LOCATION: On the southern tip of Koh Samui, near the traditional fishing village of Hua Tanon, is the Centara Villas Samui with its own extensive and private frontage on Natien Beach. The resort’s villas cascade down a gentle hillside to the sand, and with the abundant green foliage the setting has a natural tropical ambience. The newly renovated resort is just 15 minutes to the resort life of Lamai Beach, 30 minutes to Chaweng Beach, and 35 minutes to Samui International Airport.

ACCOMMODATION: 100 well appointed Thai-style Garden Villas are air-conditioned with tea / coffee making facilities, safe deposit box, hairdryer, shower, minibar, telephone, television and terrace.

FACILITIES: Restaurants include Reef Café offering international cuisine, Coral beachfront bar, Papillon Lounge for cocktails and live music and the Butterfly Terrace serving light snacks and drinks. Other facilities include 3 fresh water swimming pools, a long tail boat service for fishing or snorkelling, bike and kayak rental, table tennis, badminton, a PADI Dive Centre, Spa Cenvaree, a children's playground and a butterfly garden.

NOTE: The many steps around the resort for connecting rooms, restaurants and pools make it unsuitable for anyone who may have walking difficulties.