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The bungalows are very rustic and suit those looking for a non-standard experience. The original Bungalow Village is completely unique, preserving, as it does, the style and atmosphere of Samui as it used to be, but offering this in the context of quality and service for which the Inn is world renowned.

Although small the thatched cottages with woven bamboo walls, (see next picture), have bathrooms with Western-style toilets, hot water, telephones, digital electronic safes, mini bars, tea / coffee facilities and are designed with couples in mind.

They have one double bed downstairs, (which occupies most of the floor area), and a further single mattress in a tiny attic room which makes them serviceable for two friends traveling together but not being on double bed terms, (one child aged 6 to 12 will fit up there too but if there are also two adults downstairs then the room is too small to be convenient -- it only works if one child accompanies one adult. Children under 6 cannot be accommodated in the bungalows). Usually people use the attic to store their bags and, perhaps, to lie down during the day and gaze out of the little upstairs window, thus getting an elevated view along the beach.

With these rooms we try to realise the tropical island fantasy of a thatched cottage on the beach, beneath the stars. The construction is so rustic & open that they give the feeling of being almost camped on the beach. They are fan-cooled and one sleeps under a mosquito net. This is their charm for some, but for others they may not be suitable.

Bungalow Suite : Absolute seafront --lots of space for family. These were originally two adjoining bungalows which have been converted to a thatched 'suite' with air-conditioning, (they are also screened and have ceiling fans -- the choice is yours). The two bungalows, now joined together into one have a main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a lounge with another bathroom leading off from it and capability to sleep an extra couple. There are a further two small attic rooms capable of accommodating two children aged 5 - 7 or one older child each. The recommended occupancy is thus two adults and up to four children with the option of adding a maid/nanny or in-law. Two families who are really good friends, each with two children, can squeeze in together but at that point you might like to look at one of the larger suites.

Standard Rooms : For those who would like something more conventional than a bungalow and less elaborate than a suite, we have a few standard rooms. With a choice of air condition or fan, there are four rooms under a single roof in a replica of a big Southern Thai house, set 10 metres from the seafront, (this is the minimum distance to comply with building codes here). There are a further four in semi-detached style, i.e. two rooms under a single roof, set back about 30 metres from the sea, but with no buildings between them and it. These have sliding partitions and can be very flexible and suitable for families. Our newest and most elegant standard rooms are in The Lotus Pond House.

Studio Suite : All suites at Laem Set Inn are old Southern Thai wooden houses, dismantled and faithfully reconstructed here. Each has a name taken after the village or area from which it was moved. They are comfortable and elegant and are broadly similar in size and specification. Each has an open-plan main bedroom / lounge, which flows onto the balcony, and a further small bedroom with a set of bunk beds. They are thus eminently suitable for couples or families and are mostly situated in slightly elevated positions, quiet with lovely views and yet only metres from the beach.

Honeymoon Suite : The 'Lipa-Noi' suite or the Honeymoon suite is in the studio suite style but it is the most remotely located house on the premises and is the only one not to have a separate children's room. The entire interior is open-plan and flows onto balconies in front and to the sunset-side where there is a little tub to cool oneself while sipping a cocktail. This suite is very popular and often books months in advance. It received an extensive renovation in 2000 which includes a hugely expanded balcony to take full advantage of the panoramic views.

Ma-ret Suite : Re-opened Dec 15th 2000 following total refurbishment including complete new interior, new bathrooms, improved access to attic room, a much more elegant upstairs lounge, new cement / tile swimming pool to replace old fibre-glass one, private Jacuzzi in elevated position amongst dramatic rock formation, private massage pavilion and private sauna.

Hua Thanon Suite : This house was taken from the local village of 'Hua Thanon' and rebuilt here in the direct centre of and right on the beach. Two ensuite bedrooms, both with beautiful ensuite bathrooms, and a further 'bunk room' to the rear with two sets of bunk beds, (four children, room accessed from both main bedrooms), make this lovely house equally suited to a single family, (bring the in-laws), two couples or even two families of good friends. It has a small entrance lounge, big covered balcony and each main bedroom leads out onto its own private balcony via sliding glass doors. The view is right out along the beach to the dramatic sculptural rock formation on the point.

Koh Tan Suite : This old rosewood house was found on the nearby island of 'Koh-Tan'. It was built by the master carpenter who constructed all the other wooden houses on that island, a first generation immigrant from Southern China. It was dismantled and reassembled here. This magnificent craftsman's residence has been internally redesigned and is an experience in elegance. A breathtaking entrance atrium leads onto a beautifully furnished lounge with full-length balcony offering stunning views over the Southern Isles to the mainland 30 miles away. It has two main ensuite bedrooms with Jacuzzi in master.

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Spa : A full range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments available from trained, professional masseuses in our newly built spa.

Open from 10 am Daily

Fitness Center : Since the Inn is a very spacious outdoor facility the necessity for a 'fitness centre' as such and as found in city hotels seems less of a priority here. Mountain bikes, kayaks, swimming pools and good jogging roads with very little traffic offer healthy exercise without the contrived feel that a big room full of white machines gives. This said we appreciate that, once on an exercise program, one may wish to continue in the style to which one is used. We have graded free-weights in both hand and bench press styles and one of those white multi-muscle pulling Spanish Inquisition machines too! These are in an airy, shaded outdoor location where one can hear the singing of the birds rather than the humming of ventilation systems. There is plenty of scope to keep fit and exercised here.

Mountain Bikes : We have a fleet of mountain bikes, in adult and children's sizes which enable guests to reach the round-island bus stop, or, more pleasurably, to explore the lesser traveled paths & trails of the South Coast of Samui, the only part of the island unscathed by commercial tourism. We have special maps showing low-key points of interest and beauty unvisited by the hoards. Little local restaurants, recommended for lunch and places to refuel with a beer are marked.

Library : The Laem Set Inn library has books about the local flora & fauna and more general reference works, -- dictionaries, atlases, etc. An entertainment section and a Non-English language section, - a wide selection in German, French, Dutch, Scandinavian languages, Italian and Japanese.

Wedding in Koh Samui - Laem Set Inn : One of the most important occasions of the person's life after birth is the wedding ceremony as it places value on that particular moment when man and woman have decided to be united in a bond that will influence the rest of their lives. Therefore, the ceremony must be held in a beautiful and sacred way. To arrange the wedding, a couple is requested to stay a minimum of one night at Laem Set Inn. And for wedding couple, Honeymoon Suite sound to be the best accommodation, but you can always opt for other rooms.

Other Facilities

Personal Pool

Bird Watching

Children Playground

Cookery Class

Boat Trip

Sailing

Snorkeling & Scuba

Canoeing & Kayaks

Offshore Raft

Hire-cars / Jeeps

Chauffeur-driven

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