If you’re planning a trip to Koh Samui and want to experience a more laid-back and authentic side of the island, Fisherman’s Village is the place to be.
When people think of Koh Phangan, the first thing that comes to mind is sandy beaches and neon paint-covered parties. While this may be true for a majority of visitors, there is much more to Koh Phangan than elephants and hangovers.
Koh Phangan’s beaches are some of the best in Thailand. With soft white sand, warm water and plenty of space to relax away from the crowds, there’s no wonder that these beaches are so popular among the locals and visitors.
Explorar Treehouses El Nido, located in Palawan, Philippines, has been awarded the 2023 International Sustainable Award for its remarkable environmental contribution. The eco-forward-thinking developmentsituated in the heart of El Nido, has been recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and initiatives, which include minimising waste, conserving energy, and supporting the local community.
The treehouses themselves are a testament to the resort’s dedication to sustainability. Designed by the award-winning Underwood Phuket team and built using locally sourced materials, are designed to be in harmony with the natural environment. The unique architecture and innovative use of space will not only offer guests a comfortable stay, but they will also promote ecological awareness and encourage conservation efforts.
Explorar Treehouses El Nido commitment to sustainable practices extends beyond the resort, with the resort’s management team taking significant steps to minimise the resort’s carbon footprint. This includes using solar energy to power the resort with an Eco-town that harnesses photovoltaic panels, producing 5 MW of energy while offsetting 10,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.
In addition, Explorar Treehouses El Nido supports local communities and contributes to preserving the region’s natural resources. The resort has partnered with various organisations to initiate environmental campaigns, such as tree planting and beach cleanups, to raise awareness and promote sustainable tourism.
The 2023 International Sustainable Award recognises Explorar Treehouses El Nido for its dedication to preserving the environment, promoting sustainable tourism, and supporting local communities. The award highlights the importance of sustainability and the role that businesses can play in protecting the environment.
Experience luxury in nature at Explorar Treehouses El Nido, featuring 69 tree-house villas with private plunge pools, permaculture farm and garden, a bar, spa and wellness, and The Exchange Co-working spaces for the travelling digital nomad.
Two exciting Adults Only (16+) resorts open on Thailand’s stunning famed islands.
Explorar Koh Phangan and Explorar Koh Samui have officially opened doors after significant refurbishments. Both properties have undergone extensive renovations and upgrades that introduce a range of new exciting facilities and services. The hotels are part of a portfolio of properties across Thailand and the Philippines.
The new Explorar Koh Phangan, located on Haad Rin beach in the heart of Koh Phangan’s famous full moon party area which opened on 01 October, boasts a bright and fresh design that is inspired by the lush greenery, deep blue waters and radiant sunsets of Koh Phangan. The hotel’s newly remodelled infinity pool, which lies directly on the beach with majestic views of Koh Phangan’s famed sunset, offers the perfect place for guests to relax and enjoy the view, with the signature Exchange co-working space providing air-conditioned working spaces.
Explorar Koh Samui is a new, completely refurbished property located on the renowned Mae Nam beach, a quiet stretch of coast in the north of Koh Samui. The property has been given a complete makeover, with a new swimming pool area around the famous 50m long basin, a new canopy awning over the swim-up bar, a replanted and serene hummingbird garden and in-door or alfresco ‘Exchange’ co-working spaces, the first of its kind in the Bophut/Mae Nam area.
Explorar’s signature ‘Exchange’ co-working areas have been developed to allow digital nomads and long-term stay travellers to work remotely in an air-coned space equipped with all office amenities, snacks and high-speed internet.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with well-being and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around. Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including dynamic co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts currently comprise of three locations, with Explorar Treehouses El Nido joining the two open resorts. Explorar Treehouses El Nido are designed by the award-winning design team, Underwood Phuket and features 69 tree-house villas with private plunge pools surrounded by 360-degree untouched, lush mountain terrain overlooking shimmering sea views. The resort will also feature a permaculture farm and garden, a bar and guest area in ‘The Exchange’, and ‘Exhale’ Spa and wellness utilising local and natural products.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts’ management team continues the group’s growth by strategically establishing hotels in key destinations throughout Asia, offering four destination-based themes and unique experiences. Beach, eco, cultural and urban unite the brand and provide the digital social traveller with clear choices for their individual experiences.
Explorar Koh Phangan opened doors on 01 October 2022The Two Bedroom Sea View Villa at Explorar Koh PhExplorar Koh Samui is now open after a significant refurbishmentStunning views from the Beach Pool Villa at Explorar Koh Samui
Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with wellbeing and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around, Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including vibrant co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts portfolio currently comprises:
Two Relaxing Adults Only 16 + Resorts Get Ready to Welcome Guests.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to confirm the opening of its two flagship hotels in Q4 2022. After undergoing a significant renovation and refurbishment, Explorar Koh Phangan is slated to open on October 01, 2022 with Explorar Koh Samui to follow, opening on November 01, 2022.
The newly refreshed Explorar Koh Phangan will feature a remodelled infinity pool lying directly on the beach with majestic views of Koh Phangan’s famed sunset as well as signature ‘Exchange’ co-working area, developed to allow digital nomads and long-term stay travellers to work remotely in an air-coned space equipped with all office amenities and high-speed internet.
“Training of our teams is ongoing, and we are working on a daily basis with our contractors to ensure timely completion of our exciting and ambitious renovation program that will provide a totally new experience for our guests” says Adam Boulton, General Manager, Explorar.
“We’re proud to be working on these renovations with an ambitious while achievable timeline. Explorar Koh Phangan opens on October 01 2022 and will be an exciting new option for island visitors, a modern cultural getaway for friends, couples and digital nomads seeking to Explore, Exchange and Exhale.” explains Tim Sargeant, Co-founder, CMO, Explorar Hotels & Resorts.
At Explorar Koh Samui, new and returning guests will find on November 01 a completely refurbished property with a new swimming pool area around the famous 50 meters long basin, a replanted and serene hummingbird garden and signature ‘Exchange’ co-working spaces, the first of its kind in the Bophut/Mae Nam area.
Both properties will focus on a peaceful escape with an adult-only (16+) environment.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with wellbeing and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around, Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including vibrant co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts’ management team continues the groups growth by strategically establishing hotels in key destinations throughout Asia, offering four destination-based themes and unique experiences. Beach, eco, cultural and urban unite the brand and offer the social travellers clear choices for their individual experiences.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts is unique for blending digital and social travel elements with wellbeing and care for the community. The brand features 3 key paths in which each experience is centred around, Explore: to discover local cultures far from the beaten paths, Exchange: spaces designed to foster exchange, including vibrant co-working areas, and Exhale: to reflect and recharge, from signature wellness concepts to paying it forward to the communities.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts portfolio currently comprises:
Explorar Hotels & Resorts expand its Asia portfolio with two exciting new resorts opening in Thailand.
THAILAND JUNE 16, 2022 The expansion into the popular island destination of Koh Samui and cultural island experience of Koh Phangan, is part of the hotel group’s ongoing rapid growth strategy in Asia and paves the way as one of the region’s fastest-growing hotel brands based in Thailand.
Explorar Koh Samui features 125 beachfront rooms, suites, and pool villas, located in the vibrant backdrop of Mae Nam Beach in Bo Phut, home to one of Samui’s most stunning sea views and the famed Fisherman’s Village. The resort features an incredible infinity pool that overlooks the sea with a swim-up bar, The Market, an all-day dining restaurant that focuses on being local, authentic and healthy, with fun lively events, festivals and market nights for guests.
Explorar Koh Phangan is situated on the golden sands of Haad Rin Nai Beach and offers 75 contemporary guest rooms, suites and villas, with a mixture of sea views and lush gardens with terraces or balcony’s. Regional cuisine sourced from local farmers, fishermen and markets at The Market, vibrant events throughout the year aligned with the popular Full Moon party, with one of Thailand’s most ‘Instagramable’ sunset vistas at the guests’ doorstep. Both properties will focus on a peaceful escape with an adult-only (16+) environment.
Unique to the Explorar Hotels & Resorts brand is ‘The Exchange’, a social co-working space for the digital nomad, with fast connectivity, charging facilities and premium Starbucks Coffee. The Exchange also serve as a vibrant meeting place to exchange information, quickly grab something to eat, a local snack or something more, and to talk about tales of adventures over a cocktail or local brew with other guests or one of Explorars’ crew members during the ‘social hour’.
“This continued growth and exciting development shows that Explorar Hotels & Resorts ‘experience-driven’ and ‘social travel’ ethos are gaining momentum in this new travel era. We’re thrilled to open both Explorar Koh Samui and Explorar Koh Phangan in the coming months. We are excited in the positive interest we are receiving for growth in the South East Asia region.” Explains Niels Huby, Co-Founder & Head of Development Explorar Hotels & Resorts.
Tim Sargeant, Co-Founder & CMO Explorar Hotels & Resorts, looks forward to creating an online buzz among travellers with Explorar’s unique online community forum called ‘The Exchange’. “Social travellers seek to share their experiences with others. We took this opportunity to develop The Exchange Community. This online forum features on our website where guests can post and share their stories about the best places to find local shops, excursions or ‘off the beating track’ experiences so that researching guests can plan their trips even before arriving. Tim explains.
He further adds that targeting the millennial traveller via strong social media presence is key to the success of both new Explorar locations, “we know that 75% of millennials want to travel abroad versus 50% of other generations, US millennials take approximately 5.6 trips per year versus 4.0 for Gen X, 4.4 for Gen Z, and 3.5 for boomers. Our Marketing team’s key focus is to communicate with this demographic using the channels they trust and imbibe in the latest travel trends.
“We are very excited to join the Explorar Hotels & Resorts brand and bring two exciting hotel properties back to life in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan; both islands are incredibly unique, raw and experience driven destinations, a perfect fit and pairing to the brand.” Gordon Oldham, Owner Explorar Koh Samui, Explorar Koh Phangan.
These exciting signings join Explorar Treehouses El Nido, designed by Underwood Art Factory’s award-winning design team. An experience like no other awaits where design meets nature with spectacular treehouses with private pools set in the lush tropical forest of El Nido, Palawan Island in the Philippines.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts’ management team continues the group’s growth by strategically establishing hotels in key destinations throughout Asia, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean regions, offering four destination-based themes and unique experiences. Beach, eco, cultural and urban unite the brand and offer the social traveller clear choices for their individual experience.
Explorar Koh Samui will boast 125 rooms, suites and villas with beach access and stunning views of the sea.Explorar Koh Samui will feature an iconic infinity pool which connects vibrant restaurant offerings with indoor and alfresco seating.Explorar Koh Phangans main pool area provides direct beach access to Haad Rin beach. Both properties will focus on a peaceful escape with an adult only (16+) environment.Explorar Koh Phangan offers 75 contemporary guest rooms, suites and villas, with a mixture of sea views and lush gardens with terraces or balcony’s
A hotel brand that makes travel authentic and social for the intrepid explorer. Explorar Hotels & Resorts creates a space for travellers to explore and experience each destination from a vibrant, comfortable and fun base, with a team that makes traversing and enjoying the destination easy whilst utilising their local knowledge of the area with everything being available at the guests’ fingertips.
Explorar Hotels & Resorts portfolio currently comprises:
