Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide information on the two types of hotel accommodation available under the Samui Plus programme, which is due to be launched tomorrow (15 July, 2021).
International visitors under the Samui Plus programme can choose from what are known as ‘Samui Extra Plus’ and ‘SHA Plus’ hotels, which have been officially approved in terms of hygiene and safety.
During the first 14 nights, international visitors are required to book accommodation for the first 7 nights in a ‘Samui Extra Plus’ hotel on Ko Samui only, and the remaining 7 nights in a ‘SHA Plus’ hotel either on Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, or Ko Tao, before being able to travel to other destinations in Thailand. (See: General Information – Samui Plus and Samui Plus FAQs)
Samui Extra Plus hotels launched for international visitors to Samui
Samui Extra Plus hotels, which are formerly ALQ hotels (now referred to as AQ hotels), have been specially assigned for the Samui Plus programme. The Samui Extra Plus label is to differentiate them from the AQ system, as there are also AQ hotels available on Ko Samui.
All Samui Extra Plus hotels are acknowledged by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General processing of the Certificate of Entry (COE) application specifically under the Samui Plus programme.
Simultaneously, SHA Plus certification indicates that a hotel meets the necessary measures to control COVID-19, and also that 70% of its workforce has been fully vaccinated. SHA Plus properties can be viewed here.
To book a Samui Extra Plus hotel, travellers must contact the hotel directly via email. The choice of Samui Extra Plus properties, in their respective locations around Samui, with a breakdown of the room types available is as follows:
Big Buddha
Angthong Villa
Room types: 5-bedroom Villa
Contact: Ms. Paranee Chanyuenyong at yim@elitehavens.com
Bophut
Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa
Room types: 55 rooms
Contact: Ms. Nisakul Sangpraserd at info@baanhinsairesort.com
The Briza Beach Resort Samui
Room types: 8 Deluxe Balcony Rooms, 8 Deluxe Plunge Pool Rooms, 2 two-Bedroom Private Pool Villas, and 2 Oceanfront Villas with Private Pool
Contact: Mr. Viwat Sritiraj or Mr. Pichet Walahucha at viwat@thebriza.com or fosm@thebriza.com
The Fair House Beach Resort & Hotel
Room types: 20 Superior Rooms, 20 Premier Rooms, 10 Superior Bungalows, 12 Deluxe Bungalows, 5 Grand Deluxe Bungalows, and 4 Family Suites
Contact: Ms. Napaphat Choknithithanakul at ecommerce@fairhousevillas.com
Moonstone Villa
Room types: 6-bedroom Villa
Contact: Ms. Chootiya Timmers at Alqvilla.samui@gmail.com
Panacea Villa
Room types: 6-bedroom Praana Villa, 5-bedroom Avasara Villa, 5-bedroom Atulya Villa, 4-bedroom Kalya Villa, and 4-bedroom Purana Villa
Contact: Ms. Chootiya Timmers at Alqvilla.samui@gmail.com
The Samui Beach Resort
Room types: 4 Villas
Contact: Ms. Sudaporn Moonsarn at info@thesamuibeachresort.com
So Paradise Villa
Room types: 4-bedroom Villa
Contact: Mr. Justine Grebaut Sbay at Justinegrebaut@gmail.com
Suralai Villa
Room types: 6-bedroom Villa
Contact: Ms. Paranee Chanyuenyong at yim@elitehavens.com
Lamai Beach
Aura Samui Best Beach
Room types: 30 rooms
Contact: Ms.Phuangpet Mingjan at gm@aurasamui.com
The Lamai Samui
Room types: 14 Villas
Contact: Ms. Tippawan Kanwong at rsvn@thelamaisamui.com
Lipa Noi
Baan Puri Villa
Room types: 6-bedroom Villa
Contact: Ms. Paranee Chanyuenyong at yim@elitehavens.com
Ban Suriya Villa
Room types: 6-bedroom Villa
Contact: Ms. Paranee Chanyuenyong at yim@elitehavens.com
Tawantok Beach Villa
Room types: 5-bedroom Villa
Contact: Ms. Paranee Chanyuenyong at yim@elitehavens.com
Maenam
Fair House Villas & Spa
Room types: 20 Garden Villas, 5 Seaview Garden Villas, 5 Sunset Suites, 5 Ocean Suites, 7 Pool Villas, 2 Beachfront Pool Villa, and 2 two-Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villas
Contact: Ms. Napaphat Choknithithanakul at ecommerce@fairhousevillas.com
Clay Beach Villa
Room types: 3 five-bedroom Villas
Contact: Ms. Chootiya Timmers at Alqvilla.samui@gmail.com
Maret
Rocky’s Boutique Resort
Room types: 8 Deluxe Garden View rooms, 14 Junior Suites Ocean View, and 16 Deluxe Garden Pool Villas
Contact: Ms. Junya Waluang at gm@rockyresort.com
The Spa Resorts Samui
Room types: 24 Garden of Eden rooms, (24), and 1 Shangrila Suite
Contact: Ms. Phasikarath Chaimongkol at thespa@thesparesorts.com, or Ms. Pattareeya Jittipinyoying at patti@richmondhotelgroup.com
Taling-ngam
AVANI+ Samui
Room types: 42 rooms
Contact: Mr. Niran Jindadum at niran_ji@avanihotels.com, or avaniplus.samui@avanihotels.com
Kindly note that the list of Samui Extra Plus hotels is subject to change without prior notice.