NH Collection Samui Peace Resort

We were very pleasantly surprised with this resort and loved it. When we arrived, we didn't really know what to expect, but from the first moment we had one pleasant surprise after the other. Already the arrival was so special. The reception is in an open building that is very nice to see. The reception staff was very welcoming and we enjoyed the short ride in a golf cart to our villa. Not in the least because our luggage arrived that way as well.. Especially because it was 36 C with a high humidity. The villa was really nice and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable and the air-conditioning worked very well, luckily. There was also a work desk and a sofa bed. The bathroom was split into 3 parts. The largest area was quite spacious. It had the washbasin, a large rod for clothes plus a flat area for the suitcase(s), and a safety deposit box. Altogether a very comfortable size. There was a separate toilet, plus a spacious shower and bath tub. The shower included a rain shower. We also had a small fridge, plus complimentary coffee, tea, and water. The balcony provided a nice way to sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, because the villas were in a very nice garden that was also well maintained. The swimming pool was quite large and at some parts, about 2m deep. It also had a jacuzzi. A great way to relax on one of the complimentary beds and dip in the pool once in a while. And if you got thirsty or hungry, you just needed to push a button for a waiter to appear and take your orders. The stunning highlight was the restaurant area though. The breakfast buffet was nothing short of awesome and unlike anything we'd experienced before. What a choice and variety! Just amazing. From cookies for the kids, and those a bit older ;-), to all the fresh made warm dishes, both Asian and Western style, the fruit juices, the fresh fruit, and so much more. There was a walk-in cooled section for those items that needed to be cooled. Sitting there, overlooking the bay, the ocean, and some of the nearby islands was a sheer joy. We also went there for dinner a couple of times. Not only the ambiance, but also the variety in the menu made it easy for everyone in the family to find something of their liking. And while enjoying your food, you could see the sun set. That is really hard to beat. And yes, you can get lower priced dishes when you go out on the street, but for us, the entire experience was worth the extra money. Another thing that really struck us was the kindness of the staff. Across the board, they were all so friendly and it was genuine. This is not something that just happens though and I compliment the management for hiring such great people. We definitely plan to return to Koh Samui and this resort is going to be where we'll be staying!