Ao Prao Resort

Location
This resort is located on the northern headland of the lovely Ao Prao beach, on the west coast of peaceful Koh Samet (Samet Island). The island is renowned for its crystalline white sandy beaches and it lies just a 2-and-a-half hour drive from Bangkok.
Facilities
This beach resort was designed to blend naturally and harmoniously into the tropical landscape and is constructed in village style nestled into a lush hillside. The hotel offers 52 accommodation units in cool, steep-roofed cottages and in a variety of categories to suit either newly-weds, long term couples or families. Facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a bar, a restaurant, conference facilities and Internet access (for an additional fee). Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services (both for an extra charge).
Rooms
The cottages are decorated in a stylishly simple, yet supremely comfortable way. Each unit is self-contained and comes with a WC, bathroom facilities and all comforts, including individually adjustable air conditioning, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access and a minibar. Furthermore, a king-size or double bed and a safe are provided in all accommodation as standard. All units have a balcony overlooking the sea from which guests may enjoy the spectacular sunsets.
Sports/Entertainment
This lovely beach resort offers canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving (all for an additional fee) as well as beach sports such as volleyball and soccer. Furthermore, for a surcharge guests may enjoy a relaxing massage or spa treatment and go banana boating, water skiing or motor boating. It is also possible to play a game of tennis, use the solarium or join an aerobics class.
Meals
Guests can enjoy the view from the breezy sea view Restaurant, which offers a tempting selection of international and authentic Thai dishes. The bar serves a wide variety of cocktails, spirits and soft drinks.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
Misc.
There is a 24-hour reception desk.
How to get there
Guests arriving at Bangkok or Suvarnabhumi Airport should head to Rayong, via the Bangna-Chonburi superhighway (journey time: 2 hours 30 minutes). Guests can also reach the hotel by public bus from Ekkamai station (journey time: 3 hours 30 minutes).