Beach. Rental rates from 5,000 Baht to 20,000 Baht per night.