Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Koh Samui, Thailand
#62
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Have any of you checked out the "Beachfront Villa" at this resort? Wehave the option of paying an upgrade charge (we're using points for rooms) to a Pool Villa or a Beachfron Villa.
I haven't seen too much information on the Beachfront ones. You do get a "private pool" but it looks like all the Beachfront Villas share the same private pool
The GM will give me either one, I'm just trying to go for the best possible accomodations.
I haven't seen too much information on the Beachfront ones. You do get a "private pool" but it looks like all the Beachfront Villas share the same private pool
The GM will give me either one, I'm just trying to go for the best possible accomodations.
#63
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5
Beach, Bathroom & Store in Renaissance
Originally Posted by haveric
I stayed in a pool villa (when I visited the deluxe rooms were all closed for renovations). The villa had 3 seperate areas -- a bathroom w/ a huge shower / tub; the bedroom, and a den-like area w/ tv and couch. Also outside was the pool and several chairs, table.
If you have particular questions, feel free to PM me or post them here.
If you have particular questions, feel free to PM me or post them here.
Also wondering if it's possible to have a massage on the beach at the Renaissance. It souds like it's a private beach so the answer is probably no, but are there masseurs on the beach next to the hotel? We will probably use the spa at some point but would also like a cheap option too.
And finally - is there a convenience store anywhere near by the hotel which sells juice, beer, crisps and the like or will we have to go into Lamai for that?
Thanks Folks
Regards
Miss Simmers
#64
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by Miss Simmers
Just wondering what the bathroom is like inside the villa. It says that there is a sunken bath/shower - does this mean that the shower is part of the bath or is there a seperate shower unit?
Also wondering if it's possible to have a massage on the beach at the Renaissance. It souds like it's a private beach so the answer is probably no, but are there masseurs on the beach next to the hotel? We will probably use the spa at some point but would also like a cheap option too.
And finally - is there a convenience store anywhere near by the hotel which sells juice, beer, crisps and the like or will we have to go into Lamai for that?
Thanks Folks
Regards
Miss Simmers
Also wondering if it's possible to have a massage on the beach at the Renaissance. It souds like it's a private beach so the answer is probably no, but are there masseurs on the beach next to the hotel? We will probably use the spa at some point but would also like a cheap option too.
And finally - is there a convenience store anywhere near by the hotel which sells juice, beer, crisps and the like or will we have to go into Lamai for that?
Thanks Folks
Regards
Miss Simmers
Yepp, there's a small shop with everything just 5 minutes walk from the hotel (in the same small street which leads to the hotel from the main road), and also an internet caf just next door to the shop. And a laundry, too, if I remember correctly.
#65
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: usually DCA
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Originally Posted by Miss Simmers
Just wondering what the bathroom is like inside the villa. It says that there is a sunken bath/shower - does this mean that the shower is part of the bath or is there a seperate shower unit?
Also wondering if it's possible to have a massage on the beach at the Renaissance. It souds like it's a private beach so the answer is probably no, but are there masseurs on the beach next to the hotel? We will probably use the spa at some point but would also like a cheap option too.
And finally - is there a convenience store anywhere near by the hotel which sells juice, beer, crisps and the like or will we have to go into Lamai for that?
Thanks Folks
Regards
Miss Simmers
Also wondering if it's possible to have a massage on the beach at the Renaissance. It souds like it's a private beach so the answer is probably no, but are there masseurs on the beach next to the hotel? We will probably use the spa at some point but would also like a cheap option too.
And finally - is there a convenience store anywhere near by the hotel which sells juice, beer, crisps and the like or will we have to go into Lamai for that?
Thanks Folks
Regards
Miss Simmers
I did not see any option for a massage on the beach -- it's a fairly quiet area at the very top of Lamai. There are a few cheaper resorts to the south that might have more affordable options, however.
As Chris said, there are several small shops on the small road that connects the hotel to the main Koh Samui ring road.
#66
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by haveric
The shower is part of the bath, but it is very large, and ours had a window (w/ a shade) open to some private foliage outside the villa. I have photos I can look up at home, if you're interested.
I did not see any option for a massage on the beach -- it's a fairly quiet area at the very top of Lamai. There are a few cheaper resorts to the south that might have more affordable options, however.
As Chris said, there are several small shops on the small road that connects the hotel to the main Koh Samui ring road.
I did not see any option for a massage on the beach -- it's a fairly quiet area at the very top of Lamai. There are a few cheaper resorts to the south that might have more affordable options, however.
As Chris said, there are several small shops on the small road that connects the hotel to the main Koh Samui ring road.
Thanks for the info - I would really like to see your photos if that's possible especially if have any of the bathroom and the villa pool. The open window near the shower sounds refreshing...as long as the wildlife doesn't get in! We had gekko's and large beetles in our bathroom at the sala which didn't go down too well!
#67
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: KOA
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Originally Posted by haveric
I did not see any option for a massage on the beach -- it's a fairly quiet area at the very top of Lamai.
#68
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by Richard1148
When we were there a few weeks ago, there were ladies who came walking down the beach offering massages. I declined, so I don't know what they were charging (maybe negotiable). One couple did have the ladies give them a massage and from what I could tell, they seemed to be enjoying it.
Thanks for that bit of hope. Did you have a good time at the renaissance? What type of accomodation did you stay in?
#69
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Does anyone have any experience with the Beachfront Villa at the Renaissance? We're planning on booking for our honeymoon (points + upgrade fee)!
If you have any photos or any links to photos, that would be GREATLY appreciated!
- Marc
If you have any photos or any links to photos, that would be GREATLY appreciated!
- Marc
#70
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Originally Posted by Miss Simmers
Hi Richard1148,
Thanks for that bit of hope. Did you have a good time at the renaissance? What type of accomodation did you stay in?
Thanks for that bit of hope. Did you have a good time at the renaissance? What type of accomodation did you stay in?
#72
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Koh Samui Rennaisance
Has anyone stayed at the Koh Samui Rennaisance? We have booked a pool villa and from the website it looks really nice.
If anyone has some practical tips or suggestions as to where to dine, and things to do it would be much appreciated. Also, if anyone has stayed in one of these villas, are some in a better location than others and if so, which room numbers should we request.
Cheers in anticipation.
If anyone has some practical tips or suggestions as to where to dine, and things to do it would be much appreciated. Also, if anyone has stayed in one of these villas, are some in a better location than others and if so, which room numbers should we request.
Cheers in anticipation.
#73
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Suisse
Posts: 58
Originally Posted by VC10 Boy
Has anyone stayed at the Koh Samui Rennaisance? We have booked a pool villa and from the website it looks really nice.
If anyone has some practical tips or suggestions as to where to dine, and things to do it would be much appreciated. Also, if anyone has stayed in one of these villas, are some in a better location than others and if so, which room numbers should we request.
Cheers in anticipation.
If anyone has some practical tips or suggestions as to where to dine, and things to do it would be much appreciated. Also, if anyone has stayed in one of these villas, are some in a better location than others and if so, which room numbers should we request.
Cheers in anticipation.
I came back from the Koh Samui Renaissance one week ago. I agree that the website looks nice, though not all photos are 100% true (at least during different parts of the day). The first and most important is the beach. It is impossible to swim during low tide (there is not water at all, only rocks). We had to take taxis and go to Chaweng beach (20 minutes ride, 300 THB-8 USD) to swim.
I have stayed in a deluxe room. The rooms are located in a building at the back of the hotel. Room is ok, with a Jacuzzi. There are two pools, one near the building with deluxe rooms (simple, 50 m long); second (as on photos) near villas and beach.
You might be a bit surprised by food selection (only 2 restaurants). Food is ok, though not that great. Actually, I liked the most the room service :-). Breakfast is good. I had dinner maybe twice in the hotel and during other days I went outside (to Chaweng beach) for meals. Excellent sea food: (lobster - 1500 THB per kilo (40 USD)).
What I hated the most in the hotel are the walls. You have walls everywhere. The whole territory is divided into plots for villas, and all villas are separated by huge walls. I did not like to walk on the territory of the hotel at all.
I have a gold card in Marriott. For that I have received only free breakfast. No upgrades. Maybe because I have stayed for points during the whole period. The cost of the deluxe room was 200 USD. I am very sorry for people who are cashing out so much money per room/per night in that hotel. It is not worth it.
I have walked the whole Chaweng beach, and I liked it much more. There are some good hotels over there: like Central Samui. Plus, you have a variety of restaurants nearby, if you are tired of hotel food.
Overall, Renaissance Koh Samui hotel is pretty average. Far, far away from the quality and service of Marriott Resort and Spa in Bangkok, where I have stayed before.
#74
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Originally Posted by lkm098
Overall, Renaissance Koh Samui hotel is pretty average. Far, far away from the quality and service of Marriott Resort and Spa in Bangkok, where I have stayed before.
#75
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Suisse
Posts: 58
Originally Posted by travelexpert
From the reviews, seems like the JW Marriott in Phuket provides a WAY better experience. I have stayed at over 10 JWs (and heaven knows how many regular Marriotts and Renaissances as well)--and still marvel at the beauty and outstanding service we experienced at the JW Marriott Phuket this past January.