Getting there
We took the Seatran ferry which is larger and slower than the catamaran, but it is cheaper and still only took around 1 hour. We were met the other side by a minivan. That took us to our hotel.
We took the Seatran ferry which is larger and slower than the catamaran, but it is cheaper and still only took around 1 hour. We were met the other side by a minivan. That took us to our hotel.
Accomodation
We stayed at the new Novotel on the island. It has recently been taken over by Novotel, it used to be owned by the Kata group and was known as kandaburi resort and spa.
We stayed at the new Novotel on the island. It has recently been taken over by Novotel, it used to be owned by the Kata group and was known as kandaburi resort and spa.
The hotel was in a great location at the quieter end of Chaweng Beach, the rooms were large and clean, and had everything you could want from a hotel room. The staff and service were good here!
Chaweng Beach is known as the prettiest beach in Koh Samui, and it is gorgeous. shallow blue water, 5km long, and an island to gaze at just off the beach. The beach also has many hotels, bars and restaurants along it and if you were searching for a party I am sure you would be able to find one.
We had rain a few of the days we were here, and nearly every night in the early hours., this wasn't a huge problem, but did limit you on what you could do. The film channels in the hotel made this easier.
We celebrated Christmas at the hotel on the 24th, (apparently it is celebrated on the 24th here) we had a Christmas buffet, with Turkey and Brussel Sprouts! This was what was desired and we were pleased we found turkey in Thailand.
On Christmas day we had a meal at treetops restaurant which was amazing. Some truly brilliant food, with wine pairing. The location of the restaurant is in levels in a treehouse, so your table is private.
Another place on Koh Samui we would highly recomend was a restaurant called The Larder. It was fantastic, any foodies heaven! It was essentially a British gastro pub with some Thai flair and the food was so good we went there twice. The prices were similar to what you would pay in the UK for a meal, but the standard of food and service was exceptional. And they have Cheese! And it's amazing! The best cheese since leaving the UK.
Besides eating and drinking and chilling by the pool we didn't do too much in Koh Samui, so off we went to Phuket.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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