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The Kala - the undiscovered gem of a hotel on Ko Samui

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5 Sep 16th, 2009 

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Advantages:
Evo friendly, ideal location  -  peaceful with access to nightlife, amazing views, awesome service

Disadvantages:
limited to only 1 restaurant

Recommendable Yes:

barryjnr

barryjnr

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We stayed at the Kala hotel on a recent trip to Ko Samui, we found it through a hotel website and we got an exceptional deal for a 5 night stay. It is situated on the coast just between Lamai and Chaweng - so it is easy to get to the nightlife, but during the day you are far enough away to enjoy the serenity of the lush greenery and infinity pool. There are a variety of rooms - some come with their own private infinity pool and private massage area.

There is a Spa on the grounds and there are a variety of treatments to keep any frequent spa goer happy. Make sure you book though as it can get quite busy towards the end of the day when everyone is looking for that de-stress!

The hotel itself is built into the rock face and offers excellent views out over the sea, you can also take a kayak out for a paddle and I recommend that highly and take your camera as you will get some excellent pictures of the Kala as well as the island shoreline.

Breakfast is a buffet affair at the open air restaurant and is a great way to get fuel on board for a full day of site seeing, or lazing by the pool. The food was always excellent and the home made, coconut jam was a favourite of ours. Kala is the the thai word for coconut shell and they have an individual way to indicate whether or not to be disturbed or have your room cleaned. Outside your room is a small stand with a complimentary bamboo umbrella and 1 black coconut shell and 1 white coconut shell. They are explained in more detail when you arrive!

I whoeheartedly recommend the hotel as the ideal place to rest your head and enjoy the delights of the island, you will always relish heading back there at the end of the day. An absolute gem of a hotel. 

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Comments about this review »

TheHairyGodmother 17.09.2009 16:40

nice review :)

flyingllamas 17.09.2009 13:47

Short but clear and to the point





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