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Santiburi Resort

Well overpriced, indifferent staff

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Photo of Santiburi Resort, 12/12 Moo 1 Mae Nam Beach, Ko Samui. , Mae Nam Beach
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This is the flashest resort on Mae Nam, with 71 well-appointed rooms through lush grounds that run down to the beach. The hotel has a huge pool just behind reception and a full golf course. The grounds are sprawling and tropical and the rooms are furnished in a Thai contemporary style that come with all the trimmings, including, in many cases outdoor jacuzzis. Rates are breath-takingly high especially when compared to other top-range options on the island. We've also found the staff to be particularly indifferent here -- it can be a real struggle to see a room if you don't look upmarket enough.

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12/12 Moo 1 Mae Nam Beach, Ko Samui. T: (077) 425 031-38 F: (077) 425 040
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Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Deluxe bungalow	14,600 THB	20,400 THB
Beachfront bungalow	19,600 THB	24,400 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 23rd October, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 27th June, 2006

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