Getting married in Koh Sumai
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I was in Koh Samui in May for my neices wedding. We stayed here. http://www.samuibeachvillage.com/villa/baan-tawan/ but there are cheaper or more expensive villas on site depending on your needs.
Lovely villas and we had a good stay. The owner (from the U.K.) even took us around Lumai for the stag do. Nice fella.
Lovely villas and we had a good stay. The owner (from the U.K.) even took us around Lumai for the stag do. Nice fella.
Nobby Diesel said:
I think you'll find that the majority of villas are a little bit out of the way.
Have you considered some of the smaller hotels on Choeng Mon, Fishermans Village and Bophut?
My wife and i had our honeymoon at Bophut resort. Absolutely fantastic!!! Avoid the tourist hotspots like Chaweng etc (seeing that big McDonalds is a huge disappointment) and try to enjoy the local haunts and excellent eateries around the fishermans village. Be as nice to the staff and locals as they are to you and you'll be treated like a king and queen. Have you considered some of the smaller hotels on Choeng Mon, Fishermans Village and Bophut?
Eddie
Another vote for Bophut around the fishermans village we stayed at the Bophut resort and spa which was nice and boutiquey but the Hansar next door looked more suited to weddings and can accommodate more guests. Only problem is the beach is rather short so you might need to consider venues. But you have a go kart track across the road if you need to let off some steam.
Good choice of mix priced accommodation and as already mentioned wide choice of places to eat and drink in the evening.
And if anything goes wrong then hop on a boat to Koh Phangan get off your face and shag some gap year girls.
Good choice of mix priced accommodation and as already mentioned wide choice of places to eat and drink in the evening.
And if anything goes wrong then hop on a boat to Koh Phangan get off your face and shag some gap year girls.
Thanks for the responses, phi phi is also in the pot, just need to investigate how complicated it is to travel there, find a villa and get married on the island.
So if there are any recommendations...
So if there are any recommendations...
sneijder said:
A taxi costs 3 buttons and a bottle top, in the grand scheme of things.
lol, yes cost is not the issue here, just prefer the freedom of walking about!Guffy,
be aware of the different weather patterns that you should expect at that time of year.
Samui should be better weather.
Whilst Phi Phi may have a more idyllic appearance, there is limited scope for entertainment.
My opinion is that a well selected location on Samui will give you an all round better experience.
be aware of the different weather patterns that you should expect at that time of year.
Samui should be better weather.
Whilst Phi Phi may have a more idyllic appearance, there is limited scope for entertainment.
My opinion is that a well selected location on Samui will give you an all round better experience.
Op I suppose were all different but my choice would be to get married in samui. Cant comment on Phi Phui but went to other quiet beaches in Thailand and samui was my favourite. I like the fact that you could be in the thick of it if you wanted, and if you didn’t you could escape it.
We stayed in North Chaweng and really enjoyed it as where we were was so peaceful. Too shallow for swimming in the sea but we could walk to the south of Chaweng and have a nice swim and a papaya salad on the sand. Absolute heaven.
We stayed in North Chaweng and really enjoyed it as where we were was so peaceful. Too shallow for swimming in the sea but we could walk to the south of Chaweng and have a nice swim and a papaya salad on the sand. Absolute heaven.
Callismichael said:
Op I suppose were all different but my choice would be to get married in samui. Cant comment on Phi Phui but went to other quiet beaches in Thailand and samui was my favourite. I like the fact that you could be in the thick of it if you wanted, and if you didn’t you could escape it.
We stayed in North Chaweng and really enjoyed it as where we were was so peaceful. Too shallow for swimming in the sea but we could walk to the south of Chaweng and have a nice swim and a papaya salad on the sand. Absolute heaven.
Oh! Those pools of water in the sand at low tide, a cold Chang, a hot salad. Mmmmmmmmmm.We stayed in North Chaweng and really enjoyed it as where we were was so peaceful. Too shallow for swimming in the sea but we could walk to the south of Chaweng and have a nice swim and a papaya salad on the sand. Absolute heaven.
Where did you stay? We usually stay at the Amari, which feels like a second home now!
Callismichael said:
Op I suppose were all different but my choice would be to get married in samui. Cant comment on Phi Phui but went to other quiet beaches in Thailand and samui was my favourite. I like the fact that you could be in the thick of it if you wanted, and if you didn’t you could escape it.
We stayed in North Chaweng and really enjoyed it as where we were was so peaceful. Too shallow for swimming in the sea but we could walk to the south of Chaweng and have a nice swim and a papaya salad on the sand. Absolute heaven.
Let's not forget that Samui is the only island you can see Grandma and Grandad rock ;-) The Grandad rock is a particularly good omen for any newly wed groom to take inspiration from.We stayed in North Chaweng and really enjoyed it as where we were was so peaceful. Too shallow for swimming in the sea but we could walk to the south of Chaweng and have a nice swim and a papaya salad on the sand. Absolute heaven.
Sorry, that post was rather unhelpful.
We actually attended a wedding on Koh Samui, and I personally wouldn't have changed a thing. We stayed at http://kandaresidences.com/ used to be owned by http://www.karmaresorts.com/ and quite frankly it was perfect in every way and the happy couple agreed. I think it was around 22 of us that went out for it so we stayed in groups in different villas. The staff and everything provided by the resort was top notch.
Location wise it's pretty good too, there is stuff within walking distance but it's not in the middle of Chaweng so you need a tuk tuk to get to anything really interesting. But as said, these are cheap as chips and plentiful.
Some people dislike Samui due it being the most commercial of the islands, I personally dont mind it, it's still beautiful and as with anywhere in Thailand, the people are wonderful.
We actually attended a wedding on Koh Samui, and I personally wouldn't have changed a thing. We stayed at http://kandaresidences.com/ used to be owned by http://www.karmaresorts.com/ and quite frankly it was perfect in every way and the happy couple agreed. I think it was around 22 of us that went out for it so we stayed in groups in different villas. The staff and everything provided by the resort was top notch.
Location wise it's pretty good too, there is stuff within walking distance but it's not in the middle of Chaweng so you need a tuk tuk to get to anything really interesting. But as said, these are cheap as chips and plentiful.
Some people dislike Samui due it being the most commercial of the islands, I personally dont mind it, it's still beautiful and as with anywhere in Thailand, the people are wonderful.
VEA said:
Sorry, that post was rather unhelpful.
We actually attended a wedding on Koh Samui, and I personally wouldn't have changed a thing. We stayed at http://kandaresidences.com/ used to be owned by http://www.karmaresorts.com/ and quite frankly it was perfect in every way and the happy couple agreed. I think it was around 22 of us that went out for it so we stayed in groups in different villas. The staff and everything provided by the resort was top notch.
Location wise it's pretty good too, there is stuff within walking distance but it's not in the middle of Chaweng so you need a tuk tuk to get to anything really interesting. But as said, these are cheap as chips and plentiful.
Some people dislike Samui due it being the most commercial of the islands, I personally dont mind it, it's still beautiful and as with anywhere in Thailand, the people are wonderful.
I have to echo this. There was about 7 villas on the site we stayed at occupied by the wedding party so we held lots of random get togethers by each others pools for a few beers while the kids played. Very safe and the staff and locals couldn't have been any more friendly. It may be a bit on the commercial side but there's so many places and beaches that are quiet too. Some of the party hired mopeds for a few days too and they said it was the best way to see the island and find little spots that you wouldn't normally discover.We actually attended a wedding on Koh Samui, and I personally wouldn't have changed a thing. We stayed at http://kandaresidences.com/ used to be owned by http://www.karmaresorts.com/ and quite frankly it was perfect in every way and the happy couple agreed. I think it was around 22 of us that went out for it so we stayed in groups in different villas. The staff and everything provided by the resort was top notch.
Location wise it's pretty good too, there is stuff within walking distance but it's not in the middle of Chaweng so you need a tuk tuk to get to anything really interesting. But as said, these are cheap as chips and plentiful.
Some people dislike Samui due it being the most commercial of the islands, I personally dont mind it, it's still beautiful and as with anywhere in Thailand, the people are wonderful.
Nobby Diesel said:
Oh! Those pools of water in the sand at low tide, a cold Chang, a hot salad. Mmmmmmmmmm.
Where did you stay? We usually stay at the Amari, which feels like a second home now!
We stayed at iyara on chaweng. Great hotel, wasn't perfect for a 4 star but the staff were amazing and having breakfast overlooking the beach was just paradise on earth. Felt like I was in the middle of nowhere it was that quiet. Can't wait to go back 1 year.Where did you stay? We usually stay at the Amari, which feels like a second home now!
We went to Koh Samui and stayed on Bo Phut beach in 2012.
It was ok, but we were hugely disappointed at water clarity. We tried several beaches on Koh Samui around the entire island, and nothing was that fantastic really.
Food was incredibly cheap. I had the best Thai Green Curry & Sticky Rice I've ever had in my life, and got change from £1. The place looked questionable (lets be honest, it looked like I was going to die of some horrendous disease) but locals were flocking there.
If you want to do any snorkelling, go on a boat trip to Koh Tao, Water there was as clear as day, and fish in colours you never knew existed. We went on a boat trip there on a speed boat and it was a bit... lively. And by lively I mean I thought I was going to die, as did the Chinese tourists onboard. We'd been warned not to go on the speedboat if there were clouds in the sky, but as we booked in advance we were a bit stuck.
I think you can have a fantastic time in Thailand, but I really, really regret not going more off the tourist trail. It felt really spoilt and westernised, and wasn't a patch on our holiday the year before in Bali, Indonesia.
Edit - I've seen comments about walking distances, just take a tuk tuk, and always barter, you can go places for absolute peanuts.
It was ok, but we were hugely disappointed at water clarity. We tried several beaches on Koh Samui around the entire island, and nothing was that fantastic really.
Food was incredibly cheap. I had the best Thai Green Curry & Sticky Rice I've ever had in my life, and got change from £1. The place looked questionable (lets be honest, it looked like I was going to die of some horrendous disease) but locals were flocking there.
If you want to do any snorkelling, go on a boat trip to Koh Tao, Water there was as clear as day, and fish in colours you never knew existed. We went on a boat trip there on a speed boat and it was a bit... lively. And by lively I mean I thought I was going to die, as did the Chinese tourists onboard. We'd been warned not to go on the speedboat if there were clouds in the sky, but as we booked in advance we were a bit stuck.
I think you can have a fantastic time in Thailand, but I really, really regret not going more off the tourist trail. It felt really spoilt and westernised, and wasn't a patch on our holiday the year before in Bali, Indonesia.
Edit - I've seen comments about walking distances, just take a tuk tuk, and always barter, you can go places for absolute peanuts.
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