Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Koh Samui, Thailand
Jul 22, 2005, 3:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Ankebello
$350 is too much .... so thank you for the rate info.
Jul 31, 2005, 12:31 pm
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Originally Posted by tfong007
Koh Samui is totally overrated. It has completely been over run by tourist.
Try Krabi or Koh Phi Phi if you want something less commercial.
Try Krabi or Koh Phi Phi if you want something less commercial.
Aug 1, 2005, 4:00 am
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Originally Posted by tfong007
Koh Samui is totally overrated. It has completely been over run by tourist.
Try Krabi or Koh Phi Phi if you want something less commercial.
Try Krabi or Koh Phi Phi if you want something less commercial.
Koh Phi Phi is where they shot the movie "The Beach" correct?
Aug 1, 2005, 7:50 am
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Originally Posted by rebadc
Koh Phi Phi is where they shot the movie "The Beach" correct?
Aug 1, 2005, 9:03 am
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Originally Posted by bhatnasx
I didn't think to highly of Krabi - it seemed like a begining point for tours or daytrips - but there wasn't anything too special about the town itself.
Bruce
Aug 1, 2005, 10:03 pm
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I think Samui is awesome -- even if there are people there. There are still plenty of places to find your own special place.
I also second that the Krabi region is spectacular -- if not Krabi Town itself.
That said, and since this is a Marriott forum... There is not much choice around there for MR points.
I also second that the Krabi region is spectacular -- if not Krabi Town itself.
That said, and since this is a Marriott forum... There is not much choice around there for MR points.
Aug 4, 2005, 6:57 am
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Has anyone been able to book a room using MR points? As this hotel is not on Marriott's website yet, I tried using the link bhatnasx gave, but I get a no availability message for any date I try.
Aug 4, 2005, 11:44 pm
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I think many parts of Samui are awesome....I stayed with a friend at the Le Meridian Baan Taling Naam resort (I think its in the southwest part of the island) and it was sooo great 
relaxing, so beautiful, private......infinity pool with gorgeous mountain scene backdrops, and private beach below.....just what the doctor ordered to unwind and recharge....
also took a boat to little Turtle Island (Koh Tao) for great snorkling and beaches.....
I'll also want to try the new Marriott (Renaissance) when its finished....
relaxing, so beautiful, private......infinity pool with gorgeous mountain scene backdrops, and private beach below.....just what the doctor ordered to unwind and recharge....also took a boat to little Turtle Island (Koh Tao) for great snorkling and beaches.....
I'll also want to try the new Marriott (Renaissance) when its finished....
Aug 5, 2005, 6:28 am
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Originally Posted by Trajan
also took a boat to little Turtle Island (Koh Tao) for great snorkling and beaches.....
Aug 8, 2005, 5:57 am
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Originally Posted by Richard1148
I was wondering about snorkeling at Ko Samui. How far is Ko Tao - how long is the boat ride and approx cost if you remember?
Aug 8, 2005, 9:17 am
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Originally Posted by Trajan
Oh I really dont remember how much, but it wasnt expensive at all....took a large speed boat with others on board (they go fairly regularly).....the super clear waters and fishes around Koh Tao are fantastic....actually there are two little islands connected by a sandy beach which is just below the surface of the water...pretty unique ^
Aug 8, 2005, 12:10 pm
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one thing I forgot to mention, the Samui Island airport is great!! 
its like a friendly jungle theme park airport...very nice and gets you in the right mood....I enjoy it every time I fly in from Bangkok <http://www.amazingsamui.com/airport.htm>
The Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa (rebranded from "Buriraya Resort & Spa from Sept 1, 05) rack rates are at <http://www.buriraya.com/rates.html>, but I think you can get better rates at online reservation sites like, for example: <http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/koh_samui_island/buriraya_resort_and_spa.html>
its like a friendly jungle theme park airport...very nice and gets you in the right mood....I enjoy it every time I fly in from Bangkok <http://www.amazingsamui.com/airport.htm>The Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa (rebranded from "Buriraya Resort & Spa from Sept 1, 05) rack rates are at <http://www.buriraya.com/rates.html>, but I think you can get better rates at online reservation sites like, for example: <http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/koh_samui_island/buriraya_resort_and_spa.html>
Last edited by Trajan; Aug 8, 2005 at 12:28 pm
Aug 11, 2005, 3:00 am
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The Renaissance site is now officially out within Marriott.com, it says rebranded to Renaissance starting September 01.
Rates for Quality room in September 150 US$++, four 1bdr. Pool Garden View Villa 250US$++, 2bdrm beach front villa 365US++.
Rates for Quality room in September 150 US$++, four 1bdr. Pool Garden View Villa 250US$++, 2bdrm beach front villa 365US++.