Frommer's Review
Tucked away on secluded Relax Bay, the Le Meridien features a lovely 549m (600-yd.) beach, with trained lifeguards, and 16 hectares (40 acres) of tropical greenery -- making it one of the largest resorts on the island. After being hit hard by the 2004 tsunami, the resort has been renovated in grand style. The advantages of this large resort remain its numerous facilities -- two big swimming pools, watersports, four tennis courts, putting green and practice range, and a great fitness center; but its popularity makes it very busy. The resort caters to families, and there are lots of activities and a good day-care center that kids seem to love. The large building complex combines Western and traditional Thai architecture, and one of the advantages to its U-shape layout is that it ensures that 80% of the rooms face the ocean, with the lowest category getting a garden view. The modern furnishings in cheerful rooms are of rattan and teak, each with a balcony and wooden deckchairs. The seven restaurants on hand mean you'll have all kinds of dining choices.
Facilities: 7 restaurants; 3 bars w/games and live shows; 2 large outdoor pools; spa; golf driving range and on-site pro; minigolf; outdoor lighted tennis courts; squash courts; fitness center; watersports equipment and dive center; bike rental; kids' club; gameroom; tour desk; car-rental desk; airport transfer; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
