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Posted by Aaron in featured hotels Friday, 17 April 2009 15:02 No Comments
Cha Am is a sleepy little resort town on the sunrise coast on the Gulf of Thailand. Celebrated for years by royalty as a unique get-away spot, Cha Am has come into its own as a resort town to be enjoyed by all as the Thai people flock to Cha Am hotels to get away from the difficulties of modern life and relax.
There are five resorts that really stand out and are worth the Cha Am Experience. For the best Cha Am hotels, read on.
First is the Yaiya Resort Cha Am.
Yaiya Resort is one of Cha Am's newest properties, having opened in December 2008
This hotel features eleven bedroom pool villas with either one, two or three rooms. It also has 23 deluxe rooms and six suites. The Bedroom Pool villas not only have bedrooms, but large dressing/bathrooms on the lower deck, a lounge room and a private plunge pool with sun deck. They are all spacious, with the smallest –a one bedroom suite, weighing in at 157m². The larger ones are great for family size and have more accommodations. Even the standard rooms have a wonderful view of the Gulf of Thailand and all accommodations come with high speed wireless internet access, rain shower and bathtub, coffee and tea making equipment, LCD TV and DVD player, as well as spa services available on the property.
Veranda Resort and Spa Cha Am also has fantastic accommodations.
The Sky pool villa offers spectacular views from the private pool on your own balcony.
It is directly on the beach front and the resort is set among lush Feng Shui gardens. Twenty two rooms have king-sized beds as well a day beds on the verandas overlooking the Gulf – perfect for catching the spectacular Cha Am sunrises. The resort also has a free form swimming pool with artificial beach, sand, bubble jets, slide and many activities available right on the property.
Aleenta Cha Am is for the person looking or a hideaway.
The privacy and romance of the pool suit bungalows at Aleenta Resort will blow you away.
They have pool suite bungalows with private plunge pools, and ocean view suites that have indoor and outdoor living areas. Whether you’re with a family or are looking for an adults only getaway, the Aleenta Cha Am has what you need. There is the child-friendly Frangipani Wing, and then a larger adults only area. All accommodations include an iPod dock so you can listen to your own music, but also have an iPod in the room pre-loaded with a large selection of music. They pride themselves on the luxury of the linens with Egyptian cotton sheets and big, fluffy luxury bath towels. The resort also offers complimentary wireless internet.
Alila Hotel is Cha Am’s first designer boutique hotel.
This 5 star boutique resort provides iPod docking stations and 42"plasma TV screens in each room
It offers large rooms with luxurious hideaways, or connected rooms. The hotel has a tropical feel of relaxation and luxury with large lawns and deep blue pools. They pride themselves on offering state of the art modern amenities such as home theater systems, iPod docking systems, 42” plasma TV and free wireless access.
The Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort & Spa is a five star resort and deserves every single star.
It offers fantastic views not only of the Gulf of Thailand but the lush countryside around. It is close to many attractions, as are all Cha Am hotels, but one does not have to leave the grounds to have a wonderful and relaxing time. They have an outdoor swimming pool, a spa offering massage, shops, restaurants offering authentic local cuisine, and a range of amenities that are sure to have you reluctant to leave.
These are our top 5 resorts for Cha Am, what do you think? You can find out more about these and plenty of other Cha Am resorts and hotels at ReserveThaiHotels.com
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Posted by Aaron in vacation tips Saturday, 3 January 2009 18:41 No Comments
The Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort and Spa is a grand title for this palatial five star resort in Cha Am. Overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Siam, with a beautiful beach setting, this elegant hotel is simply the best. From the grand seating in the wood paneled restaurant to the casual outdoor Pool Bar, there is something to suit every mood and taste.
The 224 sumptuous bedrooms and villas have the latest clean lines and modern décor. Sophisticated luxury with a contemporary finish would best describe this top resort. The polished wood floors, opulent bathrooms with soaking bathtub, and ceramic bowl sinks, subtle natural color schemes and wood finishes make the Grand Pacific an impressive 5 star resort. Each room enjoys air conditioning, with a balcony or terrace. There is a tea/coffee maker, hairdryer and in room safe. Fluffy towels and cotton bathrobes add to the feeling decadence. The rooms have WiFi Internet access, a mini bar and plasma satellite/cable TV. Private pools are also available to make the vacation a romantic and relaxing getaway for couples.
Enjoy breakfast in your room, or in one of the three restaurants, and then take a stroll into the gardens. The outdoor infinity pool is a beautiful blend of Thai pagodas, steps, fountains and Asian ornaments, with a decorative pool bar. Enjoy the gym fitness facilities or enjoy a morning walk along the sandy beach. The Sukko Spa is a haven of tranquility offering a range of relaxing body treatments and massages.
On the fourth floor is the Bellevue coffee shop, with tempting delicacies served throughout the day. There are also three 5 star restaurants offering a gastronomic delight of cuisine from all over the world. Try the excellent Dim Sum at the Fu Lue Chinese restaurant, or traditional Italian dishes served in the Celestino Restaurant along with a fine choice of wines. The himaya Japanese Restaurant has a sushi bar and private rooms for entertaining. Pre-dinner cocktails and drinks are served in the Lobby lounge, or at the pool bar. As expected, the smiling staff are exceptionally well-trained to make your stay absolutely perfect.
Thailand is a beautiful and interesting country, full of surprises. Take a trip to see the local national parks, or the royal Summer Palace nearby, which was built on stilts. Bangkok is only two hours away by car, and is a totally different experience to the quiet calm of Cha Am.
Five star resorts maintain a certain standard the world over, but they are more affordable in Thailand, so if you have never indulged before, now is the time to enjoy the ultimate luxury holiday in the sun.
Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort & Spa Cha Am
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Posted by Aaron in featured hotels Saturday, 27 December 2008 18:38 No Comments
Alila Resort was the first designer hotel to be built in the quiet beach resort of Cha Am. It has gone from strength to strength and was listed on the prestigious 2008 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List. This recognition will put this hideaway resort firmly on the map of travelers seeking a little peace and tranquility to recharge their energy.
View over the pool at dusk
The resort was designed by leading Thai architect, Duangrit Bunnag. The simple design with opaque glass walls, calm water and open spaces is very Zen and peaceful. Each visitor is greeted by the impressive sweeping staircase leading up to the open-air lobby of the hotel. There are touches of natural limestone and marble throughout, to enhance the feeling of luxurious well being. Each spacious room and villa is privately arranged around the pool and gardens of this tropical Eden. Whilst the design remains simple and understated, the amenities are state-of-the-art. Each room has an Apple TV and guests can download movies and music to suit their own taste. There is an Ipod docking station, with an infinite choice of music, and a well-stocked mini bar for those who simply want to enjoy their own company.
All the 72 deluxe rooms and 7 pool villas enjoy full length windows, their own personal outdoor space, and are truly private retreats. The opulent bathrooms have a soaking bathtub and a separate shower. There is a comfortably furnished private balcony or terrace each with its own private pool for two.
bedroom in the pool villa at Alila Hotel Cha Am
The Alila Resort is designed with couples in mind, and offers a calming environment in which to chill out and be recharged. There are several pools around the gardens, with comfortable lounge chairs and seating for relaxing and enjoying the calm reflections.
The beautiful landscaped gardens have winding paths for strolling down to the beach, where there are cabanas for resting or enjoying a massage. There is a full Spa, with highly trained therapists who offer a whole-body health experience through their skills and knowledge.
The signature Alila Restaurants offers a delicious array of local Thai delicacies and fresh seafood, created by the Kiwi chef and his exceptional team. Al fresco dining is available poolside at Motion. Alternatively Clouds loft is situated high above the rooftops under the stars. There is also a comfortable bar/pub for socializing with other similarly minded guests.
For a relaxing tropical getaway, Alila Resort offers unadulterated luxury in a calming environment with exceptional staff.
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Posted by Aaron in featured hotels Sunday, 23 November 2008 22:21 No Comments
For those of us who have wanted to stay in a luxurious private pool villa but were put off by the cost, I gave good news for you. Yaiya Resort in Cha Am, near Hua Hin will be having a soft opening from December 20th.
Yaiya Resort in Cha Am
If you are not familiar with the hotel industry jargon, a soft opening is when a hotel accepts guests for a few weeks before the official Grand Opening. This is done with little or no advertising so soft openings are sometimes difficult to catch. The purpose of a soft opening is a chance for the management and staff to get used to the day to day running of the hotel or resort before the full onslaught of a hotel full of guests hits them.
Since there is a possibility of a few small snafus during the first few weeks of an opening, hotels often offer rooms for less than the standard room rate. An example is you may find your self waiting a little longer for room service. On the other hand, you will probably have the place pretty much to your self and hotels are usually overstaffed during these times, so you will probably only need to snap your fingers and someone will come running. Imagine having the pool practically to your self!
Yaiya Resort offers some beautiful private pool villas and you could probably snap them up at a great bargain during the soft opening.
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Posted by Aaron in featured hotels Tuesday, 18 November 2008 07:57 No Comments
Aleenta Resort Cha Am
Throughout November we will be introducing a relatively unknown area of Thailand that is not overwhelmed by the tourist trade. While being only 2 hours from Bangkok, it offers a lovely long beach and some very beautiful resorts including some increasingly popular Pool villas.
The area is Cha Am, not far from Hua Hin, which has a higher profile.
As most tourists who are heading down to this area of Thailand make a beeline for Hua Hin, you can enjoy a truly quiet and peaceful beach holiday here. If exciting nightlife is what you are after, you may like to look at another area, perhaps Phuket or Pattaya. But if want to relax on the beach or by the pool without the hassles and bustle of a typical beach resort town, Cha Am may be what you are looking for.
We will be introducing and reviewing a number of Cha Am hotels, starting with the truly unique Aleenta Resort & Spa and the Veranda Resort and Spa with some of the stunning above mentioned private pool villas.
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