Holiday villages and unusual accommodation Thailand

Located in Phuket, Thailand, the Andaman White Beach Resort is a 4-star hotel offering a romantic vacation experience. Nestled between a hillside and a private white-sand beach with magnificent views of the Andaman Sea, this resort is perfect for honeymooners and couples looking for an unforgettable getaway. Elegant rooms, suites and villas offer panoramic sea views from their terraces or balconies. The hotel features a Thai seafood restaurant, a convivial terrace restaurant and a beachside bar-pizzeria. Facilities include a spa, outdoor pool, gym and water sports. Andaman White Beach Resort also offers traditional Thai weddings on the beach. With its romantic ambience and splendid scenery, this hotel is ideal for couples seeking tranquillity and fine dining.

Sawasdee Guesthouse is a vacation village located in Phuket Town.

Set on a white-sand beach along the Gulf of Thailand, Ammatara Pura is a 5-star hotel consisting of a series of villas. It is 2 km from Wat Lamai Buddhist temple and 15 km from Ko Samui airport. The refined villas, surrounded by gardens, feature private balconies, patios, swimming pools and whirlpools. All are equipped with a kitchenette, washing machine, flat-screen TV, minibar, teapot and coffeemaker. Some offer a view of the Gulf. The hotel features a refined restaurant serving Asian and Western cuisine, a lounge bar, an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and a spa. Live entertainment is organized on a regular basis. Wi-Fi is free and breakfast is included. Parking is also free. The hotel is conveniently located close to the city center, stores, restaurants and bars. Open daily from 6am to 10pm.

Located opposite Naithon Beach, the Naithonburi Beach Resort is a 4-star hotel offering a relaxed and comfortable stay. Surrounded by restaurants, it is ideally located 8 km from Phuket International Airport and 28 km from the nightlife of Patong Beach. The bright, friendly rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge, safe and cable TV. One- and two-bedroom apartments offer sea views, kitchenettes and/or terraces. The hotel's restaurant serves German and local dishes. Facilities include an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi access, breakfast included and free parking. Naithonburi Beach Resort is a true haven where mountain meets sea, with a vast expanse of over 20 Rai and lush rainforest facing a secluded beach nearby.

Chiva-Som is a 5-star hotel located in Hua Hin. It is set in verdant grounds with beach access, just 4 km from the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course and 7 km from the Hin Lek Fai mountain viewpoint. Rooms at this upscale hotel are refined and include satellite TV, DVD player, mini-fridge and safe. Traditional pavilion-style villas feature a terrace, while suites offer a separate living area and butler service. Meals are included in the price of your stay, and there's an elegant spa with indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, saunas and steam rooms. Chiva-Som also offers a variety of daily activities included in the price of your stay. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access, breakfast included, free parking, disabled access and air conditioning.

Akyra Chura Samui is a hotel located at the northern end of Chaweng beach, just 10 minutes from the international airport of Koh Samui. The hotel is 500-metre walk, by the beach, or by road, from the lively centre of Chaweng. This hotel is a fine blend of discreet and harmonious luxury which combines modernism inside and Asian flamboyant nature outside. It consists of 65 elegant suites with modern and contemporary design. The rooms have comfortable beds and the bathrooms jet showers. There is only one step between the swimming pool that opens onto the hotel's privatised beach and the sea. In the evening, it is possible to enjoy the lounge bar & restaurant of the hotel. Children under 12 are not allowed to stay iat the hotel.

This establishment is recognizable by its original architecture. Bungalows of different styles are distributed in a large park overlooking the beach. The layout of the rooms is neat. Comfortable equipment (air conditioning, refrigerator, desk and small terrace). Family bungalows are also available. Restaurant on the seafront by a beautiful swimming pool. However, some of the bungalows seem a little too close together. This pleasant resort is mostly frequented by families.

This eco-resort is located on Haad Khom, the small beach to the north of Chaloklum Bay. The bungalows are spacious, spotlessly clean and all ventilated. They are built along the shore under palm trees, creating an intimate space. Their locations are perfect for a morning dip before breakfast! This resort is in harmony with nature and is not a resort for party-goers - it's built for friends and family to enjoy a beautiful setting. Perfect for a break from modern life! Excellent in-house restaurant.

At 100 m from the beach, this ensemble looks good. The bungalows are tiled and clean, with a small terrace. Well equipped, they benefit from air conditioning, a small refrigerator, a kettle, and a TV with USB port. Sober decoration. They are scattered around a pretty swimming pool which offers a pleasant alternative to swimming in the sea. Breakfast is served on site and on request on the terrace. The residence restaurant offers Thai and international specialties. Scooter rental on site

Inaugurated in December 2014, this resort is located in the north-western part of Laem Set Bay. Set in the water, about 30 minutes from the airport, The Passage has 50 Thai style villas with private terrace and garden. All these villas offer a breathtaking view of the islands of the Angthong National Marine Park. The Terrace restaurant on the waterfront offers excellent seafood specialties. Spa at home to pamper you.

This 524-room resort features family rooms with pool views, and has an easy-going village atmosphere with tropical gardens and tall palm trees. The Phuket Orchid offers an exciting tropical island holiday for every member of the family with its thrilling waterslides, special pool for very young children, and great restaurants. Most importantly, there is a pool with an impressive water slide.

Cactus bungalows is located approximately in the middle of Bophut Bay, not far from Samui Palm Beach. The rooms are of good standing, comfortable and original style and are set in a small tropical garden with direct access to the beach. The decoration is original and minimalist. The beds are raised and the walls coloured. The bar-restaurant is welcoming and the place is perfectly quiet. A place with a good value for money, even if the rates increase significantly in high season, as everywhere in Koh Samui by the way...