Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa is an elegant luxury retreat, located on the unspoiled northern coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. Set in an expansive garden along a palm-fringed beach, it exudes classic luxury and offers a blend of contemporary Thai-style accommodation in villas and suites, perfect for couples and families. Facing Koh Phangan and sitting along an attractive 300 metres of golden sandy beach with no tides, it offers a perfect space for safe swimming on the Koh Samui island.
Dining options at the Santiburi Beach Resort include a Royal Thai restaurant, a Beachfront restaurant, a Pool Bar & Restaurant, a Breakfast restaurant and a Lounge Bar. There is a large swimming pool and an indulgent spa offering a plethora of treatments provided by fully-qualified therapists. For those wanting to keep active, the resort has a range of water sports equipment as well as mountain bikes and sports gear. There is also a superb golf course nearby.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPrivate BeachRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSalonSpa/SaunaTennis CourtWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On SiteStay Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa features 77 suites and villas. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and indigenous ancient trees, each of the suites and villas are decorated in sleek, modern style with a touch of contemporary Thai. Expect wooden parquet floors, Siamese furniture, spacious bathrooms and private terraces with views over the beach or the garden. Some of the villas boast a private pool whereas others offer direct access to the pristine beach.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Santiburi Beach Resort. There is a Kid’s Activity Centre which offers table tennis, darts, a library, a video games room with PlayStation and an array of other toys and games. Incidentally, Thai cooking class is the most popular. Restaurants have children's highchairs and children's menus, and there are beach toys, children's pool and children's in-room amenities. Up to two children can stay free of charge in their parent's room.
Dine Dining options at the Santiburi Beach Resort include three restaurants and three bars. The chef at the Sala Thai restaurant takes great pride in serving exceptional Thai cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients of the highest standard. Afternoon tea is served in the hotel’s main lounge with views over the pool, also the best place for a pre-dinner drink. The Beach House is where pizza and pasta are a speciality and beach barbecues are a regular event.
Relax The circular pool at the Santiburi Beach Resort is the island’s largest and has an outstanding fitness centre with a large state-of-the-art gym. For those in need of a pamper, the spa's natural treatment rooms with Jacuzzi gardens are a sanctuary for indulgent treatments and holistic therapies. There are Turkish massage tables, indoor baths and outdoor deep soaking tubs. Well-known for its superb catering for families, the spa even provides specialist treatments for children and teenagers.
Experience The Santiburi Beach Resort has a water sports centre for kayaking, diving and sailing. Guests can enjoy complimentary windsurfing and hobie cats. Other activities on offer include squash, tennis, mountain bikes, hiking excursions, football camps, golf, craft activities, boat trips and diving. There are also Yoga sessions and Muay Thai training classes.
Location The Santiburi hotel is situated on the northern coast of Koh Samui amongst 23 acres of beautiful lush tropical gardens, 300 metres of tranquil Maenam Beach.
Getting there 11-hour international flight to Bangkok followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Koh Samui. Santiburi Resort is a 15-minutes drive from Koh Samui Airport.
When to go Koh Samui has a tropical climate and the best time to visit is from February to September, which is relatively dry but there is some rain every month. February to April are the driest months. October to January are wet with the monsoon coming from the northeast across the Gulf of Thailand.
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