Relax & Unwind In Phuket Or Koh Samui

With the glorious beach resorts of Phuket and Koh Samui, a vibrant nightlife and Oriental culture to savour, an exotic holiday adventure awaits in ‘The Island of Smiles’ – and there’s even more to grin about with our terrific value Thailand holiday package deals ! For some winning Thai breaks, here’s just a sample of our regularly updated bargain holiday packages in Thailand.

HORIZON KARON BEACH RESORT, PHUKET, 4*

The deal:

8 nights in a superior pool view room with buffet breakfast and flights from Sydney – $1132

The hotel:

Set on a hillside about 150 metres above the relatively undeveloped beaches of Kata and Karon, this tranquil 160-room resort is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers peace, privacy and great views. The comfortable and airy rooms are in two wings, each with its own pool complex. The relaxed tempo is ideal for couples and families, with two restaurants on site, a playground and activities club to entertain the kids, and shops and bars within easy walking or shuttle distance.

What guests say:

• “It was a perfect location, with just a short walk or shuttle ride down the hill to the village for shopping, restaurants and the beautiful white sandy beach of Karon.”
• “I thought the resort had very few guests because it was so quiet, but it’s not until you see everyone enjoying themselves around the pools in the afternoon you realise just how full the resort is.”
• “The rooms were well-maintained and a generous size for two people.”

How hot’s the deal ?

A superior pool view room would normally cost $91 for 1 night – $828 for 8 nights without breakfast. But the Holidaypackages price of £1132 for 8 nights in a superior pool view room includes buffet breakfast and flights !

BANTHAI BEACH RESORT & SPA, PATONG, PHUKET, 4*

The deal:

8 nights in a superior room with buffet breakfast and flights from Sydney – $1243

The hotel:

Although it’s a stone’s throw from the party strip of Bangla Road, this 290-room resort is set back from the main street and is an appealing escape from the excitement and chaos that attracts party-lovers to Patong. Two minutes from the beach and the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, it’s in a prime spot for checking out the shops and cool street market stalls before a dip in one of the three pools, which each have swim-up bars, or relaxing on your own private balcony.

What guests say:

• “They have recently refurbished the rooms with new beds, decor, plasmas and refurbished bathrooms which all look fantastic.”
• “Beach was across the road but we never went as we had more fun at the pools.”
• “Breakfast at the hotel is fantastic, Western and Asian dishes – Mr Egg will make you anything you want.”

How hot’s the deal ?

A superior room would normally cost $213 for 1 night – $1491 for 7 nights. But the Holidaypackages price of $1243 for 7 nights in a superior room with buffet breakfast includes flights !

KATA BEACH RESORT, PHUKET, 4*

The deal:

8 nights in a superior room with American breakfast and flights from Melbourne – $1152

The hotel:

With breathtaking views of Kata Bay and Crab Island, this West coast resort stands on the golden sands of one of Phuket’s most picturesque beaches. All the 271 air-conditioned guestrooms have separate sitting areas and balconies to relax in for those who can drag themselves away from the magnificent Kata beach, and the hotel’s exotic gardens which adjoin it. The pool has an inviting swim-up bar, and the resort’s own beach restaurant is a great spot for a sip with the sand between your toes.

What guests say:

• “Big plus is the location, right on the beach where you can sit on the terraced poolside area under palm trees gazing out to the Andaman sea. Bliss.”
• “Definitely a great place for a family to stay. Loved being able to walk directly onto the beach in front of the resort, and out the back walk directly to the street filled with shops and places to eat.”
• “Lobby areas are beautiful with stunning orchids everywhere.”

How hot’s the deal ?

A superior room without breakfast would normally cost $291 for 1 night – $2037 for 8 nights. But the Holidaypackages price of £1152 for 8 nights in a superior room includes American breakfast and flights !

NORA BEACH RESORT & SPA, BOPHUT, KOH SAMUI, 4*

The deal:

7 nights in a superior room with American breakfast and flights from Melbourne – $1375

The hotel:

Aiming to be as charming as the mystical Thai dance after which it’s named, the Nora is like a private village spectacularly set in a hillside overlooking a bay. Although a short drive North of the fleshpots of central Chaweng, the resort is calm and secluded, with a pretty terraced stream flowing from a pond in the open-sided lobby and gently trickling through the grounds to a waterfall into the ocean. The 113 spacious rooms have lovely garden or sea views, and like the whole resort combine culture with comfort, with a mix of olde worlde, silky Siam style and 21st century luxury.

What guests say:

• “No matter which part of the resort, there were fantastic views to be had.”
• “The pool is great, with a small non-smoking section (it’s about time someone did this).”
• “The location is spot on and on a lovely stretch of beach. It is a quiet area but close enough to the main shops and bars.”

How hot’s the deal ?

A superior room would normally cost $274 for 1 night – $1918 for 7 nights. But the Holidaypackages price of £1375 for 7 nights in a superior room with American breakfast includes flights !

KANDABURI RESORT & SPA, KOH SAMUI, 4*

The deal:

7 nights in a hillside room with American breakfast and flights from Brisbane – $1321

The hotel:

A convenient five minutes from the hustle and bustle of Chaweng, on a small bay facing the bijou island of Matlang, Kandaburi has two sections. Some of the spacious and well-styled 183 rooms are near the beach, while others maximise the view from the hillside across the street. A ‘lollipop man’ is positioned there around the clock to guide guests safely over to enjoy the pool and beach, or one of the resort’s seven places to eat and drink in, including a fun pub with a big screen showing sports.

What guests say:

• “The Thai restaurant served a banquet that was outstanding.”
• “The rooms were great, spacious and always cleaned to a high standard.”
• “Far enough away from Chaweng to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, but only a short walk to restaurants and shopping.”

How hot’s the deal ?

A hillside room would normally cost $425 for 1 night – $2975 for 7 nights. But the Holiday packages price of $1321 for 7 nights in a hillside room with American breakfast includes flights !