To some Anantara Rasananda Resort is a dream. Yet for the chosen few it is a journey to paradise and the discovery of ones true self within an environment of "relaxed and sophisticated luxury" simply a place of ultimate bliss.

Explore new plateaus of enjoyment. Relax among towering coconut palms as they sway gently in the tropical breeze. Have your every whim catered to while relaxing on more than 200 meters of pristine white sands as they are gently kissed by the azure blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Unobstructed views make way for magical sunrises that lead to days of unobtrusive service and the daily goal is to create an experience catered specifically around your idea of the perfect beach getaway.

A signature spa set amidst indigenous tropical landscape, one restaurant, a champagne and wine lounge, and a host of delightful leisure activities with service created specifically around your ideas of a perfect beach holiday makes Anantara Rasananda Resort a hidden paradise waiting to be discovered.

Natural, rustic, and modern. Anantara Rasananda Resort's villas and suites combine the finest of local material with state-of-the-art technology to create the ultimate holiday experience which is unique to you. All 44 villas and suites have their own private pools with spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces ranging from 100 to 260 square meters.

Featuring an exclusive 'blissful dreams' mattress adorned with 500 thread count bed linens and goose down duvets, hardwood floors, Thai cotton and silk accented furniture, and your own espresso machine to start another perfect day in paradise.

All villas and suites have a private garden or terrace with a private pool, exclusively selected furniture, air-condition, a ceiling fan, a rain shower in the spacious bathroom, a tropical outdoor shower, fully equipped mini-bar, an espresso machine, a 32" flat screen LCD TV, a DVD player with home theater, a CD/MP3 player, and an iPod docking, a safe, all providing guests with the main essentials for a luxurious private Anantara Rasananda Resort experience. The interior design of each villa is similar however the outdoor pool and living areas differ in size and location.

The 2nd floor Garden Suite with Terrace Pool has a large balcony of 50 sq.m. with sun beds overlooking the tropical landscape and the horizon. This spacious room has 50 sq.m. The private pool is the edge of the terrace and offers an intimate setting including underwater seating with a Jacuzzi for 2.

For a spacious yet private experience at Anantara Rasananda Resort, this suite is surrounded by high walls and an old wooden gate entrance, and offers 65 sq.m. indoor living space and 65 sq.m. outdoor with a large terrace and sun beds; bordered by a tropical garden.

Designed for romance and seclusion the Lagoon Pool Villas stand alone. A 60 sq.m. room and 80 sq.m. outdoor space with pool, large wooden terrace and a sala with retractable doors for maximum privacy. Located on the lagoon wing blessed with extensive water and a tropical landscape.

Uniquely designed, the Thai Villa with Pool is a 2 story structure secluded by a high wall and antique wooden door entrance; which embodies the laid back atmosphere associated with Thai living style in the past: open air living space of 125 sq.m. on the ground level endowed with large daybeds, a giant hammock, gardens, and a private pool and a fridge; and an upstairs bedroom of 55 sq.m.

The 2nd floor Ocean Front Garden Suite with Terrace Pool has a of 55 sq.m. room and 45 sq.m. outdoor luxury balcony with its own sun lounge; granting a perfect blend of privacy and stunning sea-view.

Experience the pleasure of the sun and sand of the stunning shoreline without ever leaving your private 200 sq.m. of outdoor and indoor living space. A spacious 65 sq.m. room and 135 sq.m. tropical garden and beach area, The Ocean Front Garden Suite with Pool; superbly offers the luxury of a wide open pool at the beach, a Sala with daybed and a spectacular sea view.

For the ultimate Anantara Rasananda Resort experience, the stunning Ocean Pool Villa stands on its own, right on the beach with its massive 260 square meters of 120 sqm indoor and 140 sqm outdoor living space. Relax in your own large terrazzo tub or fall into silent rest in the bedroom overlooking the calm blue sea just steps away. The villa comes with an open-air bathroom with bathtub, a refreshing garden court, a private pool on a wooden terrace with a tropical sala and large daybed.

An exclusive selection of exquisite creations based on the philosophies of Nouvelle California Asian Cuisine. Menus change daily based on the market variety and the Chef's creativity. Tableside preparation by the Chef sets the benchmark for Phangan's ultimate dining experience.

There are those who live and then there are those who live it up

• One restaurant, 500 bottle champagne and wine lounge as well as swimming pool bar.
• Central 'water garden' for play and pleasure with sundeck, bubble beds and Jacuzzi seating.
• Exclusive signature spa blended harmoniously in the natural landscape of a mountainous jungle.
• Library, gift and shop, fitness center and sea-view yoga platform

• 24-Hour Front Desk
• 24-Hour Security
• 24-Hour Room Service
• Free Wi-Fi
• Water Sports
• Bar - Restaurant
• Library with internet facility
• Currency Exchange

• Doctor on Call
• Exercise Gym
• Express Check in - Out
• Free Parking
• Gift Shop
• Laundry Service
• Multilingual
• Non-Smoking Rooms

• Swimming Pool
• Car Rental Desk
• Porters
• Herbal Steam
• Scuba Diving
• Tour Desk
• Day room for late check-out
• Kayaks

The Spa:
Seated at the base of a mountain, designed around huge granite boulders in a lush tropical forest The Spa convinces with a pristine experience offering the ultimate in bodily pleasures. A Thai herbal stream among the natural granite boulders and 4 private treatment areas with sea view are nestled among a tropical forest and waterfalls. Anantara Rasananda Resort makes use of only the finest herbal ingredients and elements which are applied by the skilled hands of expert therapists. Emerge anew like never before.

Activities:
- The Land: Phangan Island is a tropical forest paradise with both natural and manmade sights to see, various activities are available for the recreation and exploration. These include hiking, cycling, and even elephant riding in the forest. Places of interest around the island include ancient temples, a Chinese shrine, and a fishing village. Contact your RasaHost for additional information and schedule of these adventures.

- The Sea: Swim in the glistening water, snorkel to explore the coral reefs and its friendly inhabitants, kayak or canoe out to the gentle sea in the bright, burning sun. Your RasaHost will help arrange and ensure that your day in the sea is the closest to paradise in the sun.

Transportation Services:

Scheduled Speedboat The current daily schedule for shared speedboat journeys departs from Koh Samui at 11:30 am and 04:00 pm, and from Rasananda at 09:30 am and 01:30 pm. The crossing takes approximately 40 minutes.

Private Speedboat – Charge includes sparkling wine and canapés onboard. Available upon request from dawn to dusk, subject to weather conditions.

Public Ferry - Charge includes land transfer on Koh Samui, ferry ticket and land transfer on Phangan. There are 3 companies operating public ferry services between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan at various times, the latest of which departs Koh Samui at 06:00pm.

All above modes of sea crossing include a complimentary car pick up and drop off service between Koh Samui’s pier and Koh Samui International Airport as well as from hotels in central Chaweng and Bang Rak.

For all other areas of Koh Samui an additional charge applies and varies according to the location.

Direction to Resort:

• From Airport to Samui Pier (Bang Rak) 05 minutes.
• Hotel Speed Boat from Koh Samui direct to Resort 30 minutes by private boat.
• From Samui Pier (Bang Rak) to Thong Sala Pier 30 minutes by public boat.
• From Thong Sala Pier to Anantara Rasananda Resort Resort on Tong Nai Pan Noi beach (by car) 30 minutes.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, all transfers are made by ferry and car. Arrivals at Samui airport should not be later than 11:00am for the public boats. Later arrivals will require guests to take private speedboat transfer which is not available at all times during the year. Departing flights should not be before 11:00 hrs in the morning.

Koh Samui to Koh Phangan Departs 11:30 am & 04:00 pm

• Airport Greeting by Driver with Signboard.
• Shared Transfer by Van or Other to point of departure pier.
• Shared speed boot transfer with Anantara Rasananda Resort private speed boat.
• Aromatherapy Towel and Water Service.
• Pre-Registration by Guest Service Staff.
• Indoor/Outdoor Lounge with Changing Area.
• Approx. 40 Minute Journey to Anantara Rasananda Resort with beach arrival.

Koh Phangan to Koh Samui Departs 09:30 am & 01:30 pm

• Beach Departure with Farewell.
• Approx. 40 Minute Journey to Koh Samui.
• Indoor/Outdoor Lounge with Changing Area.
• Shared Transfer to Airport by Van or Other.

Public Ferry Service

• Airport Greeting by Driver with Signboard.
• Shared Transfer by Van or Other to ferry pier
• Approx. 30 Minute boat ride to Tong Sala pier, Koh Phangan
• Pier Greeting by Driver with Signboard.
• Shared Van or Other Transfer to Anantara Rasananda Resort 45 Minutes
• Or v.v.
• Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
• Seatran Departs 08:00 & 13:30 hrs**
• Lomprayah Departs 08:00, 12:30 & 17:30**
• Koh Phangan to Koh Samui Seatran Departs 11:00 & 16:30**
• Lomprayah Departs 07:00, 11:00 & 16:20**
  
  **Subject to Change Without Notice by Ferry Operators.

In the event the Anantara Rasananda Resort private speed boot is not available due to maintenance or other issues such as safety, alternate arrangements will be made with no financial addition or rebate to the guest. Further, as the nature of Koh Phangan is an exotic journey, guests may get slightly wet when utilizing speedboat service.

Guests arriving early or checking out late are entitled to use our day room. Guests should schedule arrival at Samui Airport at least 1.5 hours prior to boat departure. For flight departures from Samui Airport, for domestic flights minimum 2.5 hours from the time of departure from Anantara Rasananda Resort and minimum 3.5 hours for International flights. Add one more hours for the public ferry service. Anantara Rasananda Resort shall not be held responsible for missed connections.