Posted by Camille Lemmens on Aug 8, 2010 in
Thailand
Bhundari Spa and Villa Resort, Chaweng
The Bhundari Spa and Villa Resort near
Chaweng is a Centara property and offers a luscious and luxurious environment just as these properties usually do.
Just be aware that the Bhundhari is not exactly in
Chaweng but just outside on the north bound road direction
Choengmon, which is great if you're looking for a relaxing and quiet environment but if you want action and shopping next door, this is not the place to be and a location inside
Chaweng will be more to your liking.
The Resort has 124 rooms but it's good to know that they're build on a hill side which can be a bit of a steep walk and not to everyone's liking. The beach is small and rocky and if you're staying at the hill side bungalows you will need to cross the main road. There are 3 pools however to find a relaxing moment.
It's a great place as long as this medium range priced resort's location is what you're looking for.

Guest room

Guest room exterior

Jacuzzi villa

Swimming pool with ocean in the background

Exterior
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Posted by Camille Lemmens on Jul 23, 2010 in
Thailand
Chaba Cabana Beach Resort, Chaweng
The Chaba Cabana Beach Resort is located in North Chaweng, thus neatly isolated from the hustle and bustle of down town Chaweng, but still everything is within easy reach. It's associated with the Chaba Samui Resort, also in Chaweng.
One of the nice pluses of the location is that the beach is fairly secluded and provides a very nice view over Chaweng beach and bay, looking at it from a 90 degree angle.
There are a few restaurants available nearby, including Le Café des Arts at the nearby Papillon Resort.
The resort has 68 rooms in the Deluxe building and 10 villa's to show for and all are in the medium price range.
If you stay at the Chaba Cabana Beach Resort, you will be near all, the action but are enjoying a secluded area and beach that is less developed than the rest of Chaweng.

Deluxe room

Deluxe family room

Beach front

Deluxe building

Beach front swimming pool
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Posted by Camille Lemmens on Mar 24, 2010 in
Thailand
Le Paradis Boutique Resort & Spa, Chaweng
Le Paradise Boutique and Spa Resort invites you to step back into a world of yesteryear with all the convenience of modern living. It's situated on a rich oasis of tropical gardens, night life and entertainment is a mere step away on Chaweng Bay, Samui’s most popular beach. 12 of the 26 rooms are in traditional Thai teak houses mounted on stilts with modern interiors and a full range of amenities. Fine dining is also high on the agenda with the Karebu Restaurant offering beach front dining at any time of day. Watch the sun fade and fall into the arms of traditional Thai hospitality.
The location is great, it's right in the middle of Chaweng, near a multitude of shops, restaurants, pubs and bars.
With only 26 rooms out of which 12 are old style bungalows on stilts, the resort is quiet because the space it's build on it rather large. The stilt Thai teak villa's are lovely and beautiful but be aware of the fact that they have rather small rooms although the outside bathrooms are slightly bigger. The 'old style' look is great to some and looks romantic but others may think that the resort needs an upgrade or make over.
Due to the dense vegetation, insects tend to be an issue, especially mosquitoes in the outdoor bathrooms so you may want to have repellent at hand.
The contemporary, stone build rooms are more spacious.
This resort is an either love it or hate it kind of place with the majority of visitors liking it, although a general comment is that it does not fit a 5* facility.
Prices are in the medium range.
Guest room
Villa Guest room
Villa Balcony
Bath room
Swimming pool
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