The Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam occupies a quiet hillside with commanding views on Koh Samui's secluded western shore. The name means "Home on a beautiful cliff". Set in 16 acres of lush, landscaped gardens overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and Ang Thong Marine National Park, all the rooms offer magnificent ocean vistas and spectacular sunsets.
In addition to 40 deluxe rooms set on three levels, Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam has 23 luxury Thai-style cliff villas with one to three bedrooms and seven plush beach villas in a separate enclave along the cove below the resort. Interiors are in teak and Thai silk and rooms and villas have satellite TV, a DVD player, safe, luxurious bathroom and large balcony.
the chic signature infinity pool appears to float above the sea
Golf carts transport guests to the beach facilities. Here snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing can be enjoyed in almost total privacy.
Perhaps the most easily recognisable feature of this elegant resort is the chic signature infinity pool that seemingly drops off into the coconut plantations and the blue sea below. The views are sweeping in all directions, encompassing a long shoreline and nature at its most pristine.
For the more sporting, kayaks, catamarans, sailboats, wind-surfing gear and a PADI dive school are available. Or simply enjoy an aromatherapy massage and sauna and enjoy the blissful serenity.