Hands up if you miss jetting off for quick island vacays to Thailand. Well, two years have passed, and you can finally start planning some R&R at your favourite islands as more cities are opening up – including Phuket, come 4th March 2022. With plenty of accommodations in Thailand, we’ve shortlisted a few resorts that offer free RT-PCR tests and free daily breakfast so you’ll have a fuss-free vacay.
If you miss indulging in authentic tom yum soup, pad thai and mango sticky rice, take the first step in planning your holiday and check out the following resorts.
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Image credit: SAii Phi Phi Island Village
Set on the coast of Phi Phi Island, SAii Phi Phi Island Village has rooms that overlook the waters of the Andaman Sea.
Consider getting the Marine Discovery package that’s available for guests staying two nights or more. It includes a 25% discount on dining and spa treatments so you can treat yourself to a pamper sesh.
Families with kiddos get perks too as children below 12 years old can dine for free. Activities are aplenty for those staying here: go on a half-day island tour that’s included in the package and try your hand at snorkelling. You and the fam can also learn about the resort’s clownfish breeding project through a guided tour of the resort’s Marine Discovery Centre.
Should you be extending your stay to three nights or longer, the package also includes free roundtrip transfers to Phuket or Krabi.
Book a stay at SAii Phi Phi Island Village.
Address: 49 Moo 8, Aonang, Muang, Krabi
Rates: From THB4,100 (~S$170) per night
Telephone: +66 (0) 75 628 900
SAii Phi Phi Island Village website
Image credit: Saii Koh Samui Choengmon
SAii Koh Samui Choengmon is the place to go for scenic IG-worthy backdrops that include coconut palm trees and lush greenery. Each room comes with a private pool from S$237 per night, so you can have an undisturbed vacation without breaking the bank.
From now till 15th July 2022, the resort offers the Test & Go package for guests staying five nights or more. It’s inclusive of a roundtrip transfer to the airport that’ll save you the trouble of booking transportation when heading home.
You can enjoy even more deals when booking directly from their website – such as 25% off F&B and free dinner for two guests. The resort will also throw in a complimentary room upgrade if there’s availability.
If you can’t bear to leave this beachfront paradise, extend your stay to seven nights to get an additional free 60-minute spa session.
Address: 63/182 Moo 5, Bophut Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320
Rates: From THB 5,720 (~S$237) per night
Telephone: +66 (0)77 914 700
SAii Koh Samui Cheongmon website
Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok
Image credit: Centara Hotels & Resorts
From now till 31st March 2022, Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering the Centara Test & Go package that guests can purchase for stays between now till 30th June 2022.
The package gets you up to 27% discount on room rates and includes free private transfers from the airport to your chosen hotel.
The package is available for all 27 hotels under the operator, set in popular destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, so your choice of lodging isn’t limited to just one.
Centara Hotels & Resorts website
From the array of Thai delicacies, sandy beaches and warm hospitality of the country, there’s a ton of reasons to add Thailand to your list of must-travel destinations now that more borders are reopening.
From discounted room rates and spa treatments to free breakfasts and airport transfers, these packages will help ease your travel planning while saving you some baht.
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Cover image adapted from: SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Koh Samui Choengmon
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