Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort

Accommodation at Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort takes the form of residences, villas and suites. Several have a garden view, one residence has a sea view, King beds feature in several of them, and the sleeping capacity runs from three guests to nine.

Rooms can have individual air conditioning, blackout curtains, a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, toiletries and a hair dryer, plus an electric kettle, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and a balcony or terrace. Seating areas and desks are also available, and some residences add a whirlpool bathtub. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

The resort's main facilities are an outdoor swimming pool, a children's swimming pool and a spa with massage, sauna and hot tub, plus a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. Restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, a snack bar and room service serve meals and drinks, and Asian, buffet and continental breakfast styles are offered.

The property has a private beach, and water activities include snorkeling, diving, canoeing and fishing. Bicycle rental, tours, car hire and a shuttle service are also available. Families can use babysitting, a family room and kids' meals, and business facilities, meeting rooms, laundry and daily housekeeping are available too. Languages offered include English, Mandarin and Thai.

Lamai is a long, sandy beach on Koh Samui, and the resort sits on the beach road, where resorts, guesthouses and small restaurants line up side by side. In the evenings food stalls and massage shops fill the road, and the Lamai Night Market, a well-known evening spot, is close to the property. Many of the restaurants and small shops are a short walk along the beach road.

Hin Ta and Hin Yai, the rock formations known locally as Grandma and Grandpa Rocks, are 2 km from the resort, and Chaweng Noi Beach, another sandy bay, is 3.8 km away. Na Muang Waterfall lies in the island's hills, 6.4 km away, and makes a good change of scenery from the beach. The large Big Buddha statue at Bang Rak is 11.5 km away. Samui Airport is 9.1 km from the resort, and the island is reached by air or ferry.

A good day can start on Lamai Beach, continue to the rock formations and the Big Buddha, and end at the night market in the evening. The resort also offers snorkeling and diving, for guests who want to spend the day in the water, and a shuttle service and an airport transfer for trips further across the island.