This resort is more than a resort - it is a destination in itself created by nature and discovered by the resort. Facilities include a spa, sports centre with a squash court, two tennis courts, an aircon gymnasium, snooker table and table tennis, a free form swimming pool and three beaches (though these are public beaches). The hotel complimentary internet access at the library and free use of water sport equipment, i.e., snorkeling, snorkelingand sea kayaking. It's possible for canoeing, wind surfing, dingy sailing, laser boarding, scuba diving and fishing depending upon the weather conditions and availability. The resort also can organise sightseeing of nearby islands by speed boat, motor launch, traditional Siamese junk or longtail boat. This beautiful seaside resorts is a sanctuary for clients looking for a change of pace from their fast paced lifestyle.
Exterior: Set in a tropical coconut plantation in one of Thailand's most beautiful seascapes, the Resort has been built to resemble a very green and genteel Southern Thai village.
Lobby: The lobby is medium size , decorated with beautiful hand crafting wooden pillars, lobby area is designed like a villa where activity area in the middle of the villa.
Rooms
The standard rooms are garden pavilions. As the name suggests, the views are really of the tropical garden surrounded by the imposing limestone cliffs that surround the resort. The pavilions are two storey affairs. The ground storey houses the lounge which opens onto a personal porch. The bedroom is accessed by a spiral stairway. The area upstairs is divided equally between a luxurious bathroom and either one king sized bed or two queen sized beds. All bedrooms are designed to provide spacious accommodation for two persons only. Rooms are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, video and compact disc players in addition to the standard features expected of a deluxe resort. Village Pavilions are the same as the Garden Pavilions with additional outside umbrella-shaded table and chairs with pool, cliff and partial sea views. These pavilions are located in a prime location in the Rai Lay zone near the resort's lagoon swimming pool. Spa Pavilions have an additional private garden equipped with an outdoor jacuzzi, umbrella shaded dining table and barbecue terrace. These pavilions are located in the Rai Lay and Phra Nang zones. All twin bed Pavillions are euipped with "Hollywood Style" twin beds (two double beds set in one bed frame).
Restaurant & Food
There is a restuarant which serves, Thai and European cuisine, one which serves Thai and Seafood cuisine, another serving cuisine from different corners of A low rise concrete building constructed in court yard style with magnificent garden. Asia and a final one which serves European and Thai cuisine, cafe style. The hotel also has four bars; a bar with a relaxed beach terrace atmosphere, one with a relaxed woodland beach setting and another with a smart but informal, sophisticated atmosphere.
Activities & Sport
Guests may make use of the swimming pool, the poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols, as well as the sauna, massage service and spa treatments (charges apply). Various activities are available on the beach, including diving, windsurfing, sailing, catamaran sailing and canoeing. Sports enthusiasts may also play tennis, table tennis, squash, beach volleyball and golf, or may work out in the gym.
Comments
Reception is open 24 hours a day.
Directions, How to get there
The hotel can be reached by car on a well surfaced highway, and the journey takes just over 2 hours. Alternatively, guests can be met at the airport by a member of the resort's staff. It is a short drive to the pier where guests will board one of Rayavadee's luxuriously appointed speedboats for an exhilarating ride to the resort through the majestic scenery of the Phranang Peninsula.