- Thailand Holidays
- Chaweng
- Poppies Samui
This Thai-style hotel is very nicely located on a secluded side of the south end of Chaweng beach. This beach resort offers its guests the best sandy beach of the Gulf of Siam. The town centre is approximately a 5-minute walk from the premises, where a variety of bars, restaurants and night clubs can be found. Koh Samui Airport is 7 km away.
Poppies is the very first hotel on Samui to be going green in terms of Plastic Bottles. We will provide each guest with a water bottle made from stainless steel and logo with Poppies and Samui. This water bottle may be filled up at Poppies resort and more than a dozen other cafes and shops on Samui for no charge. There is a one time charge for the bottle of 220 baht. The bottle may be taken home by the guest as a souvenir.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments and facials. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Of the four times we’ve visited Koh Samui our stay at Anavana made this trip the best one. The bustling street outside is in sharp contrast to the serenity and peacefulness of this hotel. We were warmly welcomed by Miaow before being led through beautifully manicured gardens, little bridges, enormous koi and singing birds. Sounds magical? It is! The cottages are very comfortable and private and the beach in front is a long stretch of clean, white sand! Staff are incredible and Lek, Am and all the restaurant, bar, housecleaning and garden staff are friendly and very professional as is Dollar in the spa room. While there is some evening entertainment the charm of Anavana and its staff are what make this hotel extraordinary. Outside the hotel there are lots little restaurants, coffee shops, 7-11s and a great little juice bar offering all combinations of fresh fruit drinks and smoothie bowls. Our next trip to Koh Samui will definitely be at Anavana.
The atmosphere in the hotel was so serene, the rooms were clean, staff both cleaning, restaurant, and reception were so friendly and accommodating. The beach was so beautiful, we saw several really friendly dogs walking early in the morning, definitely adds to the positive experience. The food was so delicious. We got Thai oil massage, and the masseuse's hands were so soft I felt so relaxed that I fell asleep. There are so many trees that the noise from the road or other cottages doesn't even travel far. And there is a koi pond that surely adds to the zen calmness.
I have lost count the number of times we have been here, firstly as Poppies back in 2004 and now as Anavana. Despite the change in ownership, the hotel retains as much of its charm and many original staff who treat you like family and are an absolute joy. Immediately you arrive "home" and walk through the glorious pathways listening to the koi swimming, and just get bigger every year, you are instantly transported into relaxation. But if you need further assistance, the spa is so welcoming and yesterday's massage must rate as one of the best ever. All 24 cottages are an oasis of calm, not just a room to sleep in. The food is gorgeous, I could happily eat my way through the entire menu and not find anything I didn't like. If Pong at the bar ever stops smiling then the world must surely have ended! I would name every staff member if I could but Lek, Jim, Ame, Oud and Pong deserve special mention. I always cry when I leave and have no doubt tomorrow will be any different. Until next time Anavana, thank you for hosting us. If in doubt, just book it, you will NOT regret it. Khun Helen & Khun Nick x
Again I had a wonderful experience. Big plus of this resort and its grounds is that it always feels relaxed and chilled, even when running at full capacity. The food is great, the room feels open and airy and the staff are all wonderful -most of them are very fun to engage with and have a laugh with, even with (or perhaps even because of( (the language barrier. Very fun! Will return again if the price is right.
We had a wonderful journey in this beautiful place
