The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand is arguably the fanciest place to stay on the island. All 71 of the rooms are private villas, and each has its own private pool. Private Residence Villas add perks such as round-trip airport transfers and personal live-in attendants. The facilities are also unabashedly luxe, with multiple restaurants serving Thai and Mediterranean fare, a lovely main infinity pool looking out on the white-sand beach, and extensive wellness facilities, from a 24-hour gym to a spa offering all sorts of treatments and yoga classes. There are few other properties on the island that can compete with the Four Seasons. For beachfront luxury with lower rates, check out the Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa.
The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand is arguably the fanciest place to stay on the island. All 71 of the rooms are private villas, and each has its own private pool. Private Residence Villas add perks such as round-trip airport transfers and personal live-in attendants. The facilities are also unabashedly luxe, with multiple restaurants serving Thai and Mediterranean fare, a lovely main infinity pool looking out on the white-sand beach, and extensive wellness facilities, from a 24-hour gym to a spa offering all sorts of treatments and yoga classes. There are few other properties on the island that can compete with the Four Seasons. For beachfront luxury with lower rates, check out the Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa.
Movenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui is a stylish upscale property set in large gardens along a little visited Laem Yai Beach. The 50 guest rooms are elegantly designed and have pretty floral motifs, but some are a bit cramped for this category. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. The resort has two large swimming pools, plus a kids' pool. There's a restaurant and bar out by the beach and pool, and a small spa as well. While the beach here isn't very attractive, the views of Angthong Marine Park are stunning and it's a 10-minute drive to the mainland ferry terminal. For more contemporary rooms and more to do within an easy walk, the Sea Koh Samui in Bang Po is just slightly pricier.
Movenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui is a stylish upscale property set in large gardens along a little visited Laem Yai Beach. The 50 guest rooms are elegantly designed and have pretty floral motifs, but some are a bit cramped for this category. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. The resort has two large swimming pools, plus a kids' pool. There's a restaurant and bar out by the beach and pool, and a small spa as well. While the beach here isn't very attractive, the views of Angthong Marine Park are stunning and it's a 10-minute drive to the mainland ferry terminal. For more contemporary rooms and more to do within an easy walk, the Sea Koh Samui in Bang Po is just slightly pricier.
The Mai Samui Resort & Spa is a romantic luxury retreat on the sedate western side of Koh Samui. It's far from attractions in Lamai or Chaweng, but close to the ferry piers to the mainland. Couples looking for a relaxed atmosphere will find a seemingly endless pool flowing through manicured tropical grounds. Many of the 97 stylish rooms open to private balconies that spill right into the pool, and some suites have private infinity pools. Activities range from bird-watching to mountain biking to kayaking, but some complain that there isn't much beach to enjoy. For a similarly priced luxury hotel on Lamai Beach, consider Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa.
The Mai Samui Resort & Spa is a romantic luxury retreat on the sedate western side of Koh Samui. It's far from attractions in Lamai or Chaweng, but close to the ferry piers to the mainland. Couples looking for a relaxed atmosphere will find a seemingly endless pool flowing through manicured tropical grounds. Many of the 97 stylish rooms open to private balconies that spill right into the pool, and some suites have private infinity pools. Activities range from bird-watching to mountain biking to kayaking, but some complain that there isn't much beach to enjoy. For a similarly priced luxury hotel on Lamai Beach, consider Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa.
Banburee Resort & Spa is an upper-middle-range hotel and wellness retreat set along a tranquil (but not swimmable) white-sand beach on the sleepy southern coasts of Koh Samui. The location is idyllic and peaceful, but fairly isolated, with the nearest restaurants and nightlife located a 20-minute drive away in Lamai. The 40 room options include streamlined modern suites plus spacious one-or two-bedroom villas. Villas feature hardwood interiors, open-air bathrooms, quality modern amenities, and ocean views (some rooms). Facilities include a beachfront swimming pool and poolside bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a yoga shala, and a holistic wellness center and spa which offers tailored detox programs. As an alternative option in downtown Lamai, the Weekender Resort is a popular choice, with a gorgeous white-sand beach, a sprawling infinity pool, and a beachfront restaurant and bar.
Banburee Resort & Spa is an upper-middle-range hotel and wellness retreat set along a tranquil (but not swimmable) white-sand beach on the sleepy southern coasts of Koh Samui. The location is idyllic and peaceful, but fairly isolated, with the nearest restaurants and nightlife located a 20-minute drive away in Lamai. The 40 room options include streamlined modern suites plus spacious one-or two-bedroom villas. Villas feature hardwood interiors, open-air bathrooms, quality modern amenities, and ocean views (some rooms). Facilities include a beachfront swimming pool and poolside bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a yoga shala, and a holistic wellness center and spa which offers tailored detox programs. As an alternative option in downtown Lamai, the Weekender Resort is a popular choice, with a gorgeous white-sand beach, a sprawling infinity pool, and a beachfront restaurant and bar.
The four-and-a-half-pearl ShaSa Resort & Residences, Koh Samui sits on a picturesque hillside overlooking the Gulf of Thailand on the island's southern end. The rocky beach here isn't noteworthy, but there are two impressive pools, along with a full spa and a contemporary Thai eatery. The condos are large and modern, featuring full kitchens and furnished balconies, but don't expect all the amenities to be included -- the resort charges for everything from beach shuttles to using the kitchen appliances. Rooms at the Sandalwood Luxury Villas farther up the eastern coast are more refined and have kitchens, and may be a better option for couples.
The four-and-a-half-pearl ShaSa Resort & Residences, Koh Samui sits on a picturesque hillside overlooking the Gulf of Thailand on the island's southern end. The rocky beach here isn't noteworthy, but there are two impressive pools, along with a full spa and a contemporary Thai eatery. The condos are large and modern, featuring full kitchens and furnished balconies, but don't expect all the amenities to be included -- the resort charges for everything from beach shuttles to using the kitchen appliances. Rooms at the Sandalwood Luxury Villas farther up the eastern coast are more refined and have kitchens, and may be a better option for couples.