The Tongsai Bay

An elegant family-owned resort in a romantic and beautifully secluded setting, The Tongsai Bay is an undisturbed hideaway of serenity with manicured gardens, a private sandy bay and stunning sea views.

With a commitment to preserving Koh Samui's natural environment and world class service, this luxurious hotel is an ideal choice for discerning travellers. Dine on international cuisine at the beachside Po-Lad Bistro or feast at Chef Chom's - one of the island's finest Thai restaurants. There is a choice of bars and the hotel hosts regular evening entertainment including live music and a weekly Thai cultural evening. Guests can also join the twice weekly Thai cooking class conducted by the hotel's Executive Chef which includes a visit to the resort's produce farm. The expansive seafront freeform swimming pool and the spectacular adults-only infinity half-moon pool are framed by the sweeping beach as focal points of the resort. Free non-motorised watersports from the beach includes windsurfing, sailing and canoeing. There is also a lovely spa hidden amongst the jungle, a fitness room, tennis courts, games room and weekly yoga classes, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout and a gift shop, all complemented by the exceptionally friendly service within the resort.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2012
TripAdvisor reviewers have voted this romantic resort:
Top 10 Hotels for Service in Thailand - 8th
Top 25 Hotels in Thailand - 15th

Accommodation

83 suites and villas, each with air-conditioning, sitting area, terrace or balcony with open-air bath (except some Beachfront suites on the ground floor), minibar, television, DVD/CD player, tea and coffee facilities, telephone, hairdryer, safe and terrace or balcony with two sunloungers. Beachfront Suites (72-86m²) are close to the pool and beach. Cottage Suites (68-78m²) are in tropical gardens on the hill leading to the beach. Seafront Cottages (68-78m²) are closer to the sea. Tongsai Grand Villas (170m²) are very spacious with breathtaking sea views and an oversized balcony/outdoor living area with a daybed and dining area. Tongsai Pool Villas (185m²) feature a huge, oversized balcony but also enjoy a private plunge pool with partial sea views. Seafront Pool Villas (194m²) are located closer to the ocean and enjoy superior sea views.

Restaurants

• Chef Chom's Thai Restaurant: International buffet breakfast in the morning, transforming into one of the island's finest Thai restaurants at night. • Po-Lad Beach Bistro & Bar: A relaxed beachfront bar and restaurant through the day and a sophisticate

Sustainable Features

•   The resort was sensitively constructed, where possible trees causing an obstruction were relocated.
•   Water conservation initiatives include water saving faucets, reduced toilet flush capacities and recycling waste water to water the gardens.
•   Energy conservation through using energy saving light bulbs, electric buggies, some solar cells, using the hot water generated during air-conditioning and an ozone system in the laundry.
•   Animal and plant conservation with sections of grounds left undisturbed as forest and an animal protection unit.
•   Minimisation waste production along with effective waste sorting and recycling.
•   Organic waste is composted and then used in the resort’s own gardens to produce organic herbs and vegetables for the kitchens.
•   The use of plastic is actively avoided, for example re-usable cloth bags made from recycled napkins are used in place of plastic bags, re-usable ceramic bottles for toiletries and glass instead of plastic bottles.
•   Reduce chemical usage by using biological pesticides, compost as fertiliser and biological detergents.
•  The resort supports local projects such as funding and advising a local school on their low-carbon practices, tree planting, litter clearing, beach cleaning and supporting an animal rescue centre and wildlife foundations.

Other details

Minimum stay: 5 nights 27 Dec-05 Jan05. There are many steep steps, which make the resort unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

Facilities

•   Two swimming pools
•   Children's wading pool
•   Two restaurants
•   Lobby lounge bar
•   Beachfront bar
•   Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
•   Private sandy beach
•   Fitness centre
•   Tennis court
•   CD and DVD library
•   Table football
•   Pool table
•   Sailing
•   Kayaking
•   Windsurfing
•   Snorkelling
•   Prana Spa
•   Thai cooking class (twice a week)
•   Gift shop

Swimming Pools

Two main swimming pools: • The main pool is a large lagoon style freeform pool set in a large open terrace adjacent to the beach with loungers arranged around the pool itself and facing the sea. Service is available from the attentive pool attendants o

Spa and beauty

Prana Spa is set in tranquil surrounds shrouded by lush vegetation and offers a range of therapeutic and restorative treatments to soothe the body and mind. Relax in the herbal steamroom and open-air floral bath and enjoy couples treatments for the ultimate in romantice indulgence. There are also two massage beds, two body treatment beds and an outdoor foot treatment area.

Therapies at the spa:
•   A range of massages including Thai, aromatic oil and herbal
•   Body scrubs
•   Body masks
•   Body wraps
•   Facials
•   Herbal baths

Location

Arranged around a secluded cove with an idyllic private beach, approx. ten minutes private transfer from the airport and 15 minutes from Chaweng.

Beach description

The Tongsai Bay is arranged around a picturesque private cove with suites and villas arrayed along the hillside overlooking the gentle curve of the beautiful private beach. The waters are warm, relatively sheltered and rock-free making a perfect place for