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Karma Samui
80/32 Moo 5, Bophut,Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320
Location:Choeng Mon Beach
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Traveler ratings
| Summary of 6 reviews : | 9.3 |
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Karma Samui is not a regular holiday hotel but offers only villa style accommodation for your utmost comfort and privacy. The 36 pool villas are arranged in 5 terraces, maximizing the sea views and creating a village-like atmosphere in Balinese style. Located on Choeng Mon peninsula in the north of Koh Samui on it’s own little almost private bay, it has a perfect quite and peaceful location and yet just minutes away from the center of vivid Chaweng. The resort offers excellent service, modern rooms with amazing decor mixed with a natural beauty of the tropics. Dreams become reality at Karma Samui
Travel reviews for Karma Samui
Date of stay: Aug 11, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
We booked a 3-bedroom-suite and enjoyed every minute of our visit. The room quality and the service are very very good as weel as the food and beverage at the restaurant. Especially the exclusive BBQ in our suite was great.We would highly recommend this hotel.
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We booked a 3-bedroom-suite and enjoyed every minute of our visit. The room quality and the service are very very good as weel as the food and beverage at the restaurant. Especially the exclusive BBQ in our suite was great.We would highly recommend this hotel.
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Date: Aug 20, 2011
written by: Roswitha Schlagmann Stoger
written by: Roswitha Schlagmann Stoger
Date of stay: May 10, 2011
Accommodation and facilities:
We stayed at Samui Beach Club for 5 days in May 2011. Everything about our stay was outstanding and the service was exceptional. It is close to the airport and to the most popular shopping area on the island so is the perfect location. The only negative is if you are looking for a resort with a great beach this one is ok but not very big and a little rocky. We did not use it and used the pools instead which were beautiful. The food was also fantastic at every meal. I would recommend this resort to everyone!
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We stayed at Samui Beach Club for 5 days in May 2011. Everything about our stay was outstanding and the service was exceptional. It is close to the airport and to the most popular shopping area on the island so is the perfect location. The only negative is if you are looking for a resort with a great beach this one is ok but not very big and a little rocky. We did not use it and used the pools instead which were beautiful. The food was also fantastic at every meal. I would recommend this resort to everyone!
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Date: May 18, 2011
written by: Steven Charles Warren
written by: Steven Charles Warren
Date of stay: Jun 06, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Good location being only ten minutes from airport and five minutes from the main shopping and entertainment area. Facilities are nice and the villa was well equiped (two room luxury pool villa #6) The service was very good and the food simple, tasty and delivered punctually. The people in Villa 5 were too noisy, so they shifted us to #12 which was better. Villa Pools a little small, but very nice.....
Reservation service:
Ok
Good location being only ten minutes from airport and five minutes from the main shopping and entertainment area. Facilities are nice and the villa was well equiped (two room luxury pool villa #6) The service was very good and the food simple, tasty and delivered punctually. The people in Villa 5 were too noisy, so they shifted us to #12 which was better. Villa Pools a little small, but very nice.....
Reservation service:
Ok
Date: Jun 08, 2010
written by: Darren William Hall
written by: Darren William Hall
Date of stay: Jun 29, 2009
Accommodation and facilities:
Absolute amazing place, located just a few minutes north of Chaweng. We were greeted by the manager at chech in, and were then taken to our villa. It was huge! A two storey high villa, three bedrooms and a view that was out of this world, with full seaview! Bit the best thing was the private pool we had, not the ordinary plugepool which is common, this ons must have been 25 sqm! And with no neighbours you get quite a nice tan ;) A set dinner was incl, and also a private bbq in your villa, really enjoyable with your own chef and waiter there to serve you! I Can go on and on about this, have never been so impressed by a hotel and it staff. everyone there were so friendly and serviceminded, even constructionworkers said hello to you! Dont miss out of their great cocktaillist! I will definately go back and highly recommend Karma Samui!
Reservation service:
Very good, answered Any question within a few hours by mail.
Absolute amazing place, located just a few minutes north of Chaweng. We were greeted by the manager at chech in, and were then taken to our villa. It was huge! A two storey high villa, three bedrooms and a view that was out of this world, with full seaview! Bit the best thing was the private pool we had, not the ordinary plugepool which is common, this ons must have been 25 sqm! And with no neighbours you get quite a nice tan ;) A set dinner was incl, and also a private bbq in your villa, really enjoyable with your own chef and waiter there to serve you! I Can go on and on about this, have never been so impressed by a hotel and it staff. everyone there were so friendly and serviceminded, even constructionworkers said hello to you! Dont miss out of their great cocktaillist! I will definately go back and highly recommend Karma Samui!
Reservation service:
Very good, answered Any question within a few hours by mail.
Date: Jul 01, 2009
written by: Per Karlsson
written by: Per Karlsson
Date of stay: Jun 29, 2009
Accommodation and facilities:
This is the best hotel that I ever have stayed at!! We got picked up by the hotels nice car at the airport and got drinks and cold towels, nice after such a long flight. At the hotel we were shown to our villa, and were taken there by the hotels buggy car. It was absolutely fantastic! A two storey and three bedroom villa (which must have been a huge upgrading!) that had a view out over the Gulf. The upper storey consisted of a big bedroom, bathroom with both tub and shower, and a balcony with the best view. But the best of all was the pool. I thought that it would be a plungepool, but it was much bigger. I guess around 25 sqm, and it looked like an infinitypool were you were able to see the ocean! The resort (I can t really call this faboulus place a hotel, because it is something totally different!) wasn t fully booked at all, so I think they tried to do all they could for the guests that were there, and I have never felt so welcomed. Everyone was very professional and friebndly, and no issue was left unsolved. We got quite an offer by booking via Sawadee, like a set dinner included, worth 4000 baht, a bottle of wine, cocktails and best of all- a invilla BBQ, which was very appreciated, with a private chef, a waiter that was so nice!! So don t hesitate, book karma Samui as fast as you can! I have found my favourite place on earth!
Reservation service:
So smooth, nothing to complaint about. Every question was solved within 24 hours!
This is the best hotel that I ever have stayed at!! We got picked up by the hotels nice car at the airport and got drinks and cold towels, nice after such a long flight. At the hotel we were shown to our villa, and were taken there by the hotels buggy car. It was absolutely fantastic! A two storey and three bedroom villa (which must have been a huge upgrading!) that had a view out over the Gulf. The upper storey consisted of a big bedroom, bathroom with both tub and shower, and a balcony with the best view. But the best of all was the pool. I thought that it would be a plungepool, but it was much bigger. I guess around 25 sqm, and it looked like an infinitypool were you were able to see the ocean! The resort (I can t really call this faboulus place a hotel, because it is something totally different!) wasn t fully booked at all, so I think they tried to do all they could for the guests that were there, and I have never felt so welcomed. Everyone was very professional and friebndly, and no issue was left unsolved. We got quite an offer by booking via Sawadee, like a set dinner included, worth 4000 baht, a bottle of wine, cocktails and best of all- a invilla BBQ, which was very appreciated, with a private chef, a waiter that was so nice!! So don t hesitate, book karma Samui as fast as you can! I have found my favourite place on earth!
Reservation service:
So smooth, nothing to complaint about. Every question was solved within 24 hours!
Date: Jul 07, 2009
written by: Per Karlsson
written by: Per Karlsson
Date of stay: Feb 02, 2008
Accommodation and facilities:
Quiet location but only 10 mins. away by car from Chaweng for restaurants etc. Wonderful,helpful staff and if you do not like the villa you are offered re. views,pool etc,ask to look at others they might have free.Brilliant accomodation.
Reservation service:
Very easy,no problems whatsoever.
Quiet location but only 10 mins. away by car from Chaweng for restaurants etc. Wonderful,helpful staff and if you do not like the villa you are offered re. views,pool etc,ask to look at others they might have free.Brilliant accomodation.
Reservation service:
Very easy,no problems whatsoever.
Date: Feb 19, 2008
written by: Lynn Deacon
written by: Lynn Deacon
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Karma Samui is
nestled in a serene cove and rises gracefully from the blue seas and
golden sands of a stunning tropical beach. Four minutes drive to the
south one finds the bustle and excitement of the island's major shopping
and entertainment centre - Chaweng Beach; while the boutique international
airport is conveniently placed only 15 minutes away.
The 36 pool villas are arranged in 5 terraces, maximizing the sea views and creating a village like atmosphere with quaint buggy paths serving as unobtrusive transport conduits. Elements of Thai and contemporary architecture merge to create the perfect harmony of East meets West. Rich Thai silks and handcrafted artworks adorn the interiors of the villas themselves. The restaurant and the reception and library areas, allowing a balanced and elegant flow from the interior to the exterior.
The 36 pool villas are arranged in 5 terraces, maximizing the sea views and creating a village like atmosphere with quaint buggy paths serving as unobtrusive transport conduits. Elements of Thai and contemporary architecture merge to create the perfect harmony of East meets West. Rich Thai silks and handcrafted artworks adorn the interiors of the villas themselves. The restaurant and the reception and library areas, allowing a balanced and elegant flow from the interior to the exterior.
The concept of 'choice' is one of the key philosophies of Karma Samui
and Karma Samui embraces this ideal with bespoke experiences and lifestyle
options to satisfy every requirement. Various choices include private
in-villa dining with the option of personal chefs and waiters, dining
in the restaurant or a romantic beach dinner under the stars. This is
just a sample of the array of choices that can be tailored for each
guest and every occasion. Karma Samui's luxurious and spacious pool
villas sit within world-class resort facilities with a service level
that creates a truly magical experience.
ACCOMMODATION
SHARING VILLA
A tremendous Karma Samui Luxury Pool Villa offers an impressive range of rooms, on-site facility types which provides best quality service to the guest. Karma Samui Sharing Villa becomes the perfect venue for
any shared celebration and the idea choice for those looking to share some special memories, make holiday more fun and enjoyable in a pampered and pleasing private environment.
:: Karma Club Twin Room ::
Luxury Twin Bedroom is decorated in a modern design, using the highest quality materials and a combination of eastern and western interior design techniques. Enjoy the breathtaking view of a private villa area of 467 square meters. This room is covering 35 square meters. Luxury Twin Bedroom is decorated in modern style. Relaxing atmosphere is created by set of warm lights and neutral tone of furniture. The room is tranquility and suitable for relaxing. Separate bathroom is built in modern style. The view from this room is glorious views of the local scenery, interior villa view.
:: Karma Club Queen Room ::
Luxury Queen Size Bedroom offers luxury accommodation of a private villa area of 467 square meters. Room is covering 35 square meters are designed on a series of five stepped terraces. Our rooms offer an elegance and comfort more like a private home than a guest room. The pool is just step away from a balcony. Bedroom is furnished wooden built-in furniture that decorations are created a warmness feeling. En-suite bathroom is built in modern style. The view from this room is magnificent lush topical gardens and surrounding island. Villa location on a hillside, away from the beach and overlooking Choeng-Mon beach.
:: Karma Club King Room ::
Luxury King Size Bedroom is a master bedroom of a private villa area of 467 square meters. This room offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Our rooms offer fastidious design in a combination of western and eastern contemporary style. Separate bedroom, dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room are finished to the highest standard with hard woods and neutral tones creating a tranquil environment. The view from this room is magnificent lush topical gardens and surrounding island. Villa location on a hillside, away from the beach and overlooking Choeng-Mon beach.
:: Karma Club Twin Room ::
Luxury Twin Bedroom is decorated in a modern design, using the highest quality materials and a combination of eastern and western interior design techniques. Enjoy the breathtaking view of a private villa area of 467 square meters. This room is covering 35 square meters. Luxury Twin Bedroom is decorated in modern style. Relaxing atmosphere is created by set of warm lights and neutral tone of furniture. The room is tranquility and suitable for relaxing. Separate bathroom is built in modern style. The view from this room is glorious views of the local scenery, interior villa view.
:: Karma Club Queen Room ::
Luxury Queen Size Bedroom offers luxury accommodation of a private villa area of 467 square meters. Room is covering 35 square meters are designed on a series of five stepped terraces. Our rooms offer an elegance and comfort more like a private home than a guest room. The pool is just step away from a balcony. Bedroom is furnished wooden built-in furniture that decorations are created a warmness feeling. En-suite bathroom is built in modern style. The view from this room is magnificent lush topical gardens and surrounding island. Villa location on a hillside, away from the beach and overlooking Choeng-Mon beach.
:: Karma Club King Room ::
Luxury King Size Bedroom is a master bedroom of a private villa area of 467 square meters. This room offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Our rooms offer fastidious design in a combination of western and eastern contemporary style. Separate bedroom, dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room are finished to the highest standard with hard woods and neutral tones creating a tranquil environment. The view from this room is magnificent lush topical gardens and surrounding island. Villa location on a hillside, away from the beach and overlooking Choeng-Mon beach.
:: Room Amenities ::
- Mini bar
- Personal in - room safe
- LCD screen TV
- Temperature controlled air conditioners
- Hair dryer
- Make up mirror
- Tea / coffee making facilities
- IDD cordless telephone
- In-villa Wi-Fi internet access
- Twice - daily housekeeping service
- A healthy fruit selection,
replenished during your stay
:: Sharing facilities within the villa ::
- Private Pool Villa: size 24 square meters, depth 1.50 m
- Outdoor terrace: is touching 4 senses
Sight: greenery coconut plantation, trees, and pool
Hearing: small birds are whispering to each other, the melody of moving trees
Smell: sea ozone and flowers within the villa
Touch: warmth of the sun and windy wave are touching (Sun beds and private sala are provided) - LDK room: size 40 square meters
- Living Area: spacious lounge in the stylish living room surrounded in luxurious local materials. TV and DVD home theater system are provided.
- Dining Area: dining table in capacity of 6 persons
- Kitchen: Fully equipped gourmet SMEG kitchen
PRIVATE VILLA
Karma Samui Private Luxury Pool Villa is a paradise hideaway, where luxurious seclusion
meets outstanding natural beauty. Privacy is the key of living. One to three bedrooms
Luxury Pool Villa combine the benefits of both Thai and contemporary architecture
to create elegant and classic living which suites the modern day visitor.
:: 1 Bedroom Pool Villa + Spa ::
Sense calm Thai life by enjoy staying in private one bedroom Luxury Pool Villa which richly furnished interiors designed with hand crafted artworks and Thai silks. Private in villa area of 467 square meters. The master bedroom offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Separate bedroom, dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room are finished to the highest standard. The view from this villa is magnificent lush topical gardens and surrounding island. Villa location on a hillside, away from the beach and overlooking Choeng-Mon beach creates romantic moment during stay.
:: 2 Bedroom Pool Villa + Spa ::
Luxury Two Bedrooms Villa is an effectively combine necessity and style in a luxurious way. A second bedroom is provided for larger group of guest to enjoy staying full area of 467 square meters. The master bedroom offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Separate bedroom (king size bed), dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room. The second bedroom is covering 35 square meters are designed on a series of five stepped terraces, offer an elegance and comfort more like a private home than a guest room. The pool is just step away from a balcony. Private Luxury Two Bedrooms is the great idea of 4 members’ family.
:: 3 Bedroom Pool Villa + Spa ::
Luxury Three Bedrooms Villa is designed to accommodate a larger group of the guest to enjoy the breathtaking view of a private villa area of 467 square meters. The master bedroom offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Separate bedroom with king size bed, dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room are finished. The second bedroom provides queen size bed is covering 35 square meters are designed on a series of five stepped terraces. The third bedroom is covering 35 square meters twin beds decorated in modern style. Two or more families also have the option of sharing a private villa.
:: 1 Bedroom Pool Villa + Spa ::
Sense calm Thai life by enjoy staying in private one bedroom Luxury Pool Villa which richly furnished interiors designed with hand crafted artworks and Thai silks. Private in villa area of 467 square meters. The master bedroom offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Separate bedroom, dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room are finished to the highest standard. The view from this villa is magnificent lush topical gardens and surrounding island. Villa location on a hillside, away from the beach and overlooking Choeng-Mon beach creates romantic moment during stay.
:: 2 Bedroom Pool Villa + Spa ::
Luxury Two Bedrooms Villa is an effectively combine necessity and style in a luxurious way. A second bedroom is provided for larger group of guest to enjoy staying full area of 467 square meters. The master bedroom offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Separate bedroom (king size bed), dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room. The second bedroom is covering 35 square meters are designed on a series of five stepped terraces, offer an elegance and comfort more like a private home than a guest room. The pool is just step away from a balcony. Private Luxury Two Bedrooms is the great idea of 4 members’ family.
:: 3 Bedroom Pool Villa + Spa ::
Luxury Three Bedrooms Villa is designed to accommodate a larger group of the guest to enjoy the breathtaking view of a private villa area of 467 square meters. The master bedroom offer 120 square meters of indoor living space. Separate bedroom with king size bed, dressing room, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower room are finished. The second bedroom provides queen size bed is covering 35 square meters are designed on a series of five stepped terraces. The third bedroom is covering 35 square meters twin beds decorated in modern style. Two or more families also have the option of sharing a private villa.
:: Room Amenities ::
- Mini bar
- Personal in - room safe
- LCD screen TV
- Temperature controlled air conditioners
- Hair dryer
- Make up mirror
- Tea / coffee making facilities
- IDD cordless telephone
- In-villa Wi-Fi internet access
- Twice - daily housekeeping service
- A healthy fruit selection,
replenished during your stay
:: Private facilities within the villa ::
- Private Pool Villa: size 24 square meters, depth 1.50 m
- Outdoor terrace: is touching 4 senses
Sight: greenery coconut plantation, trees, and pool
Hearing: small birds are whispering to each other, the melody of moving trees
Smell: sea ozone and flowers within the villa
Touch: warmth of the sun and windy wave are touching (Sun beds and private sala are provided) - LDK room: size 40 square meters
- Living Area: spacious lounge in the stylish living room surrounded in luxurious local materials. TV and DVD home theater system are provided.
- Dining Area: dining table in capacity of 6 persons
- Kitchen: Fully equipped gourmet SMEG kitchen
RESTAURANT & BAR
:: Padma ::
Padma is not only the centre of all things culinary at Karma Samui, it is also among the finest destination restaurants on Koh Samui island. First there is the location; the restaurant looks out over the gulf of Thailand, with tables set on a semi al fresco verandah embedded in the cliff face, just meters above the beach. Polished hard wood floors provide an appealing contrast to the light marquee style roof structure - diaphanous white tensile fabric stretched over slender poles - while diners can glimpse Karma Samui's culinary team at work in the open kitchen. Pre-dinner aperitifs and post-dinner cocktails can be enjoyed at the adjacent bar, or on at Rock Pool, set on an expansive terrace hanging above the beach.
Padma is not only the centre of all things culinary at Karma Samui, it is also among the finest destination restaurants on Koh Samui island. First there is the location; the restaurant looks out over the gulf of Thailand, with tables set on a semi al fresco verandah embedded in the cliff face, just meters above the beach. Polished hard wood floors provide an appealing contrast to the light marquee style roof structure - diaphanous white tensile fabric stretched over slender poles - while diners can glimpse Karma Samui's culinary team at work in the open kitchen. Pre-dinner aperitifs and post-dinner cocktails can be enjoyed at the adjacent bar, or on at Rock Pool, set on an expansive terrace hanging above the beach.
:: Rock Pool ::
Rock Pool is the ideal spot for those wishing to get even closer to the ocean, but without getting their feet wet or sand between their toes. This is Karma Samui's sophisticated bar/lounge facility - a 200 square meter deck, which extends outward to the ocean's edge. Here, white chairs and lounges are set with thick upholstery in shades of earth and turquoise, reflecting the surrounding environment and custom stools are set at a wooden balustrade at the front - the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail accompanied by a selection of global tapas dishes that are perfect for sharing.
Together, Padma and Rock pool deliver a culinary experience that combines the best of east and west with an overarching ethos that emphasizes the use of only the freshest seasonal ingredients alongside select imported fare, in a setting that is nothing short of utopian.
Should you wish to dine elsewhere in the resort, or even at some special location on the island, Karma Samui can cater to your needs, whether it's an In-Villa barbecue with chefs on hand to prepare dishes, gourmet picnic lunches or romantic candlelit dinners on the beach. You can even cook yourself if you prefer - our staff can direct you to the best markets or even purchase ingredients for that special private dinner party.
Rock Pool is the ideal spot for those wishing to get even closer to the ocean, but without getting their feet wet or sand between their toes. This is Karma Samui's sophisticated bar/lounge facility - a 200 square meter deck, which extends outward to the ocean's edge. Here, white chairs and lounges are set with thick upholstery in shades of earth and turquoise, reflecting the surrounding environment and custom stools are set at a wooden balustrade at the front - the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail accompanied by a selection of global tapas dishes that are perfect for sharing.
Together, Padma and Rock pool deliver a culinary experience that combines the best of east and west with an overarching ethos that emphasizes the use of only the freshest seasonal ingredients alongside select imported fare, in a setting that is nothing short of utopian.
Should you wish to dine elsewhere in the resort, or even at some special location on the island, Karma Samui can cater to your needs, whether it's an In-Villa barbecue with chefs on hand to prepare dishes, gourmet picnic lunches or romantic candlelit dinners on the beach. You can even cook yourself if you prefer - our staff can direct you to the best markets or even purchase ingredients for that special private dinner party.
KARMA SPA & WELLNESS
Karma Spa offers spa therapies and wellness experiences that are luxurious, organic and authentic. Dream of moonlight rituals bestowed in the seclusion of your own villa and splurge on sublime facial therapies delivered with Reiki and chakra rebalancing. Feel your body to return to balance via holistic curatives and the traditional Thai massages offered in a breezy sea facing beach Sala. Karma is the first spa on the island to offer the unique Warm Shell Massage whereby exquisite shells are massaged into the body with indigenous virgin coconut oil. Karma Spa is bountiful
with incredible healing experiences.
Karma Spa is also honored to partner with Ytsara, a luxurious spa brand
known for their time-honored Asian rituals. What's significant is that
Ytsara therapies are delivered with Thai, Chinese and Indian massage
rituals, together with yoga breathing techniques to nurture the soul.
Karma's therapists, known as 'body workers', derive from a culture of
healers and are trained in Level 1 reiki. As well, they receive year-round
training in mind and body therapy taught by masters in their field.
After all, the most memorable spa is ultimately about the therapist's
touch. Other wellness offerings include a boutique gym while complimentary
transport is provided to a dedicated yoga facility located less than
a minute away.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
:: Rooms & Villa Complimentary At resort ::
- Welcome drinking water and refreshing cold towel, upon arrival
- Welcome garlands upon arrival
- Invitation to Rock Pool for welcome drink selection
- Valet parking
- Bottled water in guest rooms
- Library with computer, internet access, printer, scanner, DVDs and books (24 hours)
- Daily news at library and Rock Pool
- Swimming pool (24 hours)
- The option of private parties catered to in your villa
- Fitness center (24 hours). Weight-training machines and free weights, as well as complimentary drinking water and refreshing cold towels
- Kid’s Club, with a variety of games and activities on request
:: Kid's Club ::
Families can enjoy relaxing at Karma Samui with the help of Kids Club where the trained staff welcome children and infants of all ages to enjoy the facilities that are provided. Kids Club is open from 8am to 8pm daily and is complimentary to Karma Samui Guests.
:: Activities ::
Families can enjoy relaxing at Karma Samui with the help of Kids Club where the trained staff welcome children and infants of all ages to enjoy the facilities that are provided. Kids Club is open from 8am to 8pm daily and is complimentary to Karma Samui Guests.
:: Activities ::
- Karma Spa and Wellness
- Fitness Centre
- 2 Swimming Pools (Kid with waterfall)
- Kids Club
- Beach Salas for two
LOCATION MAP
5 minutes south of Karma Samui is Chaweng Beach - a 3km long strip off
the island's ring road that is lined with a plethora of shops, restaurants,
bars and clubs. During the day one can shop for traditional Thai artifacts
at the local markets or look for bargains amongst the branded outlets,
many of which carry designer products manufactured in Thailand. In the
evening the town comes alive with every form of entertainment from Thai
dancers to contemporary nightclubs and chic restaurants.
