Nora Beach Resort And Spa, Ko Samui

Advantages: Great Views, Romantic hideaway, Friendly Staff
Disadvantages: Distance from main town

...Travelling with my partner in June 2006 we had taken the overnight train from Bangkok to Surat Thani, costing £20 between us, where we had transferred to a boat taking us to Ko Samui. Upon arrival in Ko Samui, we took a taxi ride to the Rocky Resort situated between Lamai and Hua Thanon, which took thirty minutes. We were taken to the reception by a staff member and made to feel welcome with a complimentary non alcoholic iced fruit cocktail as we checked in at reception. We were asked if we would like to make any excursions whilst we were on Samui, that they could arrange for us, but we were exhausted and chose not to just then. Check-in was quick and whilst it was finalised (£95 for two nights, including breakfast) our luggage was taken to our rooms for us and we wandered up slowly with a staff member to our room, which... Read review

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Advantages: Too many to mention, pure bliss!!!
Disadvantages: None

...the staff are always on hand to give towels or take drink or food orders. The Mandarin Spa is fantastic, it is costly compared to the massages you can get on the beach but the surroundings are lovely. We received a free couples honeymoon massage which was excellent, we also had a Seaweed Wrap and traditional Thai Massage next to the pool we would highly recommend both. There is also a library with Internet access which was very handy, there are also plenty of books that can be borrowed. The reception also hold a DVD collection that can be borrowed and suprisingly there was plenty to choose from. The rooms were cleaned daily and when they were turned down in the evening, little food gifts were left on the bed which was a really nice touch. All in all we had the best honeymoon ever and would recommend the hotel to everyone!... Read review

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Advantages: Location and price
Disadvantages: None

...The Chaba Cabana is located at the northern end of Chaweng Beach, an area that for me was ideal. You are far away enough from the centre of Chaweng that you can enjoy peaceful afternoons relaxing on uncrowded parts of the beach, then in the evening you are only 35-40 minutes walk or a 5-10 minute taxi to the centre for all your bars and restaurants. The rooms, although nothing spectaculor were of a good standard, very clean and spacious. Breakfast is normaly included with hotels in Chaweng and the Chaba Cabana had a fantastic buffet spread in an airy beachfront dining room. The service was impecable which is what you come to expect in Thailand and the check-in and check-out were very casual and unhurried. I also liked this hotel because some of the other Chaweng hotels are split between the main road running through the resort... Read review

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