Santiburi Resort & Spa is known since 1994 as one of the island’s top resorts. Located on a quiet and peaceful stretch of Mae Nam Beach, Santiburi offers space and tranquility, combined with a high quality of standard and service.

Accommodation
The Santiburi offers two types of accommodation: Duplex studio suites called Equatorial Suites or stand-alone villas. The 12 Equatorial Suites are located in a two-storey building closer to the lobby area, facing the main pool, and available in 1-bedroom (53 sqm) or 2-bedroom (91 sqm) configuration with a sitting room on the ground floor and the bedroom on the upper floor.

Hidden among the tropical greenery, and widely spaced for optimum privacy, are 59 deluxe villas. The villas come in various sizes and configurations: Garden Villa (60 sqm), Garden Villa with outdoor plunge pool (105 sqm), Beachfront Villa (60 sqm), Beachfront Villa with outdoor plunge pool (136 sqm), Ocean View Villa with Swimming Pool (136 sqm) and the 2-bedroom Santiburi Villa with plunge pool (146 sqm). Each villa is designed like an elegant Thai home, with beautiful wooden floors, tasteful furnishings and a large terrace overlooking mature gardens or the beach. From the luxuriously appointed bathrooms to modern amenities like satellite television, DVD and CD players, everything has been provided for the enjoyment of pampered luxury.

Dining
For dining and wining Santiburi Resort & Spa offers a wide choice of various restaurants and settings, focussing mostly on Thai, Seafood and International specialities. For culinary pleasures the resort organises in-house theme nights in alternating restaurants.

Recreation & Leisure
Santiburi Resort is one of the most self-contained resorts on the islands, offering an extensive variety of recreational and leisure activities: Olympic size swimming pool with children’s pool and jacuzzi, Santiburi Spa, tennis and squash courts, table tennis & betanque, fitness centre and sauna, Beauty Salon, Library and business centre, kid’s club & baby sitting. A choice of water sports on the beach, including windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and PADI dive center. Free wireless internet in all rooms, lobby and beach.

Golf on Koh Samui
In December 2003 Santiburi Samui Country Club opened as the first and only golf course on the island of Koh Samui. Managed by the Santiburi Group preferential fees are available for guests staying at the Santiburi Resort & Spa and at Bo Phut Resort & Spa. Located on a hillside on the north coast of the island, the 18-hole championship course is designed to meet international golf course standards.

Located on the north-western tip of Koh Samui, Four Seasons Samui is a stunning hillside resort, sheltered from the rapid development that takes its course on the east coast of Koh Samui. Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the luxurious resort nestles on a secluded headland that descends steeply down towards the resort’s own private beach. This natural amphitheatre provides spectacular views of the sea and the surrounding islands and the resort is a perfect choice for an intimate getaway or peaceful holiday.

Accommodation
The resort features a total of 60 one-bedroom villas with the majority being 1-Bedroom villas (103 sqm), Deluxe 1-Bedroom villas (103 sqm) and Premier 1-Bedroom villas (103 sqm) spread out on the hillside offering garden and partial sea views. Located close or near the resort's private beach are the 1-bedroom Beach Villas (125 sqm) and Beach Front Villas (102 sqm). In addition to the villas, a variety of generously sized 1- to 4- bedroom residences are available for guests who require extra space and privacy.

Each villa offers chic al fresco living spaces with a private infinity pool and astonishing panoramas and the rooms are elegantly decorated with rosewood furnishings and accented with Thai silk accessories and custom-made artwork. Standard amenities include a large LCD flat-screen television with cable programming, iPod docking station, in-room safe, writing desk, multi-line telephone with voice mail and wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Guests also enjoy a wine cooler, private bar, coffee- and tea-making facilities.

Dining
The Four Season’s dining venues are set high above on the crest of the resort, or right on the beach. “Lan Tania” is superbly located at the top of the resort, more than 100 metres above the beach and offering Thai and Italian specialties. The beach-side “Pla Pla” restaurant is offering barbecues, seafood or luau-style dinners on the beach.

Recreation & Leisure
The resort features spa, health Club, tennis courts, a library and the “Kids for all seasons” club. Non-motorized water sports are available on site (boating, kayaking, snorkelling). Other non-motorized (windsurfing) and motorized water sports are available off-site (water ski, jet ski, scuba diving).

The Six Senses Samui is nestled on a sloping headland on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui. Breathtaking views of the cobalt-blue sea and outlying islands stretch over a 270 degrees panorama. This is a resort designed for couples and with a long list of repeaters that are attracted to its simplicity and intimacy. Doing nothing is the “order of the day” here and very few people leave the resort during their stay, some hardly see the outside of their villas.

Accommodation
With only 65 villas guests find an atmosphere of space and privacy. A choice of accommodation options are available to suit everyone’s needs: 14 Hideaway Villas (130 sqm incl. 55 sqm indoor), 41 Pool Villas (160 sqm incl. 55 sqm indoor), and 10 Pool Villa Suites. (300 sqm incl. 80 sqm indoor). Each villa is designed to ensure privacy and space while maintaining the sweeping views you are coming here for. Rooms are designer-stylish, beds are huge with white nets and rooms are spread over two levels and boasting open-style bathrooms. Pool Villas feature private infinity-edge pools which blend seamlessly into the horizon.

Dining
At Six Senses Hideaway Samui you enjoy dining in stunning and cosy restaurants that set new standards for view and atmosphere. “Dining on the Rocks” presenting 270 degrees of fantastic ocean views. “Dining on the Hill” is the venue for weekly themed evenings and BBQ seafood nights. In Villa Dining is available 24 hours.

Recreation & Leisure
There is a swimming pool and rock pool at sea level and recreation facilities include a Water Sports Centre offering windsurfing, canoeing, Hobicat and kayaking. There is an extensive library with big screen television and a DVD library. Resort activities include weekly “cinema under the stars”, Thai cooking class and wine tasting. The spa provides indoor and outdoors treatments and activities such as Sunrise Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Tibetan Yoga and Aquaearobics. The resort’s activity center “LIFE (Learning/Inspiring/Fun/Experiences) organises daily excursions around Koh Samui and to nearby islands.

Banyan Tree Samui is the third Banyan Tree Hotel in Thailand. Open since July 2010, it certainly has raised the bar for a holistic experience on the island. The resort is located in a private cove enveloped by sweeping hillsides studded with coconut palms. The gorgeous design of the stilted villas, overlooking the blue waters of Lamai Bay, is a sight to behold. Here, you can relax in the comfort of the spacious living rooms, bask in the sun, or dive into the crystalline waters of your private pool.

Accommodation
Each of the 78 villas reflects traditional Thai style architecture with incredible views from its hilltop vantage point, the villas perfectly framed by swaying palms and landscaped gardens. Choice of villa types, all featuring a large private infinity pool: 25 Garden Pool Villas (130-155 sqm), 14 Ocean View Pool Villas (130-155 sqm), 8 Hillcrest Pool Villas (130-155 sqm), 6 Beachfront Pool Villas (130-155 sqm), 10 Royal Banyan Pool Villas (130-155 sqm), 14 Spa Pool Villas (169 sqm) and 1 Sanctuary Pool Villa (316 sqm). The décor is a tasteful mix of traditional Thai elements and modern comforts such as LCD TV, audio & video player, iPod dock sourced into a stereo system, and wireless Internet connection.

Dining
Guests have the option of two restaurants that hug the cliffs surrounding the resort. “The Edge” offers all-day Asian and Western meals and “Saffron” contemporary Thai cuisine. The “Sands” is a beachfront restaurant offering a menu of seafood, steak and pizza. Or guests can choose to dine in the privacy of their own villa.

Recreation & Leisure
Recreational features include outdoor and indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym and a kid’s club. In addition to the pools the hotel has its own hydrotherapy spa called “The Rainforest”.

Spa Experience
A wellness highlight is Banyan Tree’s new “Rainforest Spa. Designed as a hydrothermal circuit, with alternating hot and cold thermal cabins, couples can enjoy 10 different hydrothermal therapy experiences including Aroma Steam, Nature's Glow and Scrub, a Finnish Sauna and the Ice Fountain for a truly invigorating wellness treat.

You can also opt for holistic Asian-inspired spa experiences, performed by fully-trained Banyan Tree Spa Academy therapists and carried out in the 10 spa pavilions with gorgeous views across the stunning Lamai beach.

Amanpuri, which means “peaceful place”, is an exclusive and luxury resort that really lives up to its word. Opened in 1988 as the very first Amanresort, it has gained worldwide recognition and has won countless awards since then. Recently celebrating it’s 20th anniversary, this extraordinary resort is still one of the most mesmerizing hotels in Thailand.

The resort commands a splendid location within a former coconut plantation that overlooks the blue waters of the Andaman Sea. Imagine: An idyllic location in a secluded natural coconut grove, on a peninsula leading down to a soft, crescent shaped beach that overlooks a turquoise Andaman Sea.

Accommodation
Guest accommodations consist of 40 elegant Thai-style pavilions and 30 private Villa Homes set within a coconut plantation and connected by elevated walkways. All pavilions feature an outdoor pavilion with a sun deck and dining terrace, a king-size bed, oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. Wireless broadband connections are available in all resort accommodations and public areas. Pavilion rates are determined according to view and location. Garden Pavilions are interspersed throughout the resort’s coconut grove while the Pavilions are set along the resort’s internal passageways. Ocean Pavilions also have sea views, while Partial Ocean Pavilions are set further back from the shore with partial ocean views.

Amanpuri also offers 30 Villa Homes, many with ocean-front settings. Each villa consists of two to six separate bedrooms, private pools, living and dining salas and personal housekeepers and cooks on hand.

Dining
Amanpuri offers casual all-day dining in various restaurants that masterfully blend Thai with European or French with Japanese culinary treats. From late November to April, weather and tide permitting, evening torch-lit barbecues are held on the beach. Room service is available 24 hours.

Recreation & Leisure
Obviously most people do not leave this resort unless they go on excursion. You can relax at the midnight blue horizon pool or indulge at the Aman Spa, a holistic sanctuary for mind and body with a host of personalised programmes and “heavenly” treatments. The Library houses over 1,000 books and a large selection of CDs. Leisure facilities include complimentary non-motorised water sports at the Beach Club. The gym is perched on a hillside with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and offers spectacular views of the Andaman Sea. Six Tennis Courts are floodlit for night play. Various Golf courses are nearby. Children are also royally entertained with high season activities and a separate pool.

The Laguna complex at Phuket’s Bang Tao Bay boasts an artificial lagoon, a golf course, a five-star resort complex, a shopping village and top-end residential developments. Of the five upscale resorts here, the smallest, but also the most exclusive is the Banyan Tree, an all-villa resort, with each of the 151 luxuriously appointed villas hidden within its own tropical garden where total privacy is ensured.

Accommodation
The Banyan Tree offers a wide range of villas, all beautifully furnished with dark woods, Thai silks and exquisite ornaments. Deluxe Villa feature all the luxuries associated with Banyan Tree hotels as well as an open-air jet-pool. The spectacular Pool Villas (1- and 2 Bedroom Villas available) feature a private swimming pool, fragrant gardens and a Thai sala. The Spa Pool Villa consists of a bedroom with king-size bed, a private pool, outdoor shower and sunken bath and in-villas massage treatments. Banyan Tree’s signature Double Pool Villa (1- and 2 Bedroom Villas available) is a secluded retreat with infinity pools with an immersed crystal jet pool and a master bedroom, surrounded by a wading pool. Double Pool Villa guests enjoy the services of a personal villa host who will attend to their needs round-the-clock.

Dining
The resort has a number of restaurants and cafés to choose from. The Saffron is an award-winning restaurant renowned for its Thai cuisine; the Watercourt offers views of the lagoon while dining on Mediterranean cuisine; and the Tamarind Restaurant is set in the tranquil surroundings of the Banyan Tree Spa and features fish, seafood delicacies and spa cuisine. You can also enjoy the ultimate romantic dinner on board The Sanya Rak, Banyan Tree's traditional long tail boat, or perhaps a tailor-made menu and in-villa barbecue in the privacy of your villa.

Spa Experience
One of the highlights of Banyan Tree Phuket is its Spa, providing a sublime spa environment with treatments inspired by Asian traditions and Ayurveda. Guests may choose to indulge in the Royal Banyan package, a three-hour signature treatment, or the romance of an 'Intimate Moments' partner massage. Afterwards enjoy delicious spa cuisine and round off your spa experience with an activity from a special programme which includes meditation and yoga classes.

Golf at the Banyan Tree
Adjacent to the resort is the Laguna Phuket Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-71 resort course, designed by Max Wexler and David Abell, that challenges golfing enthusiasts of all abilities.

Translated from Sanskrit, Trisara means 'Third Garden in Heaven', and that’s where you will feel at one of Phuket’s most intimate and exclusive resort. The resort’s location in a peacefully secluded bay on the north-western corner of Phuket ensures absolute privacy from any other developments as well as breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea. Since its opening in 2004, the Trisara has become somewhat of a landmark sanctuary for privacy, space and good taste, winning impressive awards such as “Hotel of The Year”, “Number One Resort in South East Asia” and “Third Best Resort Worldwide”.

Accommodation
Trisara offers a unique collection of 42 rooms, suites and pool villas, set far apart for absolute seclusion. The Ocean View Pool Rooms are located at the highest level of the resort and offer a total area of 117 sqm (including bedroom, outdoor deck and private plunge pool). Located further downhill are the Ocean View Pool Villas (240 sqm) with larger pools; and the Ocean Front Pool Villas (240 sqm) occupying prime space near the beachfront. Trisara also offers spacious Ocean View Spa Pool Suites (239 sqm) and a luxurious 2-Bedroom Ocean Front Pool Villa (300 sqm). Inside, the villas are stylish and tastefully decorated with teakwood furniture and light tones, further enhanced with a 37-inch plasma TV screen and the use of an iPod for each guest.

The resort also manages a number of beautiful privately owned residences within the property which are available for rent as 2, 3, or 4 bedroom villas and include kitchens and dedicated full time cooks and maids.

Dining
Additional to dining in-villa, Trisara offers two restaurants, serving a la carte meals on the open deck by the beachfront, or in air-conditioned comfort at the Trisara Grill. The Bar overlooks the ocean and main pool and is the best place to watch the daily sunsets.

Recreation & Leisure
Trisara is a haven of peace where you can relax by the salt water pool or on the private beach. Its 1,500 square-meter Trisara Spa sets new benchmarks in the world of beauty with private treatment suites around an open-sided breezy pavilion. Paid activities on offer include non-motorised water sports, tennis, golf, diving and boat trips. On offer are also holistic & wellness treatments, Pilates and Reiki, meditation or yoga. Children are welcome and are offered good facilities at Trisara Kids Club.

Wedding
Trisara organises personalised wedding events, ranging from a simple Thai blessing with close friends and family to an extravagant gala for 100 people with floating candles, moonlit fireworks, a jazz band or string quartet or even Thai dancers.

An honest word
Trisara’s bay is fringed by a coral reef. At low tide, it forms rock pool formations and at certain tides (normally only 1 - 2 hours daily) it is exposed. A floating jetty is installed between December and April which enables guests access to the sea and a floating teak pontoon at all times of the day, irrespective of the tide.

The award winning Sarojin is perfect for those seeking a tranquil and romantic getaway with a very high level of personalized attention. Located in Khao Lak, a growing holiday resort region about 1 hour drive north of Phuket Airport, the Sarojin is a 5-star boutique resort set on a secluded corner of a 10-kilometer long beach with generally calm sea conditions. It is designed in a contemporary Asian style and surrounded by 10 acres of tropical gardens.

Accommodation
The 56 spacious and elegant guest residences are spread across seven separate two storey buildings that are surrounded by lush gardens. The Garden Residences (95 sqm) are situated on the ground floor of each building and feature a Thai lounge sala and a garden terrace. The Pool Residences (120 sqm) are situated at the ground floor corner of each building and offer plunge pool, Thai sala and sun garden terrace. The luxurious Sarojin Suites (150 sqm) are located on the upper floor of each building. They feature magnificent views, spacious lounge area, a garden sun terrace and an outdoor stone relaxation pool, perfect for a late-night cocktail while soaking under the stars. All rooms feature free wifi, LCD TV, CD and DVD player and espresso machine.

Dining
For dining pleasures, the Sarojin offers a choice of two restaurants: The Edge is a cozy open-air timber pavilion where you can enjoy sea views and sand underfoot while trying local seafood delicacies. At “The Ficus” you dine on contemporary Mediterranean cuisine amid the hanging roots of the enormous fig tree. Or chose your own romantic spot and dine on a private pool island pavilion or on the beach.

Recreation & Leisure
The Sarojin’s spa “Pathways” is a rustic yet comfortable spa haven offering pampering treatments amidst natural surroundings. For recreational activities there is an infinity edge swimming pool with shaded pool island pavilions and jacuzzi corners, fitness centre, tennis courts, croquet lawn and petanque pitch as well as a library.

The Sarojin is ideally situated for a wide range of activities: Golf at Tap La Mu, Thai Muang or at Asia's Premier course at The Blue Canyon Country Club, snorkel and scuba dive in the Similan or Surin Islands Marine National Parks (from the safety and comfort of the resort’s own boat “Lady Sarojin”), or to explore the forests of nearby Khao Sok National Park.

Social responsibility
The Sarojin is dedicated to supporting the local community and environment with a number of local and nationwide projects in healthcare, education and welfare. The Sarojin Khao Lak Community Fund was established prior to the opening of the resort and as a first response to the 26 December 2004 Tsunami.

Koh Yao is a picturesque island in Phang Nga Bay, half way between Phuket and Krabi. The little known island provides the unique natural environment for the 9.6 hectare (almost 24 acres) setting of the Six Senses Hideaway Koh Yao, while the breathtaking scenery of Phang Nga Bay provides a dramatic background.

Accommodation
The resort has 54 generously proportioned private pool villas, plus the Hilltop Reserve and the Retreat. All villas offer a simple but high standard of luxury with lush tropical landscape that provides a lot of privacy and allows spectacular views over the ocean. Various Pool Villa types and sizes are available: Garden Pool Villa or Ocean Pool Villa (total area 154 sqm with 80 sqm internal, 56 sqm external and 18 sqm swimming pool), Garden or Ocean Deluxe Pool Villa (total area 181 sqm) and larger 2-Beroom and Oceanfront Villas.

All villas feature separate bedroom and sitting room and bathroom with outside shower and private infinity-edged pool with sundeck. External and interior walls are wood panelled with roofs constructed of sago palm leaf thatching. Full amenities are provided (IDD telephone, tea & coffee making facilities and espresso machine, satellite TV, DVD player, Bose hifi system with Ipod docking station, private bar and wine fridge, safe and hair dryer. Each villa is attended by butler service.

Dining
Dining options abound with several restaurants and bars and a well-stocked wine cellar. “The Dining Room” offers fine dining with Italian cuisine and features a glass floor with a creek meandering beneath. “The Living Room” presents a marriage of world cuisine, with an emphasis on Thai, plus tandoori and pizza ovens, and an open grill, while the “Chef’s Table” offers a very personal dining experience for just eight guests.

Recreation & Leisure
Recreation facilities include a water sport centre offering boat and dive tours, a specially designed Spa-Village that includes spa treatment rooms, sauna and steam room, holistic activities, or massage under the stars. Gym and tennis court, free bicycle, movie and music library, Thai cooking class and wine tasting.

How to reach Six Senses Koh Yao
Six Senses Yao Noi is located on the island of Yao Noi, situated midway between Phuket and Krabi. The resort can be accessed from both Phuket airport and Krabi airport. Transfers between Phuket Airport or Krabi Airport and the resort will be by private car (approx. 20 min) and luxury speedboat (approx. 45 min). Please note that transfer service is dependent on weather conditions.

Additionally, helicopter transfers are available for a maximum of six persons travelling at the same time. The helicopter operates from Phuket airport and during daylight hours only.

Location
Phang Nga Bay is famed for its natural beauty, especially its characteristic karst topography - small island mountains in the sea. The monolithic limestone islands are truly a magnificent view right on the doorstep of Six Senses Yao Noi.

The Rayavadee nestles discreetly amidst tropical gardens and coconut groves on the stunning Phranang Peninsula. Flanked by soaring limestone cliffs and with three beach frontages, the Rayavadee certainly is enjoying one of the most unique locations. The architecture of this award-winning resort blends perfectly with its tropical surroundings to create the impression of an idyllic southern Thai village

Accommodation
Rayavadee’s mushroom-like pavilions are spread out over 11 hectares (26 acres) and guests can chose from 98 one- or two-bedroom pavilions (Deluxe Pavilion, Spa Pavilion, Hydro-Pool Pavilion, Family Pavilion, Family Pavilion with Hydro Pool) and 4 luxurious private villas. All pavilions are luxuriously appointed and furnished in elegant Thai style, with teak wood furniture and silk hangings. All offer spacious living areas on two floors, large bath tubs, wooden swings instead of sofas and an outdoor terrace. Amenities include TV, DVD/CD player, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities.

Dining
The Rayavadee has four restaurants with different menu styles: Krua Phranang is the best choice for scrumptious Thai seafood; Raitalay Terrace is for daytime snacking; Raya caters to Western palates, and the Grotto offers fine barbecue dining in a spectacular limestone cavern. Aptly named, the Grotto nestles under an ancient limestone cliff on the edge of Phranang Beach. Here you may lose yourself in the magic of a perfect with soft sand underfoot and a hint of romance in the air.

Recreation & Leisure
The large lagoon-style infinity pool is encircled by verdant landscaped gardens and looks out onto the sea. Recreation facilities include tennis and squash courts, fitness centre, jogging path, billiards table, table tennis and games room. The Rayavadee Spa offers revitalizing treatments and spa packages. For leisure activities, Rayavadee provides a variety of non-motorised water sports (windsurfing, hobbie-cat sailing) as well as rock climbing, cave exploring, elephant safaris, horse riding and guided hikes. Additionally, the Rayavadee runs trips and excursions to nearby islands, as well as scuba trips, sea kayaking and snorkeling.

How to reach the Rayavadee
From Krabi Airport by 30-minute transfer followed by 10 minutes on a high-speed motorboat.

An honest word
While to hotel offers utmost privacy, the beaches surrounding the Rayavadee are public and well frequented by tourists staying in nearby resorts or visiting during day trips from Krabi.

In late 2009 the US-based Ritz Carlton Group opened the doors to its first luxury resort in Thailand, the Ritz Carlton at Phulay Bay. Tucked away in one of the most picturesque corners of Thailand, the luxury retreat offers splendid views of Krabi’s rugged coastline and its spellbinding island archipelago.

Accommodation
Spacious villas and intimate pavilions create a peaceful realm of Thai contemporary décor with a choice of 54 villas offering private tropical garden or ocean views and extensive outdoor space: 13 Resort Pavilions (84 sqm indoor and 95 sqm outdoor space, ground floor, 11 Ocean Pavilions (67/41 sqm, upper floor), 8 Beach Villas (50/365 sqm), 16 semi-detached Reserve Villas (106/246 sqm) and 6 Royal Villas (120/458 sqm). All accommodations are uniquely spacious and well-appointed, featuring distinctive touches such as flat screen televisions, large indoor baths, spacious walk-in wardrobes and delightful verandas appointed with lounge beds. Each villa has enhanced amenities including outdoor baths and private plunge pools. To assure your needs are met, a personal butler is at your disposal 24 hours a day.

Restaurants
Phulay Bay offers various dining options in exquisite settings: Seafood Grill Restaurant with great views of the Andaman Sea, Thai and International Restaurants, a casual poolside bar, the Sunset Lounge and the Spa Café.

Recreation & Leisure
Dominant feature of the resort is the 1000-sqm infinity pool, substituting for the rocky beach. For relaxation visit the first destination spa in Thailand managed by the internationally renowned ESPA for a choice of pampering treatments and professional therapies. A vitality pool, the wellness studio as well as Yoga and Meditation sessions complement the rejuvenating spa experience.

How to reach the Ritz Carlton at Phulay Bay
Ritz Carlton at Phulay Bay is 45 minutes drive from Krabi Airport or 20 minutes drive from Krabi’s main tourist center at Ao Nang.

An honest word
Due to the presence of corals and rocks, the sea right in front of the hotel is not ideal for swimming.

Pimalai Resort & Spa is located on a 900-meter stretch of pristine sandy beach at the southern end of Lanta Island and located distant from crowded beaches and other resorts. Here peace, serenity and solitude come to mind, add to that subtle five-star comfort, excellent service, idyllic natural beauty, an eco-friendly environment and lots of space and you know why this resort combines all the right ingredients for a perfect holiday, be it for a honeymoon or anniversary, a diving experience or simply a relaxing break from it all.

Accommodation
Pimalai offers 121 elegantly appointed rooms and stunning villas with private pool offering commanding views of Kan Tiang Bay and the surrounding tropical forest. The spacious southern Thai-styled buildings are tastefully nestled within the rainforest that slopes down a lush hillside. A wide range of accommodation is available: Deluxe rooms (48 sqm), Bayfront Deluxe rooms (70 sqm), Pavilion Suite 1-bedroom (110 sqm), Pool Villa 1-bedroom (204 sqm, with private pool), Beach Villa 1-bedroom (150 sqm, with shared pool) can be booked with up to 3 persons. Pavilion Suite 2-bedrooms (170 sqm), Pool Villa 2-bedrooms (279 sqm, with private pool), Beach Villa 2-bedrooms (350 sqm, with shared pool) can be booked with up to 6 persons. Villas with 3-bedrooms can be requested.

Dining
Pimalai features an exciting choice of restaurants in a variety of settings that suit every taste, from informal beach bars and casual dining to elegantly appointed hill-top restaurants with fine cuisines and spectacular views.

Recreation & Leisure
The resort offers range of activities and excursions, including boat trips to the many of the famous nearby islands, sailing, snorkeling, or diving trips organized by the on-site PADI Dive Center. During the main season November – April the resort offers daily dive tours or private special trips for day and night dives.

The Pimalai Spa with its straw-roofed Thai salas that blend well with the surrounding forest is a comfortable hideaway.

How to reach Pimalai Resort?

During main season November – April
Road transport by minivan to Baan Hua Hin Pier, from Krabi Airport (50 min), or from Phuket Airport (3 hrs). From there by the resort’s own speedboat directly to the resort (1 hr). Total transfer time from Krabi Airport is about 2 hrs.

During off season May - October
Road transport by minivan from Krabi Airport directly to the resort. Total transfer time from Krabi Airport, incl. public car 2 ferries, is about 2 ½ hrs.

Exclusively and luxuriously appointed, Soneva Kiri is situated on a 41-hectar (102 acre) site on the island of Koh Kood near the Cambodian border. Known for its lush tropical landscape, crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, the location is on one of the most pristine and untouched islands of Thailand. Dubbed as Six Senses’ first “intelligent luxury resort”, Soneva Kiri sets new standards in the creation of new guest experiences.

Accommodation
The resort features 42 Pool Villas along the beachfront and 20 Private Residences. Each pool villa offers in- and outdoor space of between 400 and 1200 sqm, with living areas and bedrooms surrounded by water features. The large and simple, yet sophisticated villas are blending luxurious lifestyle with impeccable service and spectacular vistas.

The 12 Beach Villas Suites offer a total area of 403 sqm (268 sqm living area & 135 sqm swimming pool), 12 Hill Villa Suites with 448 sqm (405 sqm living area & 43 sqm swimming pool) and 5 Cliff Villa Suites with 481 sqm (309 sqm living area & 172 sqm swimming pool). In addition there is a choice of larger villas that offer more privacy.

Dining
At Soneva Kiri guests may expect more then just outstanding quality of food and service, but exciting dining experiences. Unique options range from Thai and Mediterranean influenced cuisine at “The Dining Room”, “Khun Benz”, a seafood restaurant planted between the mangroves, “Treetop Dining” or intimate moonlit dinners on the beach, complemented by a cellar of 300 wines.

Recreation & Leisure
Leisure options include the Six Senses Spa, tennis and volleyball courts, state-of-the-art gym, wellness activities, mountain biking, outdoor cinema; water-sports include sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and snorkelling. The resort has the longest bamboo bridge in Asia, an observatory for stargazing and a children’s den shaped like a manta ray.

How to reach Soneva Kiri
The resort can only be reached by air & boat. Flights from Bangkok take 60 minutes by the resort’s own 8-seater Cessna Grand Caravan to reach Soneva Kiri’s own airstrip located on an adjoining island. From there it is 2 km by speedboat to the pier of the resort.

Social responsibility
Half-a-percent of total revenue is set aside for local environmental projects and the company’s Social and Environmental Responsibility Fund which supports local communities in education, training and development of local suppliers for goods and logistics.

Leading in environmental friendly developments, Soneva Kiri boasts the first “zero-emission-suite”, the “Green House”, an eco villa which showcases a range of environmental technologies incorporated into a bio-climatically designed structure from locally-sourced and non-toxic building material. The natural swimming pool is cleaned by plants, waste is recycled for landscaping, gardening and fertilising.

An honest word
The isolated location of Soneva Kiri offers limited choices in venturing outside the resort premises.