438/1 Moo 1, Lamai Beach, Thailand | (888) 616-5829
Spacious rooms with teak furniture and lovely Thai style elements
All rooms have balconies; two-bedroom units available for families
Small private beach, plus free shuttle service to Lamai Beach and
Chaweng Beach
Ocean-view freeform pool, plus a garden pool, both with adjacent bars
Guided island tours and cooking classes available
Breakfast buffet (cooked-to-order items available) included in room rate
Restaurant has nightly events such as cabaret shows
Free kayak rentals for guests
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and in public
areas
Slightly father away from Lamai Beach than some other resorts
Private beach is small and underwhelming
Rocky's isn't quite as luxurious as Le Meridien Koh Samui, but it's still plenty upscale and rates here tend to be a bit more reasonable. The resort blends modern touches with traditional Thai style elements, such as satin pillows, ornate artwork, and hanging red lanterns. The 50 rooms start at a spacious 35 square meters (about 375 square feet); three private two-bedroom pool villas are available for larger parties. Babysitting services and a supervised kids play room makes Rocky's suited for families as well as couples. The private beach in front of the resort is small and the sand isn't the finest, but daily free shuttles are offered to nearby Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach.
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Scene
An intimate, upscale resort with as many staff members as guests
Rocky's Boutique Resort prides itself on its level of service, and with just 50 rooms and a one to one staff to guest ratio, it succeeds at creating a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. The spacious grounds have lush tropical foliage, there are no neighboring resorts, and the small beach -- though not particularly impressive -- is private, all of which adds to the secluded feel. At night, the scene resembles something out of a storybook, with trees illuminated by lights strung through the branches and red lanterns dangling.Though the resort primarily attracts couples, it is also well-suited to families, with two-bedroom room options available -- and a day bed in every room type. There are also a supervised kids' play area, a kiddy pool, kids' menus in the restaurant, and babysitting services available upon request. The decor throughout incorporates traditional Thai influences, including individually crafted artwork from Chiang Mai, red hanging lanterns, and teak furniture. The library features a wall-wide wooden bookshelf, a soft red carpet, and red and white striped plush couches. The game room with a pool table is partially open air so one never feels completely cut off from nature.
Location
South of the main stretch of Lamai Beach, but a (free) five-minute shuttle ride away
Rocky's Boutique Resort is located about
five minutes from Lamai Beach by car (or free shuttle) on the
east coast of Koh Samui, the third largest island in Thailand. There is also free shuttle service to Chaweng Beach (the ride takes about 15 minutes). From Samui
Airport, it’s a 20- to 25-minute drive to the resort. There are no other resorts
directly on either side of Rocky's Boutique Resort, helping it feel isolated. The Lamai Temple and the Big Buddha Temple are both nearby
attractions. There are also lots of shops, restaurants, and bars in the center
of Lamai.
Rooms
Rooms have traditional Thai design and modern amenities; all have balconies and day beds
All rooms have attractive Thai decor, with white walls, teak furnishings, red couches and fabrics, and traditional artwork. The differences are in the details, however, and each room features hand-chosen artwork. The red and gold satin pillows with intricate embroidery, bold wall art, and red hanging lanterns give guests a sense of place while modern amenities include air-conditioning, DVD players, and electronic safes. Towel art and flowers are placed on the beds upon arrival. All rooms have day beds (which can be used as children's beds) and balconies; some have garden views while others face the pool or beach. Larger units with two bedrooms are available, and a few units have private pools. The Deluxe Beachfront Suite has direct access to the sand.
Features
A small private beach, two pools with adjacent bars, and two restaurants
The resort offers two restaurants: The Bistro, the property's casual poolside restaurant serving both international and Thai dishes, and The Dining Room, serving French cuisine on the beach. In-room dining is available. Families hoping to get some alone time can take advantage of the babysitting service or the the free supervised child's play area. Freebies include kayak rentals, gym access, and resort-wide Wi-Fi. The billiards table in the game room is a good way to pass the time
on rainy days. Scented oil massages, Thai massages, and facials are on offer at the beachfront massage palapa. There are two freeform pools -- a garden pool and an oceanfront pool, both with cushioned loungers and adjacent bars. More chairs and umbrellas are located on the beach, which is separated by a small stone barrier and easily accessible from the oceanfront pool area. The sand is not the island's finest, and the stretch is small, especially at high tide, but free shuttle service is offered to both Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach.
