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( 0 7760 1190;
www.absoluteyogasamui.com
)
What was once a friendly yoga
studio has blossomed into a gargantuan wellness complex, featuring plenty of
accommodation and an exhaustive menu of detox and wellness programs.
CHAWENG GARDEN BEACH $$
( 0 7796 0394;
www.chawenggarden.com
;
r 1850-8500B; )
A popular
'flashpacker' choice, this campus of accommodation has a large variety of room
types serviced by an extra-smiley staff.
Resort
Lamai
ROCKY RESORT $$$
( 0 7741 8367;
www.rockyresort.com
;
Hua Thanon; r 4890-17,000B; )
Our
favourite spot just south of Lamai, Rocky finds the right balance between an upmar-
ket ambience and an unpretentious, sociable atmosphere. The pool has been
carved in between a collection of boulders, mimicking the rocky beach nearby
(hence the name).
Resort
SAMUI JASMINE RESORT $$$
( 0 7723 2446; r & bungalows 3800-5000B; )
Pleasant Samui Jasmine
offers great deals. Go for the lower-priced rooms - most have excellent views of the
ocean and the crystal-coloured lap pool.
Resort
SPA RESORT $$
( 0 7723 0855;
www.spasamui.com
; Lamai North; bungalows 800-2800B; )
This health spa has a bevy of therapeutic programs on offer, and no one seems to
mind that the lodging is cheap by Lamai's standards. Programs include colonics,
massage, aqua detox, hypnotherapy and yoga, just to name a few. Accommodation
tends to book up quickly, so it's best to reserve in advance (via email). Nonguests
are welcome to partake in the programs.
Bungalows
