Lamai Luxury Resort

Lamai beach is the second largest beach after Chaweng, on Koh Samui. It is situated on the south cost of Koh Samui, about 30 minutes drive from Koh Samui International airport. The large bay at Lamai boasts several kilometres of beautiful soft sand and sparkling blue waters that are perfect for swimming all year round. The beach is flanked by coconut palms, ideal for lazing under, away from the midday heat. Resorts, bars and restaurants line the beach, ensuring all the accommodation, food and drink options are only steps from the sea. The town of Lamai is a bustling place with a range of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from, but it still retains its laid back charm./p>

Although Lamai caters to all budgets for accommodation: from basic beach huts to 5 star resorts, the trend has changed recently towards more luxury choices. Many resorts offer absolute beachfront, like Zara Resort, while others are located up in the hills behind and around Lamai with views of the bay and the island interior. Luxury resorts tend to be built to blend contemporary comfort and design with Thai architecture and décor, as well as to maximize the beauty of the surrounding area. The rates for these resorts, especially during low season or when there is a promotion, are generally much more affordable than the equivalent standard in the west./p>

Resorts such as Zara Beach resort offer pool villas as an alternative to a hotel room. The villas have their own plunge pool and private terrace and are perfect for those seeking privacy and space on their holiday. The pool villa style of accommodation at these luxury resorts features stand alone, individual villas with a large bedroom suite and private bathroom. The villas are equipped with TVs, DVDs, A/Cs, fans and mini bars and the luxurious bathrooms often come with tubs and Jacuzzis. The villas are tastefully decorated with local art works, freshly cut flowers and luxurious bed linen. Then of course, there is the private plunge pool on the terrace for cooling dips after a few hours in the sun. /p>

Boutique luxury resorts are designed to reflect the culture and natural surroundings of Samui and are often set in large tropical, landscaped gardens with a myriad of exotic plans attracting birds and butterflies. Local Thai ornaments, statues and artifacts adorn the walls of the villas and are scattered through the gardens along with waterfalls and water features creating a magical effect. On site, the resorts boast a signature restaurant and bar, main swimming pool for lap swimming and often and in house spa to treat yourself to an invigorating massage. With all the amenities and services on site, it is often hard to leave the resort.