W Retreat Koh Samui in Koh Samui ★★★★★  

Location Located between Maenam and Bo Phut, the hotel has some of the most dramatic views over the ocean ever seen and offers turquoise waters and pristine beaches. This wonderful world is only a 15-minute drive away from Samui Airport (approximately 10 km). Facilities The hotel is an innovative, contemporary, design-led lifestyle brand and category buster with 37 hotels and retreats in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. Built in 2010, the air-conditioned establishment comprises a total of 75 guest rooms and welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Facilities on offer to guests include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, and a hairdressing salon. Guests may dine in the cafe or restaurant and sip their favourite drinks in the bar and pub. Business guests are sure to appreciate the conference facilities. In addition, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and a car park are provided. Rooms The spacious rooms feature a private balcony and signature bathrobes. Each room includes an iPod docking station, a DVD player and 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels. A minibar and coffee maker are also provided. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower, bath and a hairdryer. Rooms with either double or king-size beds are available. Furthermore, a direct dial telephone, radio with hi-fi, Internet access, a safe, and individually regulated air conditioning come as standard. Sports/Entertainment Whether guests want to sweat (gym), get wet (outdoor swimming pool) or just unwind at the Away Spa, the hotel has all the services and facilities to keep them busy or relaxed. Aerobics sessions are available, as are massage and spa treatments. Children can enjoy their own swimming area and refreshments are provided at the poolside snack bar. Sun loungers and parasols are laid out on the sun terrace for guests' use. For additional fees guests may go diving, windsurfing, sailing, catamaran boating, canoeing, pedal boating or biking. Paddle tennis, tennis and beach volleyball are further activities provided. Golfers may pay a visit to the golf course some 15 minutes' drive away. Meals The hotel offers the Kitchen Table, with all-day dining international cuisine, and Namu, with fine dining Japanese cuisine. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning at the hotel and buffet, a la carte and set menu dining options are available for lunch and dinner. Payment American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted.