SAMUI’S HOT LIST – VANA BELLE

Chaweng Noi the smart end of Samui’s most popular beach Chaweng is home to Vana Belle part of the Starwood Luxury Collection. Their Ocean View Pool Suite offers 172 sqm of space which includes a private terrace with a sea view a raised outdoor bathtub and captivating infinity pool that cascades in the direction of the resort’s lush tropical garden.

On the deck there is a shaded table and chairs and a pair of sun loungers with an umbrella, while at the shallow end of the pool floating on the water are another pair of sun loungers.

The villa itself has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors for optimum daylight. The contemporary Thai décor with a sofa and two armchairs is delivered in tranquil cream and brown tones completed by the dramatic sculptured light fixtures and an abstract interpretation of the creatures of the mythical Himavanta Forest, the resort’s inspiration.

Entertainment is delivered through the 46-inch LCD television with CD/DVD player, or program a custom soundtrack on the iPod docking station. An intimate place to enjoy freshly made tea of coffee or to sip from the Champagne bar; a personal butler is on hand to care for any needs.

When it’s time to sleep a signature king-size Luxury Collection bed awaits. The 43-square-metre granite-lined bathroom offers dual vanities combined with a rainforest shower enclosed in frosted glass, a large stone bathtub, and a glass door that opens directly onto the terrace.

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