S Hotels and Resorts PCL is inviting Thai residents and international guests to celebrate Thailand’s Songkran Festival in style this April, with a choice of wonderful island escapes in three dream destinations: Phuket, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Samui.
Songkran is a wonderful time of year when couples and families come together to wash away the troubles of the past and embark on a bright new year of hope, peace and prosperity. If you want to experience a more peaceful and personal getaway, every guest can soak up the spirit of Songkran with S Hotels & Resorts.
SAii Phi Phi Island Village
Phi Phi Island Village (main image) is a free-spirited luxury retreat set in 70 acres of lush tropical gardens on Koh Phi Phi. Here, guests can enjoy a full day of festivities on 13 April, starting at 7 am, with the chance to make merit and give alms to local monks, followed by a Buddhist water pouring ceremony from 8 am.
As the temperature rises during the day, guests can cool off with water splashing on the beach from 2.30 pm. Then in the evening, they will be hosting a beachfront buffet dinner at Api Restaurant, including live music, Thai classical dancing and a fantastic fire show! The alms-giving is priced at THB 229, and the evening dinner and entertainment are available for THB 1,600 per adult.
Under its immersive Marine Discovery package, Thai and international guests will be treated to daily breakfast for two, a half-day island excursion by longtail boat, 25% off F&B and spa treatments, a guided tour of the resort’s Marine Discovery Centre, including an introduction to the clownfish breeding programme, and complimentary use of the resort’s activities, fitness centre and tennis court.
Guests who book three nights or longer will enjoy roundtrip transfers to and from Phuket! This attractive package is available from THB 4,100 per room per night; for full information, please visit www.saiiresorts.com/phiphiisland/village/offers/marine-discoveries.
SAii Laguna Phuket
SAii Laguna Phuket, surrounded by tranquil lagoons on the island’s sunset coast overlooking Bangtao Beach, is planning a splash-tastic Songkran Festival! The resort is inviting revellers to chill out at its exclusive Pool Party, to be hosted from 12 pm to 5 pm on 13 April.
This exciting event will include live DJ music, pool games for kids and adults, plus a beer, burger and salad bar buffet, all priced at just THB 399++ per person. Then as the sun sets, guests can head to the sandy shore for a sizzling Beachfront BBQ with live music from 6.30 pm to 9 pm, priced at THB 799++ per adult.
Under the Thai Resident Offer, Thai nationals and expats will be offered a sensational Songkran stay, including daily breakfast for two people, early check-in and late check-out*, a 25% F&B discount, and complimentary use of sports facilities and activities, including non-motorised water sports, the kids’ club, tennis court.
Guests staying for two nights or longer will also be able to sip sunset cocktails for two people, and Club Room and Suite bookings will benefit from exclusive services at The Club lounge. The rates start from THB 2,000 net per night. For more information, please visit www.saiiresorts.com/phuket/laguna/offers/rediscover.
Overseas guests are also able to join the fun with a Test & Go Package that includes daily breakfast for two, a 25% F&B discount throughout the stay, a free room upgrade* and a one-way transfer for guests who book a suite. Rates start from THB 3,500++ per night! Visit www.saiiresorts.com/phuket/laguna/offers/test-go.
SAii Koh Samui Choengmon
This stunning all-pool suite and villa retreat, with its secluded 300-metre-long beach on Koh Samui’s pristine northeast shore, is celebrating Songkran with a choice of special set dinners. Two enticing options are available, which embrace the finest flavours of southern Thai cuisine. Available from 13-15 April, the three-course Songkran Set Dinner is priced at THB 590 per person, including one soft drink, while a separate three-course Songkran Set Dinner is available on 13 April only, priced at THB 660 per person, or THB 1,180 per couple.
The Thai Resident Offer at SAii Koh Samui Choengmon will treat guests to daily breakfast for two people, roundtrip airport transfers, one daily cocktail or mocktail per person, and early check-in & late check-out*. Rates start from just THB 2,999 net per night for a luxurious Plunge Pool Suite, THB 3,999 per night for a One Bedroom Pool Villa, or THB 5,999 per night for a Beachfront Plunge Pool Suite. To book, please visit www.saiiresorts.com/kohsamui/choengmon/offers/thairesidents.
Under the Test & Go Package, international guests can stay in this pristine paradise for five nights, including daily breakfast for two, roundtrip airport transfers, and one RT-PCR test for two guests. Rates start from THB 5,720 per night. Book now at www.saiiresorts.com/kohsamui/choengmon/offers/test-go.
Santiburi Koh Samui
This activity-packed family resort set in 23 acres of tropical gardens has created a full day of Songkran activities on 13 April, starting with alms-giving and water blessing ceremonies at 9 am, then continuing with a long drum procession through the resort at 12.30 pm. Guests will be entertained throughout the afternoon with a contest for stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and kite-flying competition.
This dynamic day ends with an evening cocktail party and a Chaolay Market Buffet dinner, featuring an amazing array of Thai and international delicacies accompanied by a classical dance performance. This evening is priced at just THB 1,200++ per adult.
The Thai Resident Offer at Santiburi Koh Samui includes daily breakfast for two people, in-room fresh fruit, daily afternoon tea, early check-in & late check-out*, complimentary use of the gym, tennis courts and non-motorised water sports, and free shuttle services to Santiburi Samui Country Club, plus a 25% discount on F&B and spa treatments.
Guests who stay for three or more nights will also be rewarded with roundtrip airport transfers or THB 1,000 of hotel credit! Rates start from just THB 3,900 net per night. For more information, please visit santiburisamui.com/offers/thairesidents.
The Test & Go Package includes daily breakfast for two, roundtrip airport transfers, early check-in & late check-out*, an upgrade to the next room category*, 25% off F&B and spa treatments, and one RT-PCR test for two guests. Guests staying for seven nights will also enjoy one free dinner, and those booking 10-night stays will receive a 60-minute spa treatment for two people. Rates start from THB 9,876 per night! Book now at santiburisamui.com/offers/test-go.
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