The resort of Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam, nestled amidst a coconut plantation, with turquoise seas providing a spectacular backdrop, cascades majestically down to the beach below.
Spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, suites and villas, decorated in rich, traditional Thai-style, overlook Taling Ngam Bay and the 42 islands of the Ang Thong Marine National Park.
With miles of unspoiled beaches and beautifully landscaped gardens, the Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam provides the perfect location for a relaxing holiday or honeymoon. If you can't relax here, you can't relax anywhere!
Distance from Airport to the Hotel
Primary airport - Samui Airport (USM)
- Distance from hotel - 32 km - 20 miles - 40 minutes
- Direction from hotel - north-east
Transportation to the Hotel
Koh Samui is easily accessed by air, land and sea. The majority of international travellers arrive by air, via Bangkok, Phuket or Singapore. Bangkok Airways (PG) has over 30 daily flights to the island, making this the most convenient way to get there. Flying time between Bangkok and Samui is a little over one hour, while the flights on the Samui-Phuket and Samui-Pattaya routes take less than 45 minutes. It is possible to hire a car and drive to Samui, finishing, of course, with a ferry ride.
Departing from either Bangkok or Phuket, the drive is on nice roads. From Bangkok there is a double-lane highway all the way to Suratthani, which usually takes between eight and ten hours. From Phuket, the trip takes about five hours, passing through some beautiful scenery.
The average one-way fare for an airport transfer by limousine is USD 30.00, while the cost of an airport minivan transfer is USD 40.00 one way. There is a shuttle service available to Nathon. The fare to Chaweng is THB 150.00 per person.
Travel Information
The magical island of Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, 80 kilometres off the coast of Suratthani and about one hour's flight south of Bangkok. The island is approximately 280 square kilometres, with a local population of a mere 34,000. Not long ago, the primary industry was coconut plantations, which can be seen when driving around the island. Renowned as a carefree, exotic destination, Samui evokes a sense of escapism back in time, which is well reflected in the hotel's surroundings, featuring an abundance of white sandy beaches and swaying tropical palms.
North-west of Samui lie the exotically scenic limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine National Park. Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam enjoys a unique, secluded location with magnificent views, providing a perfect retreat for watching captivating golden sunsets. It is located on the south-west side (or sunset side) of Koh Samui and is only a 70-minute flight away from Bangkok.
Time difference - GMT plus seven hours.
Currency - Thai Baht (THB).
Climate - From December to February, temperatures on Koh Samui can reach up to 30° Celsius (86° Fahrenheit). Brief tropical rain showers occur mostly in December, and the weather is comparatively cooler than the rest of the year. From March to June, temperatures can reach 36° Celsius (97° Fahrenheit), with little or no rain. The months of July to September are the most popular months for visitors, and the weather is warm with only very occasional rain. October and November see more rain than other months, though it generally doesn't rain every day.
Special Features
The resort lies on a cliff top amid 16 acres of tropical gardens, with accommodation gently cascading down the hillside to a 2.5-kilometre private beach. All rooms and villas feature exquisite Thai furnishings and a large balcony overlooking the sea and nearby islands.
Hotel Amenities
The hotel incorporates all the amenities that you would expect in a Le Meridien hotel including:
- 24-hour front desk and concierge desk
- 12-hour travel desk/Travel and tour desk
- Beauty salon
- Bellman and porter
- Business Centre and secretarial service
- Car rental desk
- Currency exchange
- Doctor on call
- Express check-in/check-out
- Florist
- Gift shop
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- Newsstand
- Non-smoking rooms
- Nurse
- Outdoor parking
- Valet parking
Children
Baby cots are available for children, and food for babies can be arranged on request. A bottle warmer and steriliser is also available. A babysitting service is available at a cost of THB 200.00 per hour for one to two children.
Beach toys are available and there is a children's menu. Children under four years old eat for free on all buffet meals, and children from 4 to under 12 years benefit from a 50% discount in all restaurants from regular menus and buffets.
Additional Information
- The resort gently cascades down the hillside to the beach
- Not suited for wheelchairs
- There are no guest lifts / elevators
- The resort features 72 rooms and villas
- The 2.5-kilometre private beach is bordered by corals
Guest Room Information
Deluxe - spacious room with a minimum size of 65 square metres. Consisting of seating area with comfortable couch and chairs, writing desk and DVD, CD and cassette player. King-sized bed, modern Thai-style setting with polished wood floor. The luxurious bathrooms feature views of the ocean from the oversized bath. Separate shower, double sink and separate toilet. These rooms benefit from a spacious private balcony, all overlooking the ocean, with sun lounges and an outside seating area.
Beach Villas - two-bedroom beachfront villas, one with a king-size bed and one twin-bedded, with a minimum of 150 square metres of floor area. Each bedroom has a private bathroom. The villa also has a living and dining room with additional guest toilet. Traditional Thai setting with rooms connected via open-air corridor / terrace with the same amenities as the Deluxe rooms. Located just a few metres from the beach, the Promenade Restaurant and the beach swimming pool.
Cliff Villas - One-bedroom - two-storey villas with a minimum of 180 square metres of floor area. Villas consist of one bathroom and a kitchenette, with a very large living and dining area with traditional Thai decor and a spacious outdoor balcony. Located up the hill from the hotel, the bedroom configuration is usually one king and two twin. The facilities are the same as in the Deluxe rooms. Clusters of five to six villas share one of the five semi-private villa pools.
Cliff Villas - Two-bedroom - two-storey villas with a minimum of 240 square metres of floor area. Units consist of two bedrooms, connected through a small corridor, which are ideal for families with children. Each room has its own bathroom and a large living and dining area with traditional Thai decor and a kitchenette. These villas have a spacious outdoor balcony. Bedroom configuration is usually one king and one twin, with the same amenities and facilities as the Deluxe rooms. Clusters of five to six villas share one of the five semi-private villa pools.
Cliff Villas - Three-bedroom - two storey villas with a minimum of 300 square metres of floor area. Villas consist of two master bedrooms with a king bed each and a twin bedded guest bedroom, all with own bathrooms. There is a large living / dining area with traditional Thai decor and a kitchenette, as well as a spacious outdoor balcony. With all the same facilities as the Deluxe rooms, this villa shares a semi-private pool with two other villas.
Deluxe Suite - one-bedroom suite with luxurious bathroom with oversized bath, shower, double sink and separate toilet, all overlooking the ocean. There is a dining and seating area with a comfortable couch and chairs, writing desk, television, DVD and sound system, a walk-in closet and a kitchenette. The suite's bedroom features a king-sized bed, overlooking the ocean, and is in a modern Thai-style setting with polished wood floor. It has a spacious private balcony, overlooking the ocean, with sun loungers and an outside seating area.
Royal Villa Baan Napa - lies in flower-filled grounds, 110 metres above sea level, with the most spectacular setting in all Samui, featuring wonderful ocean and mountain views. Built in classical Thai style, this 700-square-metre, two-storey, peak-roofed villa resembles an enclave of separate pavilions, housing three luxurious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and balconies. A private games room is equipped with an American pool table and a separate television room. An opulent living room and kitchen opens to a large balcony with parasol-shaded dining tables, sun loungers, massage beds and a private outdoor infinity-style jacuzzi plunge pool, facing the ocean. The interiors feature beautifully carved wooden ceilings and doors, sumptuous sofas, four-poster beds, customised modern fabrics and fine Thai antiques. Serviced by a personal butler, this is an extremely luxurious, private home.
In-room Amenities
- 24-hour room service
- Air conditioning
- Bath and separate showers
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Cable movies (satellite)
- Complimentary newspaper
- Computer Dataport (in Rooms)
- CD player
- Fax machine (on request)
- Free nightly shoe shine
- Fresh fruit
- Hairdryer
- High-speed Internet access
- International direct dial telephone
- Interconnecting rooms (in Villas)
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry service
- Minibar
- Refrigerator (in Villas)
- Remote-controlled cable television
- Safety deposit box/In-room safe
- Satellite television
- Smoke detectors
- Stereo/Hi-Fi/CD player
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Turndown service
- Umbrellas
- Voltage 110/120 (for shaver only)
- Wake up call
