The Outrigger Koh Samui Resort and Spa which opens 1 February 2011 has announced special opening rates for the 81 luxury villa and suite property on Bhoput beach, Koh Samui, Thailand.

Rates for the seven room types range from 3,240 baht (US$107) for a Beach Deco Room to 6,000 baht (US$199) for a Studio Suite with spa bath and up to 13,805 baht (US$457) for a Grande Pool Villa*.

These opening rates are for up to two people and are inclusive of breakfast and roundtrip airport transfers in Koh Samui. These rates are valid until 30 June 2011.

After check in, all guests at the Outrigger Koh Samui Resort and Spa can enjoy a wide variety of services and amenities such as a beachside restaurant, the Navasana Wellness Centre, a fitness room, three swimming pools, including one beachfront pool, two bars and a Kids Club.

The food and beverage options reflect the relaxed tropical ambience of Koh Samui. Informal al fresco dining, swim-up pool bars, beachside sunset dining and private in-room / villa dining are all available.

Free wireless internet is a feature in all guest rooms and public areas of the resort.

Guests can check room availability and book on Outrigger's new website for Thailand at www.outriggerthailand.com.

Outrigger's Vice President for Operations and Projects, Asia Pacific, Mr Michael Cowan, said: "At Outrigger Koh Samui Resort and Spa we have an ideal tropical island set-up where couples and families can chill out or get active around the island. When they are back in the resort all our guests can enjoy personalized yet unobtrusive service and the warmth of Thai hospitality."

Koh Samui has daily direct flight connections with Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and Utaphao (Pattaya).