Lamai Beach Resorts

The south coast of Samui is home to Lamai, the islands second largest tourist area. Only a short drive from the busier hub of Chaweng, Lamai has a more relaxed, island atmosphere. Home of Samui's first bungalow operations back in the 70's and 80's Lamai has seen major changes in the last few years with the arrival of five star resorts and the accompanying high end amenities. Lamai is only a short taxi ride from the island's waterfalls, elephant trekking and Buddhist temples, as well as the major shopping and night-life in Chaweng.

Lamai offers accommodation of every price tag, from low key back packer rooms with fans, to chic boutique options like Zara Beach resort and opulent five star spa resorts complete with all the resplendent luxuries. Tourists can choose beach front rooms or exotic hillside locations with spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding mountains Spa facilities include facials, body wraps and massages, utilising many of the traditional herbs and spices of Thailand including coconut oils, lemon grass, and herbal compresses specifically designed to ease tension and pains.

Beautifully designed swimming pools, children's clubs and gourmet restaurants help to complete the Lamai holiday experience and guests can explore the island before returning back to their haven of tranquillity. Local treasures include the Buddha footprint, the disarming Grandmother and Grandfather rock formations and the stunning waterfalls which you can either walk to or choose to jump aboard a well groomed elephant. The mid range hotels like Zara Beach Resort in Lamai also offer extremely comfortable accommodation, complete with excellent Thai and international cuisine restaurants.

Thailand has always been famous for its high level of service, friendliness and welcoming staff, and thanks to the widespread use of internet, hotels cannot afford to receive bad reviews therefore raising the standards of service even higher. Lamai reflects the raise in standards that have taken place across the island and is comfortably embracing its trendy reputation.