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GENERAL INFORMATION
Get ready for your magical escape in Koh Samui

Air temperature average at 28 °C whilst seawater temperature average at 28 °C.
Dry season (December until February) – Hot season (March until August) – Rainy season (October and November).

Electric is supplied at 220 to 240 volts.
Adaptors are available in the villas.

Koh Samui is GMT +7/UTC +7.
No daylight saving in use.

Check-in is 2.00 pm,
check-out is 12.00 pm (local time).

HOW TO GET TO KOH SAMUI

A convenient and easy way to travel to Koh Samui is to take one of the many direct flights from major Asian cities such as Hongkong, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Intl. Airport operates an almost hourly, 45 minute flight service to Koh Samui and connects all major international airlines from the Middle East, Europe, Oceania seamlessly and directly. Also, Phuket is connected with a direct and regular service.

Koh Samui airport also handles Private Jets in a dedicated facility if this is your preferred way of travel.

Travel by sea can be an alternative if you use a ferry service between Donsak on the mainland and Koh Samui, allowing you to travel with your own vehicle.

GETTING AROUND KOH SAMUI

A White Rose Samui Villa typically includes your round-trip pick-up service in a luxury van with private chauffeur/driver, a fresh drink on board and takes you directly to your villa retreat.

This chauffeur service can be extended and availed upon request throughout your entire stay at your convenience and will be added to your incidentals, be it a van or a limousine.

Our Concierge Service can pre-arrange a rental car at the villa, in case you prefer to drive yourself.

Finally, your Villa Manager will happily assist with booking a taxi service if you allow us a bit of time ahead, depending on your location.

For those who look for a more original and local way of transport, a shared “songthaew” can be experienced.

FAQS

Koh Samui is the ideal beach destination all year through with over 300 days of sunshine. If you only want sunny days and like to returned tanned – possibly skip November and early December. But as Samui is a tropical island, it is prone to showers at any time of year.

If you plan to drive any motorised vehicle in during your stay in Thailand you should ideally carry an international deriving permit with you, but whatever you should bring your normal driving license
Foreign currency is easy to change in one of the many exchange offices on Koh Samui, however is not usually accepted in shops & restaurants.
Koh Samui can be classified as a perfectly safe and family friendly travel destination in general. Pick pockets or bad intentioned individuals are in a very tiny minority but vigilance that you would apply anywhere around the world should remain a standard practice.
All beaches on Koh Samui are separated from the main road and offer white sand, palm trees and clear waters. Shops and restaurants can be found all around the island, however are of a higher concentration in the north – north west area of Bophut, Chaweng, Choeng Mon. You will find Central Festival Shopping mall, the airport and larger supermarkets in these areas. All day-to-day needed articles will be found in medium size supermarkets from north to south.
The Samui Elephant Sanctuary is 10 acres big and is offers a safe and happy home for a dozen of rescued elephants. Among the first ethical sanctuaries in Thailand it is a haven that welcomes animals being previously exploited in camps and in tourism. It is a wonderful experience to watch them finally enjoying a merited happiness in their natural environment.
The Gulf of Thailand and its serene blue waters offer different beautiful locations where the passion of “Big Game Fishing” can be practiced. Some southern spots have the richest waters around Samui and with the guidance of an experienced captain and his crew the excitement will be guaranteed.
Koh Samui is home for various different cultures and religions. It has a Mosque, different Christian Churches, Chinese Buddhist Temples, a Jewish Synagogue and a Hindu Temple beside the many Buddhist Temples (or Wat) which are the centres of Thai social and religious life.