AKARYN RESORT AND SPA

This secluded 5-star resort is located on its very own white-sand beach overlooking the blue waters of beautiful Hanuman Bay and offers two restaurants, a spa, and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. It is situated just seven minutes from Samui International Airport, seven minutes from Chaweng Beach to the south, and four minutes from Cheong Mon Beach to the north. The resorts' own beach stretches for almost half a kilometre and guests can swim and snorkel direct from the shore. Also available are kayaks and paddleboards, cookery classes, batik painting classes, massage classes, and yoga and Pilates sessions. At the spa guests can choose from a full range of soothing treatments and therapies, and there is also a well-equipped fitness centre for working out. For dining, Edgewater restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (all table service) and offers a wide choice of international dishes and Thai specialities. There is also Bluefire restaurant, specialising in grilled steaks and other meats, and the Wet Bar for drinks and cocktails. All 52 of the resort's spacious contemporary suites and villas include a private swimming pool, as well as a terrace or balcony with garden or sea views, and feature modern amenities. They come with a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, air conditioning, LCD cable TV, free Wi-Fi, iPod and iDock with music library, and tea/coffee making facilities. The resort also offers a regular transfer service to Chaweng for guests who wish to explore its nightlife and shopping.