Banyan Tree Samui

Hotel details

Overlooking the sapphire waters of Lamai Bay, the Banyan Tree Samui resort forms a wave of cascading terraces on a private hill above the south-eastern coast of Koh Samui, in Thailand.

Set amid lush tropical vegetation and a pristine white beach, the 88 ultra-luxury villas, represent the ultimate in tropical getaways with their jaw-dropping views. The villas are decorated in a modern but traditional fashion with natural rattan and bamboo furniture and brightly coloured Thai silk fabrics. In addition each dwelling features a private swimming pool, full entertainment facilities and wireless internet.

No less than five restaurants, bars and cafés await the guest at the Banyan Tree Samui resort. Whether you crave an early evening cocktail with tapas in the mellow atmosphere of the ‘Lobby Lounge’ or unbeatable Thai cuisine at the ‘Saffron’ restaurant, you can be sure of first-class service. And for those who enjoy dining with the sand between their toes, the appropriately named ‘Sands’ restaurant directly on the beach is a hot tip for a truly superb barbecue experience.

The resort offers an abundance of things to do: a modern gym with aerobics and yoga classes, a well-stocked library and games room and the ‘the Rainforest’, Koh Samui’s only hydrotherapy spa. Here, guests can indulge their senses with a range of alternating hot and cold thermal cabins, each offering a different hydrothermal therapy experience.

And despite the sense of idyllic isolation that this beautiful oasis creates, it is only a 30-minute drive from Samui International airport.