On the quiet north-eastern tip of Koh Samui, one of Thailand�s most popular holiday islands, The Tongsai Bay is a haven of tranquillity and warm Thai hospitality occupying a lush tropical hillside overlooking a secluded bay. The family-run hotel, now in its 21st year, is delighted to announce the completion of substantial refurbishment to start 2009 including the addition of two new villas, coupled with an enticing special offer to welcome guests this spring.

Extensive renovation work has taken place at the hotel since autumn 2008, particularly the addition of 24 square metre plunge pools overlooking the ocean to two of the existing �Tongsai Grand Villas�, to create two new �Seafront Pool Villas�. The villas are nestled in an enviable position on the hillside with commanding views over the Gulf of Thailand. Guests in the villas can now experience all of the previous benefits of the Tongsai Grand Villas, including large open living spaces, a gazebo and a spacious terrace, whilst also benefiting from their own personal plunge pool. Elsewhere, exciting developments have taken place in the Beachfront Suites, situated adjacent to the beach and main swimming pool. Each of the suites on the second and third floors now boasts an even larger bathroom fitted with double washbasins, coupled with bright, sea-facing living areas complete with secluded private terrace and outdoor bathtub. The ground floor suites boast the same renovations with the exception of outdoor bathtubs, opting in stead for direct access to the main pool and beach. Other refurbishments around the hotel include redecoration of the lobby, main swimming pool and Chef Chom�s Thai Restaurant.

Available guests seeking to escape the grey winter weather and current economic situation, The Tongsai Bay is delighted to offer a generous special package including free nights, applicable to all categories of accommodation, including the new �Seafront Pool Villas�. Until 31 March, guests booking eight nights pay only for six, while those booking 14 nights pay only for ten.

Kuoni (01306 747008 or www.kuoni.co.uk) offers 14 nights at Tongsai Bay from �1529 per person based on two sharing on a room only basis in a beachfront suite, including return economy flights with Thai Airways (via Bangkok) from Heathrow to Koh Samui and private transfers. Price based on travel in February 2009 and includes four free nights. To book please quote tour ref: TT063.

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Note to editors: The Tongsai Bay is an idyllic 83-room resort built in tropical gardens overlooking a secluded bay on the exclusive northern coast of Koh Samui in Thailand. The combination of beachfront suites, cottage suites and villas all feature screened outdoor bathtubs for alfresco bathing and command spectacular views over the bay. The beautiful Prana Spa at The Tongsai Bay offers guests the ultimate privacy with its secluded spa cottages uniquely designed for two people, complete with herbal steam room and open-air floral bath. The Tongsai Bay is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Summit Hotels and Resorts.

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