The Tongsai Bay

84 Moo 5, Bo Phut, Ko Samui Surat Thani, 84320 Thailand

   

 

Since opening in 1987, The Tongsai Bay has established itself as the leading family owned hotel on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Hidden amongst 25 acres of breathtaking natural beauty and overlooking a sandy bay, the hotel is renowned for its privacy and tranquility, its passionate love for the environment and last but not least, the friendliness and professionalism of its staff. This gives rise to our proud boast that the Tongsai Bay is “Koh Samui’s most romantic hotel”. 

 

Accommodation

Beachfront Suites

Beachfront Suites are located in a 3-storey building aside the main pool. They all enjoy fabulous direct pool and sea views. The ground floor rooms have an oversize indoor bathroom, terraces complete with sun-loungers and have direct gated access to the pool and gardens - wonderful for families with children. The two upper floors all have our signature "bath-with-a-view" on the terrace, sun loungers and a dining/writing table.

Cottage Suites

The Cottage Suites stand among coconut trees and tropical gardens on the hillside overlooking the sea. Most are semi-detached with a split-level design of bedroom and living area. To capture the very best seaviews the cottages are all slightly different in shape and arranged on different levels. Each has a private open-air balcony complete with our signature "bath-with-a-view", 2 sun-loungers and a dining/writing table.

Seafront Cottage Suites
The Seafront Cottages have the same design and facilities as Cottage Suites including our signature "bath-with-a-view" and are located along the edge of the cliff overlooking the sea offering spectacular seaviews and privacy.

Special Cottage Suites

The McGuigan Cottage
This unique cottage suite has an extra large living area and arguably the finest view of Tongsai Bay itself. On the terrace, in addition to the signature "bath with a view", and 2 sun-loungers it has a large dining table and an outside four poster bed complete with mosquito net to experience sleeping under the stars and listening to the sounds of the sea!

The Hideway Cottage
This is another individual and very special Cottage Suite located in splendid isolation from the rest of the resort and offering unsurpassed sea views and privacy. Although our golf carts will take you most of the way, there are quite a few gentle steps to negotiate. On the terrace, in addition to the signature “bath with a view” and 2 sun loungers it has a large dining table and an outside four-poster bed complete with mosquito net to experience sleeping under the stars and listening to the sounds of the sea!
 
The viewpoint Family Cottage
This is the ideal family suite and it comes with 2 bedrooms - one with a double bed and the other with 2 twin beds. There are 2 toilets, 2 shower rooms and a bathtub at each end of the L - shaped balcony. It is located at the top of the hill with a few steps to negotiate. However, the spectacular views make up for the extra walk.

Tongsai Grand Villas

The Tongsai Grand Villas are situated high on the hillside to the south of the bay. Each spectacular villa is luxuriously furnished and features a vast open air terrace complete with signature "bath with a view", 4 poster bed with mosquito net, bar, pantry, dining area and sun loungers. The sea views are far reaching and the sense of privacy and tranquillity is astounding!

Tongsai Pool Villas

The Tongsai Pool Villas are found on the second row of the Tongsai Grand Villas. Each spectacular villa is luxuriously furnished and features a vast open air terrace complete with signature “bath with a view”, 4 poster bed with mosquito net, bar, pantry, dining area and sun loungers. The sea views are far reaching and the sense of privacy and tranquillity is astounding! These villas have a marginally smaller terrace space but have a spectacular private pool. Two adjacent villas can be linked for larger families or friends travelling together.

The Seafront Pool Villas are located in the middle of the front row of the Tongsai Grand Villas. Each spectacular villa is luxuriously furnished and features a vast open air terrace complete with signature "bath with a view", 4 poster bed with mosquito net, bar, pantry, dining area and sun loungers. The sea views are far reaching and the sense of privacy and tranquillity is astounding! The crowning glory is a private pool - 3.3m x 7.3m with a depth of 1.2m.

Special Villas

The Akorn Villa is named after our founder, and is our largest villa of which more than half comprises an vast open-air terrace. It has two bedrooms - a double and a twin. This villa is luxuriously furnished and features an open air terrace complete with signature "bath with a view", 4 poster bed with mosquito net, bar, pantry, dining area and sun loungers. To top it all off is a large L shaped private pool around the terrace and spectacular views .

The Nang Gong Villa
Atop the hillside, this is our most exclusive villa and features a vast open air terrace complete with signature "bath with a view", 4 poster bed with mosquito net, bar, pantry, dining area and sun loungers. It has a large private pool, a private rear garden, and spectacular 360 degree views over both Tongsai Bay and neighbouring Choengmon Beach.

 

 

Facilities

Free-form Pool (Main Pool)
The pool and beach area is where you will spend most of your days. Our main free form fresh water pool is enormous and between it and the beach we have Thai style Gazebos, sun-loungers with parasols and tables. We also have a separate relaxing Jacuzzi and a children’s paddling pool. Even when the hotel is full there are more than enough loungers and parasols for everyone, so there is no need to reserve - we work on a ‘first come, first served” basis. The Beach Boy team are on duty from 09.00 to 19.00 to provide you with fresh towels, bar drinks plus complimentary iced drinking water and fresh fruit. However, their main responsibility is your safety.

Our "Half moon" swimming pool is found half way up the hillside on the pathway from the Po-Lad Beach Bistro to our villas. This pool offers spectacular views of the bay and total tranquillity. To maintain the peaceful nature of this area we maintain an 'adults only' policy.
 
Water Sports
We provide complimentary Hobie Cats, Windsurfers, Kayaks and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability and weather conditions). In keeping with our green policy and desire for tranquillity, no motorised water sports are available or allowed. Our Beach Boy team are happy to offer training to beginners. 
 
Exercise Room
The exercise room is located on the upper pathway to our cottage suites. The equipment available includes treadmills, bikes, steppers, rowing machine, weights and multi-purpose exercising units. Yoga mats are also available upon request to use either in the exercise room or on the terrace of your room. The exercise room is not manned all the time but serviced regularly each day. 
 
Tennis court
The floodlit tennis court, located high on the hill by the main entrance to the resort is available from 07:00 - 21.00 daily. From here you can get a panoramic view of The Tongsai Bay and Choengmon beach which can be quite a distraction if you are playing to win! Reservations are required and we can provide you with rackets and balls. Our staff will make sure there is plenty of ice-cold drinking water.
 
Thai & Chinese Cooking Class
Spice up your holiday and learn how to cook authentic Thai cuisine with "Chef Mark Krueger and his team. The course is geared to cater to experienced cooks and beginners alike. As well as being educational it is great fun. Each student is provided with everything needed for a complete hands-on experience. You will also receive a special recipe cook booklet, photographs and certificate of achievement signed by Chef Mark. When the meal is ready, the class members get together in the lovely setting of Chef Chom’s Thai restaurant, where each student can invite a friend, at no extra charge, to "eat the results". Cooking Classes take place from 12:30 – 15:00 twice a week and reservations can be made on arrival. Tours of our spice garden and organic produce farm can also be arranged on request.
 
Gift Shop
Located on the beach next to our main swimming pool, Tongsai’s Gift Shop stocks a selection local Thai handicrafts, books, swimwear, hats, t-shirts, wraps, bags and handcrafted jewellery as well as those always needed necessities such as sun cream.
 
Sip Recreation Room
This air-condition room next to our Po-Lad Beach Bistro, has been especially created with our younger guests in mind. We have 2 PC's for games and emails, a Nintendo "Wii" station with a wide screen TV and lots of board games to keep all ages happy (including a few adults)! The room is not staffed but soft drinks can be acquired from any member of the restaurant staff.

 

Restaurant

Po-Lad Beach Bistro & Bar

Dining at The Tongsai Bay is a truly memorable experience. The hotel’s dining options cover a variety of cuisines to intrigue even the most discerning palates and satisfy the heartiest appetites.

Po-Lad Beach Bistro & Bar
Down on the beachfront and overlooking the bay, the recently re-modelled and extended Po-Lad Beach Bistro & Bar is buzzing throughout the day. You can enjoy a range of Thai, Chinese and Western dishes for lunch from 10.00 till 17.30. As dusk sets in, the Bistro transforms itself into a contemporary and romantic gourmet restaurant with a totally different menu featuring all that is "local fresh" with the emphasis on a "fusion" of seafood and fine meats. You can choose to dine in the open sala, on the canopied terrace or directly under the stars on the deck. Close by is the Po-Lad bar where you can enjoy drinks and cocktails seated at the bar itself or on oversize lounging sofas. The bar is open from 11.00 in the morning until the wee small hours.

Chef Chom's Thai Restaurant

Dining at The Tongsai Bay is a truly memorable experience. The hotel’s dining options cover a variety of cuisines to intrigue even the most discerning palates and satisfy the heartiest appetites.

Chef Chom's Thai Restaurant
Located on an outdoor terrace overlooking the bay and tropical gardens, Chef Chom’s serves fine Thai cuisine the ‘traditional way’. The restaurant is named after Chef Chom who worked here for over 20 years. During her illustrious career, which started in the kitchens of the palace of the late Princess Vibhavadi Rangsit, a member of the Royal Family in Bangkok, she trained over 500 Chefs. One of the highlights of her career was acting as collaborator to English TV Chef Keith Floyd when he made his now famous "Far Flung Floyd in Thailand" series. She is now happily retired in Bangkok but keeps in touch with us on a regular basis - no new dish would ever be introduced here without her approval!

Speciality Dining

Dining at The Tongsai Bay is a truly memorable experience. The hotel’s dining options cover a variety of cuisines to intrigue even the most discerning palates and satisfy the heartiest appetites.

Speciality Dining
For that truly special occasion we can serve you a fine menu of your own choosing on your private room terrace or on the beach itself. The service comes complete with your personal Chef (24 hours notice required).

 

The Spa

Prana Spa

One of the most important facilities of The Tongsai Bay is the Prana Spa. Spa treatments are now firmly established as a major component of a holiday in Thailand. Our Spa, set amidst the hotel’s natural green surroundings, provides a selection of therapeutic, healing and restorative treatments, which can help control or decrease stress and thereby lessen susceptibility to stress-related problems. Of course, many of our treatments are simply there for your pleasure! We offer some original treatments such as the "Samui Dream" which is a traditional Thai remedy combining coconut oil and local herbs to repair sunburned skin. Each spa cottage offers complete privacy and tranquility - they are equipped with two massage beds, two treatment beds, two easy chairs for foot treatments, a steam room, and an open-air bathtub for floral baths. Our experienced Spa Manager will be delighted to discuss your requirements and recommend suitable courses of treatment.

 

Meetting Room

 

Location & Map

   

Rooms \ Seasons
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