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Muang Kulaypan Hotel
100 Moo 2, T. Bophut, A. Koh SamuiSuratthani 84320
Location:Chaweng Beach
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Traveler ratings
| Summary of 17 reviews : | 8.6 |
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8.3 |
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9.4 |
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9.2 |
The Setting: A touch of nature, situated on Koh Samui Is north Chaweng Beach, renowned as the most picturesque in Thailand with its powder-fine white sand and crystal clear waters, Muang Kulaypan Hotel harbors a 100-meter beach frontage, revealing a fabulous view of the sea and offshore islands. All 42 rooms are completed in an exquisite fashion combining Thai style comfort and modern amenities embellished with a touch of art. Every room is fully air-conditioned with Satellite TV, in- house movie channel, hot and cold shower, IDD telephone, safety deposit box and mini bar. Bathrooms are equipped with the highest quality fixtures and designer beds reflect a blending of Asian culture with contemporary design. Every room has a unique decoration with its own details like scripture, pictures and bed style.
Travel reviews for Muang Kulaypan Hotel
Date of stay: May 15, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Had room upgrade for a longer stay the staff were all great and very friendly and helpful breakfast on the each each morning was a treat
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Had room upgrade for a longer stay the staff were all great and very friendly and helpful breakfast on the each each morning was a treat
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Date: May 18, 2012
written by: stephen appleford
written by: stephen appleford
Date of stay: May 10, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Great quiet place to stay with great staff and in a good location.Breakfast and food was great made even better by the private huts you sit in. I would stay there again.
Reservation service:
Quick, easy booking with prompt replies.
Great quiet place to stay with great staff and in a good location.Breakfast and food was great made even better by the private huts you sit in. I would stay there again.
Reservation service:
Quick, easy booking with prompt replies.
Date: May 22, 2012
written by: Melissa Croft
written by: Melissa Croft
Date of stay: Mar 11, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Fantastic location and excellent, friendly staff
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Fantastic location and excellent, friendly staff
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Date: Mar 14, 2012
written by: Nadia Bonde
written by: Nadia Bonde
Date of stay: Feb 27, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Located in north chaweng. Very quiet. Team of the resturant are very nice. Room in ok. Value for money. The sale on the beach are the reason for choosing this hotel.
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Located in north chaweng. Very quiet. Team of the resturant are very nice. Room in ok. Value for money. The sale on the beach are the reason for choosing this hotel.
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Date: Mar 03, 2012
written by: Traveller
written by: Traveller
Date of stay: Feb 14, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
Great location..the hotel is not bad! It s not great.. Place in its hey day must have been great! The could put a little freshen up work on the place! But again the place is not bad. Staff was very nice! The biggest complaint is the decking on the second floor is in really poor condition .. Made a little nervous walking across the planks they did not seem to be nailed down..
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Booking service was great!
Great location..the hotel is not bad! It s not great.. Place in its hey day must have been great! The could put a little freshen up work on the place! But again the place is not bad. Staff was very nice! The biggest complaint is the decking on the second floor is in really poor condition .. Made a little nervous walking across the planks they did not seem to be nailed down..
Reservation service:
Booking service was great!
Date: Feb 17, 2012
written by: Glenn Alan. Ward
written by: Glenn Alan. Ward
Date of stay: Jan 12, 2012
Accommodation and facilities:
A fantastic beachside resort/hotel! Reasonably priced, great location far enough away from the noise of the beach parties, but still walking distance to the action. Staff are all attentive and friendly, the restaurant would be its only weakness in terms of its efficiency. Great beachside cabanas though, and good thai food. Stayed in a two bedroom duplex; rooms were fantastic and shared a staircase leading down to a family/lounge room which is very nice! Would definitely return to this hotel, I even extended my stay here this last trip for an extra two nights. Thanks Muang Kulaypan!
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A fantastic beachside resort/hotel! Reasonably priced, great location far enough away from the noise of the beach parties, but still walking distance to the action. Staff are all attentive and friendly, the restaurant would be its only weakness in terms of its efficiency. Great beachside cabanas though, and good thai food. Stayed in a two bedroom duplex; rooms were fantastic and shared a staircase leading down to a family/lounge room which is very nice! Would definitely return to this hotel, I even extended my stay here this last trip for an extra two nights. Thanks Muang Kulaypan!
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Date: Jan 16, 2012
written by: Andrew Brennan Clare
written by: Andrew Brennan Clare
Date of stay: Dec 26, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
Excellent environment, nice white sandy beach. Quality breakfast served under the hut just beside the beach. Helpful hotel staff, nice & clean room. Feel like under paid for this value of stay.
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Excellent environment, nice white sandy beach. Quality breakfast served under the hut just beside the beach. Helpful hotel staff, nice & clean room. Feel like under paid for this value of stay.
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Date: Jan 03, 2012
written by: Leong Chao Wei
written by: Leong Chao Wei
Date of stay: Oct 15, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
the hotel is situated just outside the main town area which good, it is very quiet. The rooms are done out simply but have a nice feel to them and the garden and pool area together with the fact that the hotel is directly adjacent to the beach is perfect
Reservation service:
simple and provide level of detail required
the hotel is situated just outside the main town area which good, it is very quiet. The rooms are done out simply but have a nice feel to them and the garden and pool area together with the fact that the hotel is directly adjacent to the beach is perfect
Reservation service:
simple and provide level of detail required
Date: Oct 29, 2011
written by: Sukhdev Singh
written by: Sukhdev Singh
Date of stay: Sep 10, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
This hotel is a very good value for money. Friendly, not too big, great view, amazing sala (hut) just in front of the beach - a great place to relax.
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The booking in Sawadee was easy, friendly and very proffesional.
This hotel is a very good value for money. Friendly, not too big, great view, amazing sala (hut) just in front of the beach - a great place to relax.
Reservation service:
The booking in Sawadee was easy, friendly and very proffesional.
Date: Sep 16, 2011
written by: ilan biton
written by: ilan biton
Date of stay: Sep 01, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
This is a wonderful hotel. A very good value for money. This is not your average 5 star big hotel, if you are looking for that this is not the place. This is a warm, welcoming and small hotel with the best setup one can ask. From every angle you see the sea, the huts (sala) on the beach are just amazing, the rooms and food are good up to very good in certain aspects, the swimming pool is great and you can find good promotions with the price throughout the year. I recommend dearly.
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This is a wonderful hotel. A very good value for money. This is not your average 5 star big hotel, if you are looking for that this is not the place. This is a warm, welcoming and small hotel with the best setup one can ask. From every angle you see the sea, the huts (sala) on the beach are just amazing, the rooms and food are good up to very good in certain aspects, the swimming pool is great and you can find good promotions with the price throughout the year. I recommend dearly.
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Date: Sep 04, 2011
written by: ilan biton
written by: ilan biton
Date of stay: Aug 01, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
great
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great
great
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great
Date: Aug 12, 2011
written by: Paul Bugeja
written by: Paul Bugeja
Date of stay: May 16, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Hotel and room where nice, and we where upgraded without asking for it. Staff is nioe, especially staff in the restaurant. Cleaning in the room is not very good. Bathroom was not properly cleaned all week. The place i beautiful, and service overall is very good.
Reservation service:
Very good!
Hotel and room where nice, and we where upgraded without asking for it. Staff is nioe, especially staff in the restaurant. Cleaning in the room is not very good. Bathroom was not properly cleaned all week. The place i beautiful, and service overall is very good.
Reservation service:
Very good!
Date: May 18, 2010
written by: Johnny Jakobsen
written by: Johnny Jakobsen
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The Setting: A touch of nature, situated on Koh Samui is north Chaweng Beach,
renowned as the most picturesque in Thailand with its powder-fine white sand and crystal clear waters,
Muang Kulaypan Hotel harbors a 100-meter beach frontage,
revealing a fabulous view of the sea and offshore islands.
The Design is inspired by a tale of Indonesian folklore introduced to Thailand
during the Ayudhaya period and translated into the Thai language many years later by King Rama II.
As a matter of fact, the historic Thai kingdom of Srivijaya was substantially influenced
by the Javanese and enjoyed their powerful sovereignty in Southern Thailand for centuries.
The Javanese tale of Inao is the legend of the romance of Prince Inao and Princess Budsaba set in the ancient city of Muang Kulaypan where this exotic love story unfolded. The designer of the hotel, profoundly inspired by the tale of Inao, has created a unique architectural style blending Zen form with Southern Siam and the life style reminiscent of its people.
The Javanese tale of Inao is the legend of the romance of Prince Inao and Princess Budsaba set in the ancient city of Muang Kulaypan where this exotic love story unfolded. The designer of the hotel, profoundly inspired by the tale of Inao, has created a unique architectural style blending Zen form with Southern Siam and the life style reminiscent of its people.
The large, central garden lends a palatial atmosphere fitting the inspiration
while terraces and walkways are dotted with sculptures and aged bonsai
trees alongside custom furnishings designed by the architect M.L. Archava
Varavana.
ACCOMMODATION
42 rooms are completed in an exquisite fashion combining Thai style,
comfort and modern amenities embellished with a touch of art and history.
Every room is fully air-conditioned with Satellite TV, IDD telephone,
safety deposit box and full mini bar. Bathrooms are equipped with the
shower and striking all black tiles whilst the designer bedding reflects
a blending of Asian culture with contemporary design. Every room has
a unique decorative flair with its own detailed scripture, sculpture,
imaging and bedding.
:: Superior Rooms A/C ::
Comfortable room with private balcony. Most rooms with partial sea view
and all upstairs rooms also share a large wooden terrace looking towards
the ocean and have access to Muang Kulaypan garden. Located on first
and second floor. Connecting rooms are available on request.
:: Deluxe Garden ::
Uniquely designed interior decoration with Japanese influence and mattress on
wooden platform. All rooms have DVD-player, complimentary coffee & tea-making
facilities and comfortable day bed on the balcony overlooking the garden.
Located on the first and a second floor.
:: Deluxe Balcony ::
Beautiful view to the Muang Kulaypan garden and to the swimming
pool and ocean. Large day bed on the balcony, large windows, DVD-player,
complimentary coffee & tea making facilities. All rooms are located
on the upper floor and. The most popular among honeymooners and individual
who wish to relax in private while admiring the sea.
:: Deluxe Suite ::
Deluxe suites are located on the Northern side of the hotel, on the
garden level. Ideal for a family or a group of friends. Perfect for
those who travel with children and would like to have a touch of home
since suite has kitchen, dining area and king size bed or twin beds.
Two suites can also be connected to each others on request. Suite has
coffee maker, full size refrigerator, DVD-player and direct access to
garden. Only a stone throw from the swimming pool and beach.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
:: In House Services ::
State below are some of our in-house services as well as other services recommended by the hotel.
- Beach
- Breakfast
- Check-In time : Check-In time is 2.00 p.m. or earlier if room is available.
- Check-Out time: Check-Out time is 11.00 a.m.
- Babysitting
- Doctor
- Electricity
- Laundry Service
- Credit Cards
- Local Transportation
- Mail / Telephone / Fax / E-mail
- Money exchange
- Reading room
- Tour Services
:: Budsaba Restaurant ::
Open daily from 6.30 a.m. till late. A restaurant like no others,
Budsaba brings you the pleasure of dining while lounging in one
of its 20 private Salas (open wooden hut on stilts) in pure Thai
tradition. The Thai delicacies and fresh seafood are carefully selected
to reinforce this experience, an oasis of peace and flavour. You
may also enjoy the music and dances of the Kings of Siam Every Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun at 8.30 pm.
:: Panyee pool bar ::
Opening hours: from 10.00 a.m. till late. Located at the pool side on the beach,
Panyee is another ideal place to enjoy the beach front during the heat of the day with a long drink
refreshment while lounging in one of the Salas. The Bar also features
an extensive selection of legendary music for all tastes.
:: Swimming pool ::
Opening hours: from 8.00 a.m. till 7.00 pm. Reserved for
our in-house Guests, the black-tiled swimming pool is one of the
main attractions of the Hotel where all Guests can meet or quietly
sunbath. The swimming pool is equipped with a showers, bathroom
and fresh towels with are provided to all our Guests. Beach chairs
and umbrellas are also available.
:: Gym ::
Open Air Mini gym. A quiet location with a selection of fitness equipment
available daily for our guests to enjoy.
:: Library ::
:: Kulaypan - The city of Inao ::
In the reign of King Boromakot of the Ayudhya period,
Princess Kunton and Princess Mongkut were fascinated by a story
told them by their Javanese governess about charming Prince Inao
(Inu Panyee Karatapati) of the Indonesian Shailendra dynasty (807A.D.),
a great lover as well as a valiant warrior. From this time on the
legend became a well-known dance drama in the Royal Thai court until
the reign of King Chulalongkorn.
Rama V. Chaochom Manda Khian, the mother of my great grandfather (H.R.H. Prince Naradhip son of King Mongkut), and niece of Queen Somanat, was renowned for playing the role of Inao. In these times it was royal practice that when a prince was born, King Mongkut would lay a little sword as a gift in the baby is basket. For the birth of Prince Naradhip, the king added a dagger or kris as a special present for the Son of Inao. When I was asked upon to design a hotel on Chaweng beach, Samui Island; realizing fully well myself that the southern part of Thailand was once a territory in the Sri Vijaya Kingdom, Kulaypan - the name of the capital city in the story of Inao, sprang immediately to my mind. Falling in love with the location was a delight from the first moment.
Rama V. Chaochom Manda Khian, the mother of my great grandfather (H.R.H. Prince Naradhip son of King Mongkut), and niece of Queen Somanat, was renowned for playing the role of Inao. In these times it was royal practice that when a prince was born, King Mongkut would lay a little sword as a gift in the baby is basket. For the birth of Prince Naradhip, the king added a dagger or kris as a special present for the Son of Inao. When I was asked upon to design a hotel on Chaweng beach, Samui Island; realizing fully well myself that the southern part of Thailand was once a territory in the Sri Vijaya Kingdom, Kulaypan - the name of the capital city in the story of Inao, sprang immediately to my mind. Falling in love with the location was a delight from the first moment.
Through the coconut grove before me is a view all the way to
the horizon... waves dancing on a shimmering sea, a small isle and
the endless blue sky. Beauty, natural in form. Perfect light and
color. I decided straightaway that we could never spoil such a truly
wonderful vista. The view is ever marvelous: at dawn, the break
of day, late morning and towards noon, in the afternoon and twilight,
or even late at night you will find the indescribably beautiful
seascape and heavens changing their charms with time, your spirit
and your dreams. Come and be enchanted day and night at Muang Kulaypan.
by M.L. Archava Varavana (July 19th, 1996)
Membre Correspondant de l Academie Europeenne des Sciences,
des Arts et des Lettres Salon des Artistes Francais Gold Medal winner 1986
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