Kirikayan Boutique Resort, Chaweng

Kirikayan Boutique Resort, Chaweng

This fairly new resort just opened it's doors in 2008 and is located towards the Northern end of Chaweng Beach, the quieter part of Chaweng and they are promoting it's 'Asian Art' interior style. It has all the 'modern boutique' add ons including a jacuzzi suite. With 32 rooms it's size is indeed boutique.

Downtown Chaweng is a few minutes by motorbike or a 15 minute walk.

Kirikayan Boutique Resort offers artistically decorated living and public spaces that you might not find anywhere else in Samui. The price is slightly above medium range.

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Deluxe

Duplex suite with a bathtub in the middle of the room

Jacuzzi suite

Swimming pool

Exterior

Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa, Baan Taling Ngam

Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa, Baan Taling Ngam

This resort settles in at the high end scale of comfort and exclusiveness. The resort boasts 70 guest rooms, suites and villas which offer breathtaking views of the ocean. When it’s time to relax, the Baan Taling Ngam has you covered there as well: it’s infinity pool and spa treatments are among the area’s most-renowned and the amount of food choices is mind-boggling too with various Thai, Mediterranean, seafood, and barbecue items available.

Keep in mind that resort is relatively isolated, Baan Taling Ngam hasn't that much to offer, except for luscious green nature , Wat Kiri Wongkaram and a few restaurants. Although the resort is very well self catering, it's always nice to go out and either do some sight seeing, swimming or shopping. In that case you'll need transportation.

The villas are little places where you can create your won world, they're separate from all other villas and/or suites and rooms and one of the more famous people that I know off that stayed there is Mick Jagger of Rolling Stones fame.

Exclusive and well worth the extra expenditure, nice sunsets in the evenings and an exclusive stay is what you're looking for, the Baan Taling Ngam may be what you're looking for.

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Guest room

Bath room

Beach

Infinity Swimming pool

Exterior view

Beach Republic Hotel, Lamai

Beach Republic Hotel, Lamai

If you are or want to be part of the hip crowd and can hack it financially, this is the place to be on Samui. Self advertised as a sexy resort, it may well be true.

Designed as a hip, futuristic Mediterranean resort, this property is definitely set apart from the rest on the island. Lounge by the Ocean Club, take a dip in the pool, or walk down to the beach for a round of volleyball.

End your day with a trip to the resorts Asian Fusion Spa, which uses practices such as Chinese reflexology, Japanese Reiki, and Indian Ayurvedic. The accommodation here is described as St. Tropez style, with rooms starting from 95 sqm and equipped with a full kitchen.

It's happening, sophisticated and be part of the in crowd. Enjoy a relaxing day at the unique pool and it's design.

Near Lamai's nightlife (you will need transportation to get there) or slightly further away, Chaweng, you won't get bored easily. The resort can also arrange for custom made activities.

Be hip, be there.

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Superior Suite

2 Bedroom deluxe pool villa

Modern pool villa exterior

Traditional tropical pool villa with private pool

The swimming pool

Langham Place Samui at Lamai

Langham Place Samui at Lamai

This brand new luxury spa resort aims a bit at the hip audience and has some interesting features to boast. Located in Lamai, this first Langham property in Thailand perfectly achieves its concept of 'modern living by the water'. A lobby overlooking the beach, constant service from the beach and resort angels, wi-fi throughout the resort, and the latest in home stereo are just some of the features. Do pink pool towels count?

With 77 spacious rooms and villas, the resort can supply the accommodation that matches you:

• Essential Place
• Poolside Place
• Plunge Pool Place
• Pavilion Pool Villas
• Ocean View Pool Villas

Each with their own price tag, but that goes without saying. They had some very interesting opening offers and it's worthwhile to check on a regular for more offers.

Just be aware that the hotel is still a good kilometer or three away from Lamai downtown or at the other side of the hills along the beach road towards Chaweng even a bit more.

All in all; vibrant, playful, engaging, fun... Langham Place is the luxury spa resort that constantly surprises. Enjoy understated luxury, sparkling service and a unique Lamai Beach location.

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Guest room

Ocean pool view villa

Essential place - living room

Exterior room view

Restaurant pool side

Saboey Resort & Villas, Bang Rak

Saboey Resort & Villas, Bang Rak

This small and intimate resort is located pretty much opposite the local hyperbaric chamber on Samui, where I tend to teach a lot of EFR instructor level courses.

The resort boasts just 18 spaciously designed rooms, 12 well-appointed villas which slope gently down to the Koh Samui beachfront and 6 suites offering a fresh, contemporary style, located in lush tropical gardens and landscaped around a stunning double-infinity freshwater pool and cascading Jacuzzi, which both allow a stunning seamless view onto the sea.

The location is excellent, there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the lively Bang Rak area and within walking distance of various piers with passenger and dive boats leaving on a daily base to dive locations and other islands.

Big Buddha and Plai Laem Temple are also very nearby.

The only downside to the location can be the closeness to the airport and planes fly in pretty much straight over the resort.

Enjoy a well priced nice and small resort with a good location, outside of the busy tourist areas and near the airport.

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Garden Villa

Ocean Villa

Penthouse Villa

Outside one of the villas

Swimming pool

Karma Resort, Choengmon

Karma Resort, Choengmon

The Karma Resort is located at the road between Chaweng and Choengmon and I regularly pass by here during one of my runs, a 7.5km loop I run.

The place is fairly new and is located on one of fave roads on Koh Samui, although too much has been build on this road unfortunately. The views however are fantastic and breathtaking!

It's a short taxi ride into Chaweng or to Choengmon even shorter, if you need some action or are looking for a restaurant.

The villa-style resort sits on a gentle hillside, offering stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand. All 36 villas are spacious and beautifully furnished with Thai silks and handcrafted works, and are fitted with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can take advantage of the many on-site facilities including the Lounge Bar, Poolside Bar, library and complimentary shuttle service. Karma Samui offers a unique retreat of luxury and a relaxed environment, ensuring a memorable stay.

Up scale accommodation and a quiet area but still close to shopping and action, Karma Resort may be just down your alley.

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Luxury Pool Residence

Two Bedroom Pool Villa

Living room

Kitchen

Swimming Pool

Hansar Samui Resort, Bophud

Hansar Samui Resort, Bophud

The Hansar Resort is not just located in Bophud but on the same beach road that leads into Fisherman's Village, which is a benefit!

Bophud Beach's newest 5 Star Resort features 74 luxuriously appointed rooms with unobstructed ocean views, free wireless internet access and oversize balconies.

A leisurely stroll down the quaint cobblestone 'walking street' adjacent to the resort, is the vibrant Fisherman's Village, with its antique wooden shop fronts, chic cafes and atmospheric seaside bars.

The name Hansar is taken from the ancient Sanskrit language and translates to mean happiness and joy.

Hansar Samui offers luxurious, beachfront, spacious accommodation with unobstructed sea views from every room, and supersize private balconies and oversize daybeds for outdoor living and entertaining. Unfortunately, for those like me who live here since a long time and know how it looked like before the hotel was build, it was apparently necessary to cut down trees that have been there for ages. I find it very sad that the trees were cut and in my opinion the trees would've supplement the great ocean view from the swimming pool.

Each room has been artfully finished with teak floors, terrazzo bathrooms and local textiles to provide a sense of place. Chic custom furnishings, large flat screen TVs balance the design's natural touches with a modern flair.

If you're looking for 5 Star quality and a nice atmosphere within walking distance, Hansar should be on your list of options!

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Sea view room

Sea view room

Beach front

Beach front living room

Pool view by night