
Credit: Manathai Hotels & Resorts
MANATHAI Hotels & Resorts has launched the latest addition to its collection of luxury boutique properties in Thailand – the Manathai Koh Samui.
Located opposite a fishing village on Lamai Beach, the 148-room colonial themed resort is a 20 minutes’ drive from Samui International Airport and 50 minutes’ flight from Bangkok.
The resort offers 102 Deluxe Balcony Rooms and out of the 46 Suites that the resort is offering, there are six Family Suites, of which two include bunk beds and special amenities for children. The other Suites go up to 200m2.
In line with Manathai’s concept of luxury resorts, all rooms are furnished with silk cushions provided by Jim Thompson.
Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, a kids club and childcare services, two swimming pools and 24-hour security.
F&B options include Thai restaurant Pad Thai; Waterline, a beachfront restaurent offering seafood; Colours, which offers international cuisine; Coffee World Café, for cakes and coffee; and Mulligan’s pub.
The resort also offers meeting spaces ranging from 25m2 to 66m2 seating a maximum of 60 people in theatre style. Couples can also hold their weddings on the beach with expert event planners catering to individual needs.
Christoph Berger, COO of Manathai Hotels & Resorts, in a press release announcing the launch, said: “Koh Samui offers a uniquely relaxed atmosphere and we have worked hard to harness this with our reverence for the arts and traditions of Thai culture. We have also established close links with local communities, such as the fishing village, and by embracing local livelihoods we can provide guests exceptional experiences and support our neighbours.”
To celebrate the launch, the resort is having an opening special with rates starting from 2,750 baht (US$81.40) per night inclusive of tax. Breakfast is also provided.
The special rates are available until October 31, 2015.







