Santiburi resort12/2 Moo 1, Tambon maenam, Amphur Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Wake up to a better world in a Thai-style beachfront villa placed in a tropical floral setting as if for the Chelsea Flower Show. Leap into the luxurious wood and marble bathroom for your first indulgence before meeting the morning sun on your panoramic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Breakfast on a cornucopia of local fruit along with home made pastries and the symphony of birdsong. walk across scenic bridges for a dip in the swimming pool rotunda before settling on a sun bed on white powdered sand. boats and water sports at the snap of a finger. Lunch in your dining pavilion for ultimate intimacy, or join the other 'relaxed refugees' at Vimarnmek to feel also the heat of curries within - or for beach fashion snacks at Rim Talay. When the sun sets dramatically over the red-tiled roofs, it's time for colorful cocktails at the Taksin Longue and a romantic tete-a-tete with Asian specialties or your personal favorites at Sala Thai, from which you can see why happiness comes instantly at Koh Samui's most beautiful resort.
Social DiningVimarnmek Restaurant - Santiburi Dusit Resort
Cuisine: International /Thai
The luxury resort's status restaurant, named after the one-time royal palace, is truly a 'Celestial Residence', its interior a modern interpretation of King Rama V style. Beautiful woods and tiles, elegant furniture, silver and crystal enhance the noble ambiance. Seafood ravioli, cherry duck and goong pat pong kari heighten your basic pleasures.
Panoramic DiningLom Talay - Hotel Baan Taling Ngam
Cuisine: Eclectic
Spectacular sunset aperitifs, followed by a romantic dinner at the 'Sea Breeze' restaurant, form memorable moments. Once in charge of the kitchens at Bangkok's Oriental, its guarantees the quality of Mediterranean and Asian specialties.
Romantic DiningImperial Tongsai Bay - Hotel Imperial Tongsai Bay
Cusine: Eclectic
Famous as a resort for its cliff-hung villas built into the rocks and the jungle growing around, the setting above the half-moon bay is so dramatic at night, one could survive on gazing and holding hands alone. you don't have to: good Thai, interesting Chinese and decent Western dishes add to the joys of the evening. So do the pianist in the lobby bar and the affable staff.
Floyd’s Beach Bistro on the beach with a separate Beach Bar. It is partly open-air and partly air-conditioned.
Nightlife
With bangkok as the role model of life's joys and spontaneous fun after dark, little cousin Koh Samui erupts as a nocturnal volcano itself, especially in Caweng bay's two swinging alfresco discontheques. Drop your Cote-d'Azur attitude and bite into The Green mango, an open hut melting pot of Australeuramerican mavericks and local youths generating a carnivalistic mood. get on the wild side at The Reggae Pub, a madhouse chalet where music, drinks and dance would even eroticize a Swiss airline bostess.
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