Blissful Style at W Retreat Koh Samui
Walking
through the entrance of the W Retreat Koh Samui
is a kind of unworldly sensation. The first thing you see is the
Woobar, where guests enjoy signature cocktails and small plates
in floating booths that seem to merge into the ocean. A DJ is
perched on a floating silver crown that provides relaxing entertainment
until the early hours each evening.
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Woo Bar
From
check-in through departure, guests get the anything you want -
any time you want it treatment, including instant pick-up and
delivery on carts driven by the helpful staff members. The suites
are exquisite hide-a-ways, with their own private pools, double
level accommodations with every possible bath and entertainment
room amenities. General manager Brian Seagrave
is always available to assist guests, along with Jean Narongligh,
operations manager.
W Retreat Breakfast Buffet
Meals
are enjoyed in the Kitchen Table restaurant,
where the breakfast buffet can be enjoyed on the outer patio with
an ocean view and their daily buffet offers a nearly endless selection
of anything a guest could want. The chef will also happily prepare
any special requests. The French toast with passion fruit
butter is addictive and keeps guests coming back for more. Lunch
and dinner are also served in this destination, as well as a beach
location, which is sensational for sun babies. Their dinner menu
offers delicious Thai seafood specialties, unusual dishes like
Italian fettuccini, country BBQ, or outstanding Australian
beef and lamb entrees, along with unique before and after dinner
cocktails and wine pairings that are just right.
W Italian Fettuccini
Dinner
on the beach, especially for romantic special celebrations or
group dinners are beyond outstanding, and are coordinated by talented
Robert Conte, the resort director of food & beverage. The
setting is island bliss, family style perfect presentation, and
parties here seem to always end with some wonderful firework display.
The performance we were privileged to see was beyond amazing.
A
spa day at AWAY Spa in W Retreat Koh Samui is
the experience you have been waiting for, and one that will linger
on in your memory long after you leave Samui. Each massage is
suited to your needs, and begins with a beautiful foot bath and
massage. Guests are also given a small fresh water and orange
juice before and after their treatment. My hot stone massage,
given by an extremely well trained therapist is so wonderful.
I actually fell asleep on the table.
Thai Koh Tao Beach
The
spa building is a separate facility and is features chic waiting
rooms, where guest enjoy the quiet ambiance before their massage.
The spa menu includes a variety of choices and special treatments.
They also feature a spa menu for guests who which to enjoy a healthy
bite while in the spa. The treatment rooms are immaculate and
beautiful in design, providing a totally relaxing and private
destination to enjoy pure bliss.
The registration coves in the lobby offer a private place to register,
make reservations, and get needed information on Samui activities.
Naturally, the hotel offers wonderful business conference facilities
and suites to accommodate large families or groups. Golf, water
activities and tennis are readily available, but I can't imagine
why anyone would leave the W grounds. The beach is fantastic,
and the staff will create picnic boxes to enjoy by the ocean.
W Kitchen Table Restaurant
Samui
is located on the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand. It
is the second largest after Phuket in the gulf of Thailand; it
is surrounded by sixty other islands, and has an annual tourist
population of over 1.5 million. The white sandy beaches, coral
reefs and coconut trees have become a major vacation attraction
to Thailand visitors. Its history goes back to 1687, when it first
appeared on Chinese maps.
Thai
Airways fly to Samui, and the service is charming on these short
flights from Bangkok. Savor the happiness of Thailand on Thai
Airways and treat yourself to the beyond delightful experience
of W Retreat Koh Samui.
www.thaiairways.com,
www.wretreatkohsamui.com.
Khorb Kuhn Ka!
W
Retreat Koh Samui
41 Moo 1 Tambol Maernam
Surat Thari
Koh Samui 84339 Thailand
(66)(77) 915999
www.wretreatkohsamui.com
Bonnie Carroll
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