Pengguna Tetamu
1 Mac 2024
Thailand is a favorite destination of ours, and Soneva Kiri is now our favorite resort there! We flew there from Bangkok International Airport to what is apparently the smallest airport in Thailand. Landing in this bare-bones jungle airfield immediately conjured up feelings of yesteryear air-travel to far flung lands. And being then whisked off to a waiting launch to take us to the resort only added to that feeling. Staff lined up to meet guests on arrival where our butler introduced himself. We were given our own buggies to get around with and so we toured the resort, which turned out to be quite large. It really wasn’t until the third day before we stopped making wrong turns when getting around. They have several restaurants within the resort, as well as one just outside which can be accessed by road or boat. All serve excellent food, with many ingredients home grown. They have an all-you-can-eat vegan chocolate room and ice-cream bar, which I often stopped by at. Most memorable moments for us were a dinner at their restaurant on the mangrove, which we took the boat to just at sunset, and the Treepod Dining where we were lifted above the jungle canopy for a meal overlooking the sea. Our accommodations were gorgeous with our villa having not only its own pool but also a private beach. Nice touches with a Smeg fridge and other cute amenities. The outdoor bathroom was beautifully designed and comfortable. Usually you’d worry about mosquitoes in such a jungle setting in Thailand, but we didn’t notice much of them here. If you’re looking for great selfie moments, this is the place! I couldn’t stop taking pictures of our villa and the way the sunlight played on it. And the sea here is crystal-clear blue. Beachside dining, clifftop dining, and the aforementioned treepod and mangrove dining all lend to amazing moments. I found myself constantly eating so though there’s a nice gym with organized programs of yoga and taichi, I never went to them. Haha. I did use their spa though, which was great. If you’re looking for a totally relaxing luxury getaway destination, this is the place!
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