LOCATION: Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam in Samui Island offers luxury and frist class facilities in a variety of Thai-style accommodation, with guests able to choose between beachside villas, cliff villas, deluxe rooms and suites. Beachside villas are located next to the beach, in an atmosphere totally conducive to rest and relaxation; or choose the cliff villas with over 250 square meters that reflect classic Thai design.

Le Meridien Baan Taling Ngam is located on the Taling Ngam Beach on the south west side of Koh Samui Island in Southern Thailand and is only a 70 minute flight from Bangkok. Nestled on a cliff top overlooking the sea and Ang Thong Marine National Park, the resort gently cascades down the hillside to the beach below. 40 minutes by car from the Samui Airport. Transfer from and to the mainland airport of Suratthani are available by vehicle and ferry (approximately three hours). SHOW MAP.

ACCOMMODATION: Its 16-acre spread is nestled delicately into the side of the cliff, surrounded by Coconut plantations. The resort is split into 42 accommodation choices, ranging form 9 Superior Rooms, 25 Deluxe and 6 Deluxe sala rooms, plus 2 Deluxe Suites. All set on three cliffside levels - as well as 7 two-bedroom suites located by the beach in the Promenade garden. There are also 32 Luxury villas ranging from 2,500 square feet 2 bedrooms to 3,500 square feet 3 bedrooms, all with large private balconies and a choice of 5 private villa pools. All units have been designed to blend against the background and appear to cascade gently down the side of the headland. Beautifully decorated in traditional Thai style, each guestroom is spacious and breezy with its own private balcony. Each is also equipped with a personal bar, state of the art laser disk video, mini stereo and satellite television. Also standard in all rooms are fully-adjustable air-conditioning, an electronic safe and telephone with international direct dialing (IDD). A magnificent wall of sliding glass doors leads to the balconies with a view unmatched anywhere on the island. Of the 40 guestrooms, six are Salas with 30-foot high Thai style rooftops. The two deluxe suites are built at the cliff's edge to take advantage of a view worth a thousand words.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: Unique to the island is the Resort's signature pool, a large outdoor swimming pool that just drops off. A bar floats on the edge of the pool and provides guests with thirst quenching juices or tropical cocktails.

The east side of the island is a variety of several beach huts but the West side is an entirely separate world. Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam's ideal location at the southwest side of the island allows guests the chance to venture out beyond the dream-like setting of the little village by peaceful waters.

Kayaks, catamarans, snorkeling and windsurfs are readily available for the more active. Tennis, mountain biking, fitness centre, beauty salon, golf driving range, Le Royal Meridien Spa and Massage service, sauna, PADI dive school and a choice of seven swimming pools complete the on-site recreational facilities.

Directly in-front of the hotel is a fascinating coral reef and the recommended swimming area is located past the water sports centre. For your safety we recommend that you use shoes (which may be purchased at our Boutique) when snorkelling and swimming on the reef.

RESTAURANTS & BARS: You need to plan on staying at Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam for at least a week to enjoy all the delicious food offered at the resort's four food and beverage outlets, which have brilliantly blended fine cuisine served in a fresh, elegant atmosphere against the superb aquamarine backdrop of the Gulf of Thailand. Be prepared for an Epicurean treat. If you fancy a quiet meal in your room, select from a magical variety of Thai, Asian and International dishes on the 24-hour room service menu. A gentle breeze at night can add to the magical atmosphere at Lom Talay, the outdoor restaurant whose name translates as Sea Breeze. Lom Talay has a cosy chimerical feel. Guests can gaze out at the distant sea and watch the magnificent sunset. Twilight cocktails can be followed by a selection of genuine Thai dishes cooked with a unique flair. A variety of Asian and Mediterranean dishes are prepared at Lom Talay and somehow the sea breeze adds a unique flavour to the meal. Lom Talay can seat 60 people. The Promenade offers savoury seafood, including fresh seabass, red snapper, deep sea garoupa, lobster, crab and squid. The chef himself goes to the fishing village of Taling Ngam every day to buy the most fresh supplies. This restaurant also serves lunch and snacks including pizzas and salads. Tropical cocktails and an extensive selection of wine provide something special for everyone. The Promenade can seat 40. For a casual mid-day repose from waterfront activities, The Pool Deck is the place to be. Guests sitting poolside can be served cocktails and light snacks. The view from here, as from every corner of the Resort, is breathtaking with Ang Thong Marine National Park and its neighbouring islands visible in the distance. The Pool Deck can seat 20. At dusk, watch the sun setting on the horizon from the Verandah Bar. This intimate bar is a pleasant place to unwind after a day of sunbathing, snorkelling and a massage. The Verandah Bar can seat 20.

MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS: For small meetings, executive retreats, product launches or seminars, Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam offers superb facilities, unique dining options and plenty of cultural, sports and entertainment activities and theme parties to make your meeting or gathering unforgettable. Select from the designed seven day program or the resort would be delighted to tailor a program especially for your group. Trained staff will offer superb service and unique, creative dining options sure to please even the most discerning business executive.

SPORTS & LEISURES: Guests at Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam can spend their time basking in the sunshine or participating in the many exciting activities on the island or one of its neighbouring islands. Guests can learn to scuba dive at the Resort's own PADI certified school which offers several different courses to suit time availability and physical capability. A free one-hour course (non-certification) introduces students to the equipment and gives them a feel' for underwater exploration. The PADI Openwater is a 4-day course instructing beginners on the theory and water skills required to make ocean dives. PADI certification is awarded upon completion of this course. The school also has courses for the advanced divers interested in night diving, photography, search and recovery among others. Once certified, guests can explore the nearby islands. Fees depend on the course selected. Seaside excursions to Ang Thong Marine Park can be arranged by Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam. This adventure tour is a full day trip with lunch provided. Snorkelling and water skiing are part of the fun. Or spend a half day at Koh Tan snorkelling and swimming around in the beautiful waters. For guests who would rather stick close to home, sea kayaks and windsurfers are popular and available all day long. There are two tennis courts which are flood-lit in the evenings for a cool, sunset match. There is no charge for guests to play on the courts. And the signature pool is a refreshing way to relax after a hot game on the courts. Or what about some beach volleyball or football? Everyone can join in the fun. Mountain bikes are available with several places in the area well-worth visiting by bike. It is an eco-friendly way of discovering the island's beautiful and unspoiled greenery. At the end of a day there is always time for a herbal therapeutic massage or a sauna or both. A soothing repose in the Jacuzzi preceded by a light work out in the fitness room is not only healthy but blissful too. Whatever your pleasure, Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam has the recreational facilities for all.

 

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