Fah Thai Magazine Jul-Aug 2018

OVERTURES
CHECKED IN: SAMUI
STAYED: ANANTARA BOPHUT
When life gives you lemons, you make
lemonade, but when life lands you at the
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, you consider
yourself lucky. This absolute gem of a
beachfront resort is relatively small at only
106 rooms but what it may lack in room
numbers, it easily makes up for in style and
quality of experience.
Embraced within verdant gardens and
monumental trees, the Anantara Bophut
boasts a modern-contemporary design
mingled with classic Thai details — and this
property certainly isn’t lacking details. The
grounds are adorned with classic Oriental
art, lotus-filled pools, “sala” pavilions for
chilling, and even an organic garden
complete with beehives.
Right
The resort’s
fountains and
gardens take on a
magical quality at
night.
Below Left and
Right
Classic Thai
elements blend
with contemporary
styling throughout
the resort.
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Left
Southern Thai
architecture
greets guests in
a design that’s
elegant and family
friendly.
Bottom
Happy hour cocktails
or drinks at other
hours come expertly
done by the hotel’s
mixologist.
The rooms boast far too many
amenities to mention, but picture fresh
beetroot/carrot/apple juice waiting for
you in the room along with a spread
of fresh fruit and the heavenly scent
of aromatherapy oils emanating from a
burner. Ample storage for extended stays,
flip flops and slippers, yoga mat, shoe
shine service, steam iron, stocked wine
cooler and liquor cabinet, natural soaps,
coffee (not instant) and tea, wine glasses
and whiskey tumblers gives you an idea of
what is waiting in your room. And you are
unlikely to overlook the bed sheet-sized
towels and bed sheets literally 10 feet
wide (I checked). A huge bathtub and rain
shower will rinse off the salt and sand
after a visit to the beach which you can’t
be any closer to without getting wet.
Cool ocean breezes can be enjoyed
on the balcony found just outside of every
room. No one will judge you for relaxing
by the huge beachside infinity pool all day,
but if you’re feeling frisky, or have kids that
are, a stroll around the sprawling resort
will reveal all sorts of activities to enjoy
such as a tennis court, spa, gym, table
tennis, foosball table, cooking classes,
yoga, and plenty more. Fisherman’s
Village is just a short jaunt down the
beach walk where you can sample local
culinary delicacies and handicrafts.
What you’ll find at the Anantara is a
well-kept, well-managed beachside resort
in an unbeatable location with character
and charm.
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
99/9 Bophut Bay, Tambon Bophut,
Koh Samui, Surat Thani
+66 (0) 77 428 300
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