Ammatara Pura — Hotel in Ko Samui

So lucky to have enjoyed our second long-stay at Ammatara Pura. We chose the same Oceanview Pool Villa - and were completely satisfied with the excellent room size and facilities this room gives. If you're looking for an extremely spacious personal villa that is part of a small, family-owned complex, complete with private pool and Sala, then this would be the choice for you. You have all the facilities expected of a 5 star resort including breakfasts fit for royalty (I kid you not!), first class house-keeping service daily, expansive grounds with two swimming pools and multiple sun lounge options, plus bar and restaurant located on the beachfront. All this set in beautiful gardens manicured to perfection by Khun Tor. ||Ammatara is tucked away in a quiet area of busy Lamai - so close but so removed from the tourist streets and scene. And when you do want the nightlife and shops, markets and restaurants, not to forget the incredibly good and value for money street food, then all these are only a 5 minute walk away - I suggest heading down the beach to reach the Main Streets of Lamai. ||As far as location is concerned, Ammatara is set right on the best part of Lamai Beach. The beach rarely raises more than a tiny wave and is very safe. And because it's tucked down the beach a little it escapes the crowds, in fact there were multiple occasions when we were the only ones in the water! Ammatara's location truly is one of its best assets. ||The included breakfasts were literally a daily feast. With options from Western to Thai and other Asian cuisines it will delight all palates. Each dish is individually cooked to order and I can assure you this is a far superior option to the usual buffet. With so much to choose from just think of it as your own personal buffet. I don't hesitate to say it's the most enjoyable breakfast experience hubby and I have ever had and we've done a lot of travelling.||Ammatara also caters for lunch and dinner which can be served in-villa, or down at their beachside/poolside restaurant. ||There are only 18 villas in total at Ammatara which equates to a very personal level of customer service from their absolutely delightful staff - whom I cannot speak more highly of. They are a huge part of what brings us back time and again and we're looking forward to our third stay next year.||I cannot recommend Ammatara more highly - it is simply wonderful. Feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions I might be able to...

So lucky to have enjoyed our second long-stay at Ammatara Pura. We chose the same Oceanview Pool Villa - and were completely satisfied with the excellent room size and facilities this room gives. If you are looking for an extremely spacious personal villa that is part of a small, family-owned complex, complete with private pool and Sala, then this would be the choice for you. You have all the facilities expected of a 5 star resort including breakfasts fit for royalty (I kid you not!), first class house-keeping service daily, expansive grounds with two swimming pools and multiple sun lounge options, plus bar and restaurant located on the beachfront. All this set in beautiful gardens manicured to perfection by Khun Tor. Ammatara is tucked away in a quiet area of busy Lamai - so close but so removed from the tourist streets and scene. And when you do want the nightlife and shops, markets and restaurants, not to forget the incredibly good and value for money street food, then all these are only a 5 minute walk away - I suggest heading down the beach to reach the Main Streets of Lamai. As far as location is concerned, Ammatara is set right on the best part of Lamai Beach. The beach rarely raises more than a tiny wave and is very safe. And because it is tucked down the beach a little it escapes the crowds, in fact there were multiple occasions when we were the only ones in the water! Ammatara’s location truly is one of its best assets. The included breakfasts were literally a daily feast. With options from Western to Thai and other Asian cuisines it will delight all palates. Each dish is individually cooked to order and I can assure you this is a far superior option to the usual buffet. With so much to choose from just think of it as your own personal buffet. I don’t hesitate to say its the most enjoyable breakfast experience hubby and I have ever had and we’ve done a lot of travelling. Ammatara also caters for lunch and dinner which can be served in-villa, or down at their beachside/poolside restaurant. There are only 18 villas in total at Ammatara which equates to a very personal level of customer service from their absolutely delightful staff - whom I cannot speak more highly of. They are a huge part of what brings us back time and again and we are looking forward to our third stay next year. I cannot recommend Ammatara more highly - it is...

To quote Tina, SIMPLY THE BEST!, we never thought we’d return again and again to the same place, as with most things, always looking for something different and better. With AMMATARA, I simply believe that it’s the best we have found in extensive travels and would be almost impossible to improve upon for us. The beach is metres away and perfect for swimming, the pools, both private and the community pool are large and well looked after and designed. The villas are large and again, extremely well thought out and presented, and within walking distance to lamai township with restaurants bars shops etc.. Now the best….the people who are there for you, the staff are the greatest asset of any business, and these people who work there are beyond compare. Khun Bua and khun Gail, together with the other staff make what is already a superb breakfast an entertainment and a distinct pleasure, khun Drim is a delightful young man who goes out of his way to help. The gardener extraordinaire, khun Tor has the exquisite gardens and shrines and ensures that guests are well looked after with sunshades over their sun-lounges, all the while maintaining a very friendly and helpful demeanour. I hope I’ve done there names justice? Khun Nong and Steve at reception are exceptional and always willing and ready with advice and help about the resort and the island. The kitchen staff are only matched in their ability by their friendly smiles and capability, all of which are outstanding. Last and certainly not least, the cleaning staff, who come in each day, do an amazing job and leave with, again, beautiful smiles . |Kudos to the owners of this resort, they obviously care about their staff, and it shows in the retention rate, and the general pride that the staff show in both themselves and their resort. Maintenance and upgrades are a constant requirement at a beach resort and the owners obviously have a program in place that ensures a high standard is maintained throughout.|It’s not perfect, and it’s not for everyone, but if you’re seeking a slice of paradise, with superb people around you, this is the...