Celebrate Christmas with merry events at Meliá Koh Samui
It’s the season to be jolly, and beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui is excited to host an array of festivities, including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, exquisite dining experiences, a visit from Santa Claus, fireworks and more.
After kicking off the festive program with the tree lighting ceremony amid a choir performance on December 17, the resort — overlooking the secluded Choeng Mon beach — will stage a four-course Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day buffet brunch and New Year’s Eve gala dinner and after party.
Christmas Eve dinner at the Power Lounge
On December 24, executive chef Azizskandar Awang, who has won a string of coveted awards during his 21-year career including the prestigious Chef Hotelier of the Year award at the Hotelier Awards Asia, will serve a Western-themed four-course dinner with optional paired wines.
Staged at the Power Lounge from 7pm to 10pm, the enjoy the sumptuous dinner at THB 1,600++ (USD 47++) per person and totals THB 3,000++ (USD 89++) per person with paired wines.
Christmas Day buffet brunch at Melia Koh Samui
To mark Christmas Day on December 25, the resort will stage a delectable buffet brunch brimming with many indulgent options at a series of stations to a backdrop of live entertainment.
The Raw Bar will offer poached rock lobsters, imported French ‘Fine de Claire’ oysters, Koh Samui blue swimmer crabs and poached tiger prawns.
The brunch’s Carving Station will feature honey-glazed Christmas ham, whole roast turkey, Australian grass-fed beef rib eye steak, Italian pork porchetta and Australian leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary.
In addition to Japanese and Spanish stations, the feast will include a traditional Christmas platter and trimmings, Massimiliano charcuterie board and cheese collection.
Yule Log cakes, mince pies, Mazapán de Toledo, Italian panettone, Christmas pudding with brandy cream, and croquembouche are among the desserts.
Santa Claus will give the children gifts and wish them a Merry Christmas at the brunch, to be held from noon until 4pm at The Breeza Beach Restaurant & Bar.
The brunch starts from THB 2,400++ (USD 71++) per person and is THB 1,200++ (USD 36++) per child aged 5 to 12.
Welcoming the New Year with a gala dinner buffet
On the last day of 2021, December 31, the resort will host a gala dinner buffet under the stars at the beach, on the sun deck and around the infinity pool from 7:30pm to 10:30pm with live entertainment and fire dancing show.
The buffet’s selection of Mediterranean and local Thai cuisine will include a Spanish Corner offering paella and tapas and Charcoal Grill Station with tiger prawns, fish of the day in banana leaf, grilled rock lobster and grilled local squid.
In addition to the Raw Bar’s fresh seafood and an Artisan Pasta Station, other highlights include a whole roast pig, Beher Jamón Ibérico ‘Pata Negra’, Australian lamb shoulder and baked salmon.
The gala dinner starts from THB 2,990++ (USD 89++) per person and is THB 1,495++ (USD 44++) per child.
Afterwards, guests will descend on the beach to ring in the new year with live music, a DJ spinning tunes and a riot of color as fireworks light up the skies.
To contact Meliá Koh Samui or to make a reservation, you may call +66 (0) 77 938 899 or email breeza.kohsamui@melia.com.
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