Muang Kulaypan Hotel Samui

Situated on Koh Samuis north Chaweng Beach, renowned as the most picturesque in Thailand with its powder-fine white sand and crystal clear waters, Muang Kulaypan Hotel harbors a 100-meter beach frontage, revealing a fabulous view of the sea and offshore islands.

The Design is inspired by a tale of Indonesian folklore introduced to Thailand during the Ayudhaya period and translated into the Thai language many years later by King Rama II. As a matter of fact, the historic Thai kingdom of Srivijaya was substantially influenced by the Javanese and enjoyed their powerful sovereignty in Southern Thailand for centuries.

Nature : The original shape of the land has been preserved as much as possible. Ancient coconut trees (over 60 years old) were kept to maintain the authenticity of the location. Many trees are incorporated within the design of the Hotel. The expansive and uncluttered garden is representative of the simplicity of life one finds when one is open to it. It brings a feeling of peacefulness and serenity that luxuriant vegetation may not express so effectively. Placed throughout the Hotel’s garden and walkways are numerous bonsai trees, a parallel to the Thai service where each Guest is taken into personal consideration, with care. On a calm clear night with no rain, you may enjoy counting little rabbits admiring the yellow full moon. The moon represents a coveted person. The rabbits are those who crave for this persons heart in vain. This is the kind of broken-heart phenomenon which may occur to anybody.

Media : The architect has decided to use simple raw materials for the construction and decoration of the Hotel.Many local craftworks have been used in this process.This concept creates a blend of simplicity together with the inherent practicality using materials available on hand. All furnitures were made specifically on site during the construction. The decor seeks to becalm the senses and plays down the luxurian. This minimalist environment engenders a certain simplicity to fullfil one’s life without aspiring to excess, a suitably honorable way to behave in a Buddhist country.