Sava Beach Villas - Villa Malee Sai
What You Get
Air-con
Internet (WiFi)
Swimming Pool (Private)
TV (Satellite/Cable)
The Experience
Villa Malee Sai is a six-bedroom beachfront holiday home in the exclusive Sava Villa estate on Natai Beach. Bold, modern and sprinkled with Chinese antiques, this is a villa with enormous ‘wow’ factor. Extended families or groups will relish the villa’’s idyllic setting and top-notch facilities.
At ground level, the inviting living room, media room, modern kitchen and large dining room provide ample room for relaxing or entertaining: almost entirely enveloped by floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide open to the pool terrace, this space is perfect for languid sunbathing and sunset cocktails just steps from the sands. Three bedrooms and a genteel study room are set in a pavilion along the length of the 25m pool, while on the upper level, jutting out towards the sea, are three more ensuite bedrooms. The elaborate entertainment system and speakers throughout make it easy to adjust the villa’s ambient mood from mellow to spicy-hot in an instant.
Malee Sai is staffed by a villa manager who takes care of all the villas on the estate, plus a full-time chef who specialises in Thai cuisine and seafood and two maids who help serve the daily breakfast included in the rate (staff can live in or out according to guests’ preference). Other meals are easily arranged with provisions charged at cost, plus a shopping fee and a government tax. Guests wishing to go sightseeing or to put on a special event have an eager and experienced management team at hand to assist, and there’s a gym on the estate for those determined to keep in optimum shape while on holiday.
With wide landscaped gardens and a canopied barbecue area, there’s an impressive amount of photo-ready space for a wedding or event, and the beachfront sala makes an ideal setting for a relaxing yoga session (instructors arranged on guest account). Larger groups may find additional accommodation at four other beachfront villas within the estate, the seven bedroom Villa Tievoli; Villas Amarelo, Cielo and Essenza are all six bedrooms; or the four-bedroom villas Villa Roxo and Villa Aqua set just behind. Aside from other villas and the long, wind-swept beach there’s little within walking distance of Villa Malee Sai, and car hire’s essential for those who wish to explore further afield.
Our review
- Overall Rating:
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8.3
- Reviewed:
- 13-Sep-2017
An ultramodern design forms this beautiful holiday home’s bold statement, but Asian design flourishes add the exclamation point.
The ambiance is both stylish and relaxed, and feels just right for the tropical setting. It’s easy to settle in, whip open the heavy glass doors and let the sea breezes flow as generously as the champagne that you’ll pop open to celebrate arriving at one of Thailand’s most beautiful, peaceful beaches. The staff are equally as cheerful, and the maid always seemed to magically arrive just when a glass needed filling or a towel sourced. Families are welcome at all villas at Sava estate, but we felt Malee Sai was one of the most family-friendly with its cheerful décor and many games and toys. We didn’t party during our stay (we had work to do!) but with the elaborate entertainment system, barbecue facilities, the chef and the divine open layout, a garden soiree is a must-do here. We were told that all the holiday villas in this estate have played host to some great events and weddings, and the management company can liaise with local event planners to help with larger events needing more staff and services.
With its six bedrooms arranged in two separate wings, the villa is ideally laid out for two families or groups wanting to share a holiday without being on top of one another. Although there’s plenty of privacy here, and peace and quiet abound in large doses, Villa Malee Sai is part of an estate so it lacks the feel of a total hideaway. Yet under the starlit tropical sky, cocktail in hand, with only the lapping waves disturbing the silence, it felt as though we had the whole beach, indeed the whole world, all to ourselves. Bliss.
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 8 | Location: | 9 | Outside Area: | 9 |
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| Living Area: | 8 | Bedrooms: | 8 | Bathrooms: | 8 |
| Kitchen: | 8 | Facilities: | 9 | Staff: | 8 |
| Value: | 8 |
Highlights
Sand, sea, sunsets! The beachfront setting is superb, the views wide and wonderful. The owners have had some fun with the expansive lawns, creating an ‘explorers’ garden and petanque pitch to enjoy. The staff and facilities are all first class; we were never left wanting for anything.
Surprises
With the open pool and proximity to the sea, parents will need to keep a close watch on their young ones. The upstairs master suite does not have a bathtub –such a pity, with those incredible views! Those yearning for romantic sea-view soaks will be battling for the ground-floor master bedroom.
PROs
- Perfect party pad
- Cutting-edge design meets Asian style
- Attentive staff and skilled chef
- Absolute beachfront bliss
- 25m pool – endless lazy floating space
CONs
- Limited sights within walking distance
- No nightlife nearby
Guest reviews (7)
- Chenchen Z, Thailand checked out on 21-Nov-2018
- Overall Rating:
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1
- Reviewed:
- 29-Nov-2018
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 1 | Location: | 1 | Outside Area: | 1 |
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| Living Area: | 1 | Bedrooms: | 1 | Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Kitchen: | 1 | Facilities: | 1 | Staff: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
- Melinda and Ray, Hong Kong checked out on 25-Nov-2018
- Overall Rating:
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1
- Reviewed:
- 29-Nov-2018
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 1 | Location: | 1 | Outside Area: | 1 |
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| Living Area: | 1 | Bedrooms: | 1 | Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Kitchen: | 1 | Facilities: | 1 | Staff: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
- Bent B, Denmark checked out on 08-Nov-2018
- Overall Rating:
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1
- Reviewed:
- 29-Nov-2018
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 1 | Location: | 1 | Outside Area: | 1 |
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| Living Area: | 1 | Bedrooms: | 1 | Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Kitchen: | 1 | Facilities: | 1 | Staff: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
- Qinpeng D, China checked out on 26-Aug-2018
- Overall Rating:
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1
- Reviewed:
- 19-Nov-2018
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 1 | Location: | 1 | Outside Area: | 1 |
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| Living Area: | 1 | Bedrooms: | 1 | Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Kitchen: | 1 | Facilities: | 1 | Staff: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
- Jacqueline T, Hong Kong checked out on 04-Apr-2018
- Overall Rating:
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1
- Reviewed:
- 09-Oct-2018
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 1 | Location: | 1 | Outside Area: | 1 |
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| Living Area: | 1 | Bedrooms: | 1 | Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Kitchen: | 1 | Facilities: | 1 | Staff: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
- Icy L, Hong Kong checked out on 20-Jul-2018
- Overall Rating:
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1
- Reviewed:
- 20-Sep-2018
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 1 | Location: | 1 | Outside Area: | 1 |
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| Living Area: | 1 | Bedrooms: | 1 | Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Kitchen: | 1 | Facilities: | 1 | Staff: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
- Melissa N, Singapore checked out on 27-Apr-2018
- Overall Rating:
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1
- Reviewed:
- 20-Sep-2018
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 1 | Location: | 1 | Outside Area: | 1 |
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| Living Area: | 1 | Bedrooms: | 1 | Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Kitchen: | 1 | Facilities: | 1 | Staff: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
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Location
On the south-west coast of Phang Nga province, just over the bridge from Phuket, Natai Beach is a sleepy stretch of powder-soft white sand that has been shaken awake in recent years by those seeking a luxurious yet peaceful escape. Lining the 10-kilometre-long beach are some of Thailand’s most exclusive private villas and resorts, yet interspersed with these luxury hideaways are rubber plantations, coconut groves and water buffalo fields, giving Natai a distinctive blend of rugged rural landscapes and cutting-edge holiday homes that somehow coexist without imposing on one another. The beach itself is happily free of the beach chairs and braying vendors that blight so many sandy shorelines in the Phuket region, and visitors here might walk for hundreds of metres without seeing another soul. Kokkloy, about five kilometres away, is a small but bustling town with banks, local shops, markets and a mid-sized supermarket where provisions may be sourced. Those seeking nightlife excitement, shopping centres and a greater range of restaurants and activities will need to travel by car 20 to 40 kilometres south to Phuket.
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| Aleenta Resort | 0.9 |
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| Sarasin Bridge | 8.0 |
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| Blue Canyon Country Club | 23.0 |
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| Phuket Airport | 25.0 |
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| Phang Nga Bay Park | 40.0 |
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| Phang Nga | 42.0 |
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| Khao Lak National Park | 46.0 |
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| Phuket Town | 52.0 |
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About Natai Beach
With a beautiful soft-sand shoreline stretching for 10 kilometres along Thailand’s Andaman coast, Natai Beach is a picture-perfect tropical destination. Found on the mainland in Phang Nga province, just a 10-minute drive over the bridge from Phuket Island, Natai Beach offers travellers a heavenly escape with endless days of kayaking, beach strolls and eco-adventures at nearby islands, jungles and waterfalls. Sand, sea and serenity.
Though Natai is found only 25 kilometres from Phuket International Airport – closer than the popular Patong Beach – only a tiny fraction of the millions of visitors who fly into Phuket each year make their way up to this tranquil beach. Strict building codes that ban large hotels in the area have limited Natai’s beachfront development to just a sprinkling of private villas and boutique resorts – adding an aura of off-the-beaten-track barefoot luxury to the Natai Beach experience. Sand, sea and sophistication.
With its sands blissfully free of vendors and sunbed rentals, to spend a day at the beach is to be immersed in a Natai nature nirvana soothed by the sound of the waves. The balmy turquoise waters are ideal for swimming, surfing, standup paddling or kayaking, though at certain times during the southwest monsoon season of May through October conditions may not be suitable. Off the beach, quiet roads through Natai’s idyllic rural landscapes of towering coconut plantations and sauntering buffalo are perfect for exploring by car or bicycle.
Natai Beach is a great base for discovering the natural wonders of Phang Nga, a province of pristine beauty encompassing jungle-clad national parks, untouched coastlines and the protected Similan and Surin islands. Natai’s dining scene is surprisingly diverse and delicious, from low-key Thai seafood spots run by local families on the beach or in nearby Kokkloy town (5km away) to some well-regarded resort restaurants offering a full wine and dine indulgence. Within an hour’s drive of Natai are a wealth of leisure activities, including golf courses, spas, water parks and all the shopping, dining and nightlife choices on Phuket.
About Phuket
Phuket is internationally recognised as one of Asia's premier tropical island destinations. The island welcomes four million plus visitors per year to an exceptional international lifestyle, stunning beaches with tranquil waters, vibrant towns and spectacular scenery – all with an exquisite tropical climate and world-class cuisine.
Located approximately one hour’s flying time from Bangkok and only a short flight from Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, the island is serviced by an international airport with direct flights to and from many major cities in Asia, Europe and Australia. The island offers an impressive portfolio of leisure and lifestyle amenities including world-class golf courses, wonderful seascapes for sailing, diving and snorkelling as well as luxurious spas, international cuisine, high-end shopping complexes, chic boutiques, vibrant bars and lively nightclubs. The infrastructure includes excellent international hospitals and health services.
Rooms
Villa Malee Sai is a contemporary holiday home with Asian flair and walls of glass that slide open to make the interior as bright and sea-breezy as the beach at its front. Its pavilions are topped by long arched roofs with an underside of rustic wood loosely resembling upturned long-tail boats preparing to set sail. At the heart of the villa is the living area, furnished with chic white sofas, a perfect spot to savour a glass of wine and admire the dazzling beach views. This room opens up to maximise the cooling effect of the swimming pool at its front and pond at its rear. Off to one side is an elegant family room with a soft sofa set facing a flat-screen TV and Teatro entertainment system. The dining pavilion stretches out towards the sea and is furnished with two tables that together seat 14. At the back is the modern guest kitchen in shiny white and light grey with a full range of appliances. Despite its allure, this kitchen may well remain unused, thanks to the excellent chef who prepares meals in the second, more modest staff kitchen to the rear. Stepping outside to the beachfront garden is a canopied area with full barbecue facilities and a dining table for eight, plus a sala (gazebo) at the opposite corner providing a fabulous lounging or yoga spot just steps from the sands. In the villa’s back garden is a petanque pitch and lots of space for young explorers to enjoy.
Above the dining room is a master suite with breathtaking sea views, a private balcony, king-sized bed and a comfy loveseat. Its large ensuite has a double vanity set and shower. Two more upstairs bedrooms – a twin-bedded room and a king-bedded room with an elegant four-poster bed and desk, both have private bathrooms with showers. Downstairs, just steps away from the 25m saltwater infinity pool, are three more bedrooms. Couples will covet the second master suite (with king-size bed), which has a sea-view sunken terrazzo bathtub in its spacious ensuite. The twin-bedded room just behind the master suite shares a bathroom with a terrazzo bathtub with a king-bedded guest room.
Key Amenities
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Air-con
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Internet (WiFi)
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Swimming Pool (Private)
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TV (Satellite/Cable)
Other Amenities
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Baby Cot
(On Request)
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BBQ
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Bed Linen
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Bicycles
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Board Game (Chess)
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Board Games/Toys
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Book Selection
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Car Parking
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CD Player/Stereo System
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Ceiling Fans
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Children's Dinnerware
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Coffee Machine
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Dish Washer
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Electronic Games
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Equipped Kitchen
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Fire Extinguisher
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First Aid Kit
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Food Starter Pack
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Generator
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Gym (shared)
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Hairdryers
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High Chairs
(On Request)
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Home Theatre System
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iPod Dock/Speakers
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Iron/Board
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Laundry Service
(Extra)
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Main Dining (14 persons)
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Massage Beds
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Microwave
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Oven/Hotplates
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Private Entrance
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Safe
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Swimming Pool Toys
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Table Tennis
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Toiletries
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Towels
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TV (Local channels)
Villa Staff
- Babysitter (Extra)
- Chef/Cook (All meals)
- Concierge (Full time)
- Fully staffed
- Housekeeping (Full time)
- Manager (Restricted hrs)
- Masseuse/Spa Therapist (Extra)
- Security
- Shopper (Extra)
Villa Rates
Discounts
- - Early bird enjoys 10% discount when booking 150 days advance
- - Last minute bookings enjoy 10% discount when checking in before 03-Mar-2019.
| Period | Price per night | 10+ nights | Min stay | Inclusions |
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| 11-Feb-2019 to 02-Mar-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 03-Mar-2019 to 28-Mar-2019 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 29-Mar-2019 to 11-Apr-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 12-Apr-2019 to 21-Apr-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 5 Nights |
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| 22-Apr-2019 to 30-Jun-2019 | US$ 1605 ++ | US$ 1445 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Jul-2019 to 31-Aug-2019 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Sep-2019 to 26-Sep-2019 | US$ 1605 ++ | US$ 1445 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 27-Sep-2019 to 07-Oct-2019 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 08-Oct-2019 to 31-Oct-2019 | US$ 1605 ++ | US$ 1445 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Nov-2019 to 12-Dec-2019 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 13-Dec-2019 to 19-Dec-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 20-Dec-2019 to 11-Jan-2020 | US$ 4315 ++ | N/A | 10 Nights |
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| Period | Price per night | 10+ nights | Min stay | Inclusions |
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| 12-Jan-2020 to 23-Jan-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 24-Jan-2020 to 01-Feb-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 5 Nights |
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| 02-Feb-2020 to 29-Feb-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Mar-2020 to 28-Mar-2020 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 29-Mar-2020 to 08-Apr-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 09-Apr-2020 to 18-Apr-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 5 Nights |
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| 19-Apr-2020 to 26-Apr-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 27-Apr-2020 to 30-Jun-2020 | US$ 1605 ++ | US$ 1445 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Jul-2020 to 31-Aug-2020 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Sep-2020 to 30-Sep-2020 | US$ 1605 ++ | US$ 1445 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Oct-2020 to 11-Oct-2020 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 12-Oct-2020 to 31-Oct-2020 | US$ 1605 ++ | US$ 1445 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Nov-2020 to 10-Dec-2020 | US$ 1860 ++ | US$ 1674 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 11-Dec-2020 to 17-Dec-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| Period | Price per night | 10+ nights | Min stay | Inclusions |
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| 11-Feb-2019 to 02-Mar-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 03-Mar-2019 to 28-Mar-2019 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 29-Mar-2019 to 11-Apr-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 12-Apr-2019 to 21-Apr-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 5 Nights |
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| 22-Apr-2019 to 30-Jun-2019 | US$ 1210 ++ | US$ 1089 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Jul-2019 to 31-Aug-2019 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Sep-2019 to 26-Sep-2019 | US$ 1210 ++ | US$ 1089 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 27-Sep-2019 to 07-Oct-2019 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 08-Oct-2019 to 31-Oct-2019 | US$ 1210 ++ | US$ 1089 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Nov-2019 to 12-Dec-2019 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 13-Dec-2019 to 19-Dec-2019 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 20-Dec-2019 to 11-Jan-2020 | US$ 4315 ++ | N/A | 10 Nights |
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| Period | Price per night | 10+ nights | Min stay | Inclusions |
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| 12-Jan-2020 to 23-Jan-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 24-Jan-2020 to 01-Feb-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 5 Nights |
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| 02-Feb-2020 to 29-Feb-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Mar-2020 to 28-Mar-2020 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 29-Mar-2020 to 08-Apr-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 09-Apr-2020 to 18-Apr-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 5 Nights |
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| 19-Apr-2020 to 26-Apr-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 27-Apr-2020 to 30-Jun-2020 | US$ 1210 ++ | US$ 1089 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Jul-2020 to 31-Aug-2020 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Sep-2020 to 30-Sep-2020 | US$ 1210 ++ | US$ 1089 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Oct-2020 to 11-Oct-2020 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 12-Oct-2020 to 31-Oct-2020 | US$ 1210 ++ | US$ 1089 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 01-Nov-2020 to 10-Dec-2020 | US$ 1430 ++ | US$ 1287 ++ | 3 Nights |
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| 11-Dec-2020 to 17-Dec-2020 | US$ 2365 ++ | US$ 2129 ++ | 3 Nights |
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Set along the powder-soft sands of Natai Beach in the Sava estate, Villa Malee Sai gives families and groups a fabulous modern tropical escape with 6 bedrooms, a 25m pool and private chef service. Spacious gardens and an excellent range of facilities make this villa ideal for weddings and events.
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