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Find absolute bliss, serenity, and otherworldly hospitality in the unspoiled arms of nature at the 500 Rai Floating Resort, a half slice of heaven exuding an ethereal ambiance. This magical retreat spots an array of floating bungalows on the Ratchaprapha dam in Cheow Lan Lake, part of the Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province. Overlooked by mountains and fringed by waterfalls, the resort offers a seamless fusion between guests and pristine nature, combining beauty and magic in each moment spent here. Elegant rooms, suites, and villas, replete with air-conditioning, hot or cold showers, cosy king-size or twin beds, lake views, balconies, and other essential amenities, provide a befitting nest for guests atop the waters. An assortment of palatable cuisine traversing western, Southern Thai, Vegan, and Kosher options are abundant ...
Find absolute bliss, serenity, and otherworldly hospitality in the unspoiled arms of nature at the 500 Rai Floating Resort, a half slice of heaven exuding an ethereal ambiance. This magical retreat spots an array of floating bungalows on the Ratchaprapha dam in Cheow Lan Lake, part of the Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province. Overlooked by mountains and fringed by waterfalls, the resort offers a seamless fusion between guests and pristine nature, combining beauty and magic in each moment spent here. Elegant rooms, suites, and villas, replete with air-conditioning, hot or cold showers, cosy king-size or twin beds, lake views, balconies, and other essential amenities, provide a befitting nest for guests atop the waters. An assortment of palatable cuisine traversing western, Southern Thai, Vegan, and Kosher options are abundant at the Talay Nai restaurant and bar. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner across buffet, set, and a la carte menus while savouring views of the enchanting lake and mountainous landscape on every bite. Participate in Thai dessert and drink classes to learn the fine art of creating iconic Thai dishes and tasty wines. Relax to succulent and soothing massages by the skilled hands of therapists afloat the lake. Embark on a series of thrilling experiences exploring the scenic landscape that hosts this unusual, yet fascinating asylum. Trek the terrains for panoramic views, explore hidden caves, paddle, and kayak on the lake. Hike dense forests to spot indigenous lush flora, and go on safari to observe unique wildlife, all the while admiring the beauty of this eldorado.
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The 500 Rai idyllic getaway perches on Ratchaprapha dam in Cheow Lan Lake, part of the Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Isolated from civilization and perched on a picturesque lake, this retreat rendezvous satiates every guest's desire to reunite with nature, escape from the noise, and relax like royalty.
Arrive at Surat Thani Airport and take a 1-hour car ride to Lake Chiew Larn Pier, where a long tail boat will convey you to the resort within 1 hour and 30 minutes. Alternatively, arrive at Krabi Airport for a 2 hours ride ...
Arrive at Surat Thani Airport and take a 1-hour car ride to Lake Chiew Larn Pier, where a long tail boat will convey you to the resort within 1 hour and 30 minutes. Alternatively, arrive at Krabi Airport for a 2 hours ride to the lake's pier or get to Phuket Airport for a 2 hours 30 minutes ride to the jetty.
Take a flight with the nearest aiport being Surat Thani Airport. There are direct flights to Surat Thani Airport from many cities around Thailand. From Surat Thani Airport reach Chiew Larn Lake Pier within 1 hour. In addition, you can take a flight to nearby airports such as Krabi Airport or Phuket Airport. From Krabi Airport, a car ride takes about 2 hours, and from Phuket Airport takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The 500 Rai resort floats 18 elegant rooms split into deluxe rooms, villas, and suites on the scenic Chiew Larn Lake, where the views are hypnotic and essential amenities are world-class to guarantee a heavenly stay.
Deluxe rooms: The deluxe rooms are the most common room types in the resort, featuring spacious balconies for gazing at the lake, en suite bathrooms with amenities, king beds, two mattresses, kayaks, hot/cold showers, hair dryers, wall fans, and 12-hours air conditioning. Additionally, these rooms offer alluring views of the lake from your bed. Average Size: 36 sq m (388 ...
Deluxe rooms: The deluxe rooms are the most common room types in the resort, featuring spacious balconies for gazing at the lake, en suite bathrooms with amenities, king beds, two mattresses, kayaks, hot/cold showers, hair dryers, wall fans, and 12-hours air conditioning. Additionally, these rooms offer alluring views of the lake from your bed. Average Size: 36 sq m (388 sq ft)
Villas: Split into two: single and family villas, both having rooms equipped with king-size beds (2 for the family villa), double mattresses (4 for the family villa), hot/cold showers different from bathrooms with dressing areas, lake views from the beds, private balconies, kayaks, wall fans and 24-hours air conditioning (12 hours for the family villa). Sizes range from 42 sq m (452 sq ft) - 72 sq m (775 sq ft)
Suites: Options include deluxe, family, and honeymoon suites, all distanced from the resorts to offer more privacy. Suites feature king beds (2 for the family suite), double sofa beds and mattresses (6 for the family suite), hair dryers (on request), private balconies, life jackets, lake views, kayaks, two bathrooms (4 for the family suite) with hot/cold showers, living rooms, fans, and 24-hours air conditioning. The honeymoon suite features an open-air jacuzzi, a separate living room, a rooftop, and a private swimming pool. Sizes range from 72 sqm (775 sqft) - 86 sqm (926 sqft)
The Talay Nai restaurant is an open-air floating diner on the resort that caters to the overall gastronomic needs of every guest. Sensational dishes are served across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, slicing through diverse choices, including Southern Thai meals, western delights, vegan diets, and Kosher meals. The meals taste great, reflecting the premier cooking standards of the Thai people and promoting their local ingredients that evoke excellent flavours. Dishes are available across a buffet menu, a set menu, and a la Carta, but the magic comes in dining with views, as the crisp soothing air ...
The Talay Nai restaurant is an open-air floating diner on the resort that caters to the overall gastronomic needs of every guest. Sensational dishes are served across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, slicing through diverse choices, including Southern Thai meals, western delights, vegan diets, and Kosher meals. The meals taste great, reflecting the premier cooking standards of the Thai people and promoting their local ingredients that evoke excellent flavours. Dishes are available across a buffet menu, a set menu, and a la Carta, but the magic comes in dining with views, as the crisp soothing air of the lake complements the process with a refreshing aura. The bar is a depot for premium assorted wines and cocktails to wash down the delectable ingestions if need be or to be enjoyed on their own alongside great company.
The wellness traditions of Thailand are represented in this one-of-a-kind resort with exquisite massages. Relax and sleep like a worry-free infant with a range of massages, which includes Thai, hot oil, foot, deep tissue, neck and shoulder, aromatherapy, soothing Swedish, healing Thai, and Thai with oil massages. Immerse into the culinary heritage by participating in Thai dessert and drink creation classes. While having the meals and drinks are heavenly experiences already, learning the art of making them takes it to the climax. Plus, these drinks have potent powers to boost energy, cleanse the body, ...
The wellness traditions of Thailand are represented in this one-of-a-kind resort with exquisite massages. Relax and sleep like a worry-free infant with a range of massages, which includes Thai, hot oil, foot, deep tissue, neck and shoulder, aromatherapy, soothing Swedish, healing Thai, and Thai with oil massages. Immerse into the culinary heritage by participating in Thai dessert and drink creation classes. While having the meals and drinks are heavenly experiences already, learning the art of making them takes it to the climax. Plus, these drinks have potent powers to boost energy, cleanse the body, and promote glowy skin and hair, among other variety of health benefits.
Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, lush forests, an inviting lake, and hiking trails, the ambiance around this resort already sets the stage for fascinating experiences with nature. Kayak and paddle on the stilly lake, exploring the landscape one paddle at a time as the sounds of nature echo in the background. Indulge the irresistible offer of an evening safari to spot indigenous wildlife roaming while enjoying sunset views on the horizon. Hike through evergreen forests to a scenic overlook where the lake comes in full view, and the surrounding flora colours the scene in greenery. Trek ...
Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, lush forests, an inviting lake, and hiking trails, the ambiance around this resort already sets the stage for fascinating experiences with nature. Kayak and paddle on the stilly lake, exploring the landscape one paddle at a time as the sounds of nature echo in the background. Indulge the irresistible offer of an evening safari to spot indigenous wildlife roaming while enjoying sunset views on the horizon. Hike through evergreen forests to a scenic overlook where the lake comes in full view, and the surrounding flora colours the scene in greenery. Trek to a cave and explore the hidden gems of karst topography. Be stunned by wondrous discoveries that create lasting memories.
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