Grand Villa La Perla, Koh Samui, Bophut Beach, Thailand

As nightfall descends upon charming Bophut village and guests of the Grand Villa La Perla return from one of the fine local restaurants to their spacious and luxurious beachfront accommodation, they can retire to the privacy of their own many-roomed suite and be lulled to sleep by the gentle washing of the tide against the shore until they wake to spectacular dawn-lit views, ready to enjoy another day in paradise.

The suites are all tastefully decorated.

All Set in the heart of charming Bophut village on Koh Samui's northern shore, the beautiful Grand Villa La Perla is ideally located to take advantage of the stunning scenery. The views from each suite are simply striking, with the imposing silhouette of neighbouring Koh Phangan dominating the horizon, while the balconies also afford excellent vantage points for admiring the attractive crescent bay.

The penthouse and suites prove particularly popular on account of their spaciousness, with each unit enjoying its own living area in addition to at least two bedrooms. All rooms are stylishly and comfortably furnished and the décor includes works of art bearing an Asian influence...

With just five exclusive units, Grand Villa La Perla offers international standard service combined with levels of privacy that holidaymakers will rarely find at traditional hotel accommodation.

Grand Villa La Perla is a rare exception to the general rule that accommodation throughout Samui is set back from the beachfront. Consequently its guests are just a few steps away from the golden sands and the cool, relaxing sound of the breaking waves is their soundtrack.

A further attraction of Bophut village is its numerous quality restaurants, all with great sea views and most with outdoor terraces to take advantage of their beachfront location. There is certainly no shortage of dining options!

Grand Villa La Perla is situated at the eastern end of Koh Samui's increasingly exclusive northern shore. It enjoys a superb beachfront location in the colourful and quaint Bophut village.

A collection of old Chinese shophouses lines the quiet by-road that runs through the centre of the charming village. They lend an authentic and timeless atmosphere to the area and record a history and heritage missing from some of the other popular areas in Samui. The village remains peaceful and quiet though the several seaview restaurants on the beachside of the road attract a number of evening visitors. The sunsets are particularly striking, illuminating the already colourful village and adding to its distinctive character.