Villa Waimarie
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10 Adults, 4 Children
Birdsong greets you as you drift out of sleep; mynahs and bulbuls and flower peckers competing for air time. They love the tropical gardens at Villa Waimarie: the yellow and red ixora bushes, the red, pink or white hibiscus, the scarlet flame of the forest bushes and, towering above all, the majestic African tulip tree that drops goblet-size orange flowers on the lawns.
A winding brick path takes you through the lush gardens and then here it is: the peaceful water (“Waimarie” in the Maori language) of the Gulf of Siam and the almost deserted white sand of Lipa Noi Beach.
Sip your coffee in the large shady sala next to the pool of this heavenly Samui villa as you gaze out across the water. Close to the shore it’s pale green. Then comes a band of dark amethyst, giving way to aquamarine stretching to the horizon. Five islands pick up the morning sunlight and behind them the mountains of mainland Thailand form a blue-grey graph against the sky.
Villa Waimarie has six ensuite guest rooms, configured in three cottages, each with a connecting door so that families can stay … connected.
Close to the beach are the spacious dining pavilion and the lounge pavilion, with its huge sink-into sofas and armchairs.
The friendly staff – villa manager, chef, housemaids, gardeners and security guard – ensures every request is met efficiently, and always with a smile.
Families love this place. Nanny service can be provided and for older kids there is the villa’s own tennis court, along with two sea kayaks and two stand-up paddle boards and all the gear for beach volleyball.
And every one of them feels special.
This haven includes
Unique features
Absolute Beach Front
Tennis Court
Watersports
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Location
The most impressive of half a dozen high-end absolute beachfront villas on the southern stretch of Koh Samui’s most beautiful yet quietest beach, Lipa Noi, this Samui villa looks west across the Gulf of Siam. It is six minutes from the nearest town, Nathon (good for some easy basic shopping) and 50 minutes from Chaweng, the island’s main nexus for shopping, dining and nightlife. The airport is 50 minutes’ drive, while the car ferry jetty is 6 minutes away.
More information for Things to doKoh Samui is not a big island – it’s just under 230 square kilometres, and much of that is still pristine forest-covered hillside – but it offers a wealth of fun and interesting things to do. Let your villa manager know what sort of activities you’re interested in and he or she will help guide your choices and can also arrange transport to take you there.
In the meantime, to whet your appetite, here are some suggestions.
- Dusit Deva Cultural Centre is a slightly eccentric garden filled with creatures from Buddhist and Hindu myths. Kids will love it.
- Koh Samui has two golf courses; Santiburi (18 holes and really distracting ocean views), and Bophut Hills (nine holes).
- Treat the family to Sunday Brunch by the pool at the internationally famed Nikki Beach Club, just a few minutes away along the beach.
- Visit nearby Nathon Walking Street Night Market on Thursdays or the bigger Fisherman’s Village Night Market in Bophut on Fridays.
- Go island hopping! The Ang Thong National Marine Park encompasses a cluster of islands – the ones you can see from Tawantok Beach Villas. The heavily jungled islands are carefully controlled to keep them in pristine natural condition. A trip to them is a must.
- There’s a kite surfing school on the beach at Nathon where you can rent a rig or learn how to do it.
- Regular Thai boxing tournaments are staged at the largest stadium on the island, the Petch Buncha near Chaweng. These are not tourist demo fights; they are the real thing.
- Samui has a number of spectacular waterfalls. We would recommend starting with the Namuang Falls. Take your bathing costume; there’s a very inviting pool at the base of the falls.
- Have an adventure atop Khao Pom mountain on ATVs or the zipline, or just gaze out at the scenery below from the viewpoint.
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Quick facts
The layout
Indoor Living
- All rooms are at ground level, with lounges and dining pavilions next to the pool and beach
- Classic southern Thai architecture designed for total relaxation
- Large living room, TV room and expansive dining room, all with wide sea views
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
Outdoor Living
- Lipa Noi Beach one step beyond the garden
- Huge, fan-cooled sala with dining table and sofas looking out over the sea.
- Pool deck with 6 sun loungers; 4 sun loungers on the beach itself
- Barbecue and outdoor dining area in the garden. (Barbecue can also be set up on the beach)
- Children’s play area with slides
- Large, shady garden
- Ample car parking space
The rooms
Room A1
- King-size bed with garden views and veranda with large sofa and armchair
- Large wardrobe with safe
- Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, freestanding bathtub under glass roof, and twin vanities
- Fan and air conditioning
Room A2
- Twin beds (convertible to king-size) with garden views and veranda with large sofa and armchair
- Large wardrobe with safe
- Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, freestanding bathtub under glass roof, and twin vanities
- Fan and air conditioning
Room B1
- King-size bed with garden views and veranda with large sofa and armchair
- Large wardrobe with safe
- Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, freestanding bathtub under glass roof, and twin vanities
- Fan and air conditioning
Room B2
- Twin beds (convertible to king-size) with garden views and veranda with large sofa and armchair
- Large wardrobe with safe
- Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, freestanding bathtub under glass roof, and twin vanities
- Wide-screen TV and DVD player
- Fan and air conditioning
Room C1
- King-size bed with garden views and veranda with large sofa and armchair
- Large wardrobe with safe
- Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, freestanding bathtub under glass roof, and twin vanities
- Fan and air conditioning
Room C2
- Four bunk beds for kids with garden views and veranda with large sofa and armchair
- Large wardrobe with safe
- Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, freestanding bathtub under glass roof, and twin vanities
- Wide-screen TV and DVD player
- Fan and air conditioning
Dining
Villa Waimarie’s chef is on hand throughout your stay to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The villa has an extensive menu of home-cooked dishes to choose from, ranging from Thai and other Asia cuisines to western favourites, as well as children’s specials and vegetarian choices. Or, off-menu, the chef is always happy to cook up something different requested by guests, including catering for special diets.
Do make sure you eat some fish during your stay; it is bought from local fishermen who land their catches every morning, so it’s always super-fresh. The villa’s signature Thai dish is Pla Tort Kamin – grilled turmeric-marinaded fish. Don’t miss it. It’s superb.
There is no charge for breakfast, which is included in the villa’s daily rate. For drinks and other meals, supplies are charged at market price plus a 20% handling fee and a government tax, with a minimum shopping fee of THB 750.
Staff will do the shopping and provide receipts for reference. To ensure this can be done in a timely manner, we advise you to plan your meals the evening before.
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