Thailand’s second-largest island, Ko Samui is famous for its palm-fringed beaches, lush rainforest, and water activities. One major attraction here is the Wat Phra Yai Temple which features a 12-meter (39-foot) tall golden Big Buddha statue, which is connected to the island by a short causeway. For its pristine, white, and golden beaches, the island is bursting with luxurious accommodations, that will make each traveler’s dream of a perfect summer vacation come true. Are you wondering and comparing which opulent resort to book for that holiday with family or friends? Continue reading to learn about the best luxury resorts in Koh Samui, Thailand.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 10, 2025.
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1. Khwan Beach Resort - Luxury Glamping and Pool Villas Samui - Adults Only - SHA Extra Plus (from USD 211)
This stunning, 4-star beachfront property seamlessly blends luxury and comfort. Offering guests opulent accommodations, the resort takes care of their comfort by allowing access to modern amenities such as a paid city shuttle and concierge service. The on-site Passa Restaurant serves some of the best dishes on the island. The wellness center on the property takes care of guests’ rejuvenation by offering massages, beauty treatments, and much more.
The outdoor pool at the resort is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the island. Moreover, guests can also enjoy live musical performances on-site.
2. Conrad Koh Samui (from USD 1385)
Overlooking the stunning Gulf of Thailand, Conrad Koh Samui is a 5-star resort - perfect for guests looking for an opulent stay on the beach. The luxury resort boasts villas featuring a private pool for guests’ relaxation. Guests who like to stay fit while on vacation can make use of the fitness center. Multiple dining options on-site ensure you never go hungry while staying here.
The outdoor swimming pool is also a great place to unwind. Moreover, on-site activities include snorkeling, canoeing, and aerobics.
3. Cape Fahn Hotel (from USD 899)
If you want total exclusivity with just you and a few other guests, then Cape Fahn Hotel is the best luxury beach resort in Koh Samui for you. Set on a private island just off the northern edge of Koh Samui, the hotel offers 22 independent villas, with one to two rooms, tucked into botanical gardens beside the beach. The design has influences from traditional Thai architecture, featuring a sea-inspired color palette, and uses natural wood and light.
Each villa also comes with its private large plunge swimming pool with a sun deck. Another good thing about this hotel is that it has two on-site restaurants that serve local cuisines as well as other international dishes. In case you’re bored with the island you can hop on the hotel boat and visit the nearby islands.
Cape Fahn Hotel Samui This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
4. Santiburi Koh Samui (from USD 989)
Excellent breakfast with diverse options, delicious beachfront restaurant, but on-site dining can be pricey.
Reasonable pricing for spacious rooms and top-notch amenities.
Spectacular beachfront location, close to Fisherman's Village and Buddhist temples.
Well-maintained grounds, spacious pool, private beach, and daily activities.
If you’re looking for a luxury resort in Koh Samui, Santiburi Koh Samui will not fail you with its stunning crescent bay, sprinkled with swaying coconut trees, and turquoise clear waters. This is a beachfront property that has 300 meters (0.19 miles) of private beach that is set in the midst of 23 acres (9 hectares) of botanical splendor. This Thailand beach resort offers luxury villas and suites with modern and sleek design complemented with classic Thai decors. Also, it has numerous amenities that will surely be enjoyed by each member of the family, starting with a pool house, a golf course, up to a kid’s camp, a spa, dining options, as well as a sports center, water sports facilities, and more.
Santiburi Koh Samui This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
5. Pavilion Pool Residence Samui (from USD 930)
If you’re looking for privacy and fewer tourists, then Pavilion Pool Residence Samui is the best resort in Koh Samui for you. Pavilion Residence, set on Samui Island in the Gulf of Siam, is an upscale and private residence that only offers five majestic villas, designed by Thailand’s leading architects.
Each villa features a luxurious functional space, made only of top-quality materials. It has a modern design, is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, and is equipped with top-of-the-line facilities and amenities. The villas have a two-story design with two to three rooms, fully furnished, and complete with a private swimming pool and a sunny deck.
6. Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui (from USD 589)
Located in the hillside overlooking the white sands of Chaweng Noi Beach, Vana Belle offers luxury accommodation in a natural environment. Each villa has a modern design, contemporary Thai furnishing, and up-to-date appliances. It also comes with a private swimming pool and a terrace, shaded by a native tree, making it a sanctuary of calmness. Apart from the villas, the luxury hotel in Thailand also has lots of amenities and facilities to offer such as wedding venues, fitness center, a spa, a signature restaurant, and more. You’ll also find the property just at a few minutes drive to the airport as well as within walking distance to numerous nightspots in the area.
7. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort (from USD 592)
Delicious and fresh breakfast with a wide array of options, good selection of drinks, and exceptional hospitality at dining venues.
Great value for money, especially for pool villas and private beach access.
Scenic, beautiful property with a private beach, though a bit secluded from main areas.
Luxurious facilities, well-equipped gym, complimentary classes, private beach, and spacious pool villas.
If its luxury and style you’re looking for, it will be an understatement when you visit Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, for it offers stylish and luxurious accommodations and amenities that will make you fall in love. Poised along the buzzing Chaweng Beach, the resort and spa offer villas huddled around palm-fringed swimming pools, which resemble early Sino-Thai settlements. The deluxe rooms here feature Sino-Thai furnishing and come in different settings. It also comes with a plunge pool or you can opt for a larger communal swimming pool. As for the villas, it is complete with a dining area, a living room, outdoor seating, a private swimming pool, and a view of the garden or the beach. Other things to love here include the treetop dining, wedding venues, meeting rooms, spa, wellness center, and more.
8. The Secret Pool Villas By The Library Koh Samui (from USD 548)
Excellent all-you-can-eat breakfast, fantastic restaurant, and friendly staff.
Reasonably priced for spacious 2BR villas with private pool and jacuzzi.
Great part of Chaweng beach, walking distance to attractions, but some areas in need of maintenance.
Grand amenities, quiet location, and nice outdoor mall within 5 minutes' walk.
If you want to sit, relax and reflect amidst a tranquil setting, then the Secret Pool Villas by the Library, located at Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach, is your perfect holiday getaway. Set over vast acres of land are 44 luxurious studios, suites, and pool villas, which features minimalist design, modern appliances, beautiful decors, and custom made pieces of furniture. One of the key features on the Secret Pool Villas that sets it apart from other luxury resorts in Koh Samui is its unique design ethos, which exudes positive, laidback, and serene vibes. Make sure to book the Secret Pool Villas if you happen to be in Koh Samui, it won’t fail you with its secret offerings and one in a million kind of experience.
9. W Koh Samui (from USD 1243)
Exceptional breakfast spread, Thai coconuts, multiple dining options with delicious food.
High-end pricing with luxurious villas and private pools.
Secluded location away from lively areas, close to Fisherman Village and beach access.
Private beach, buggy service, Sweet Spot with ice cream and drinks, gym and spa facilities.
Poised between Maenam and Bophut, on a magnificent stretch of fine golden sand, W Koh Samui offers a perfect holiday destination, which is great for unwinding, relaxation, and some clean fun. It offers pool villas, which feature cutting-edge design combined with contemporary Thai furnishing, and surrounded by tropical sights and beach view. It also has other amenities like meeting rooms and several dining options such as Namu, W Lounge, The Kitchen Table, Wet Bar, and more. As for its location, it is just a stone throw away to the jungle trek, waterfalls, and the fisherman’s village, and the open air nightspots of Chaweng Beach.
W Koh Samui This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
10. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui (from USD 3164)
Tucked on the serene northwestern tip of Koh Samui, Four Season Resorts is ideal for travelers looking for peace and relaxation. It features a jungle-like setting with pristine sandy beaches, which makes a dreamy holiday location. The Thailand luxury resort offers 60 stand-alone villas with a modern design that is combined with contemporary Thai furnishing and teal and pale blue color palette. The villa is complete with a living and dining area, a terrace, and a plunge pool. Aside from the accommodation, the resort also offers lots of amenities and facilities, which include numerous dining options and bars, fitness center, a world-class spa, kid’s club, and more.
11. Banyan Tree Samui (from USD 981)
Located on a hilltop, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui lies in the midst of the lush tropical rain forest of a private bay in Lamai, which is perfect for travelers looking for scenery, tranquility, and relaxation. This Koh Samui luxury hotel offers villas that are set amongst natural wonders with plunge pools and pristine white beaches. It also has lots of amenities and facilities that will be greatly enjoyed by the whole family, including a world-class spa, a fitness center, a library, a kid’s club, a gallery, a ballroom hall, a yoga center, and more. It also has an offering that revolves around romance. They cater intimate proposals, romantic getaways, honeymoon packages, wedding venues, and more.
12. SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort (from USD 467)
The luxury resort is nothing new; you’ll find similar resorts almost everywhere on the island. But what separates SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort, is that it is one of the newest Koh Samui 5-star resorts and spas that is just 3 km (1.86 miles) from the airport. Isn’t it convenient and pretty accessible? It is set on a gorgeous white sandy beach and features luxurious pool villas and pool suites that have a modern design, elegant decors, and beautiful pieces of furniture.
The resort also has a stunning beachfront swimming pool, a romantic restaurant by the beach, state of an art fitness center, and other amenities and facilities you’ll find also at its sister resort, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort.
13. Ocean Erawan Villa Hotel (from USD 71)
Going to Koh Samui with the family? Worry not, since Ocean Erawan Villa Hotel is there to suit the needs of guests with families. This hotel is located in Bangrak Beach, so kids can swim in the ocean after they get bored with the hotel’s outdoor pool. Every family room in this hotel hasits own terrace. Guests who are not with their family can also stay in the guest house, where every room comes with a flat- screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. This hotel is surely a great choice especially for beach-hopping, since Bophut and Chaweng Beach are all nearby.
Beautiful Koh Samui
If you’re looking for top resorts in Thailand to enjoy the best summer getaway, the island of Ko Samui will give you just that and more, with its palm-sprinkled beaches, water activities, local cuisine, night markets, and extravagant resorts with spas. You’ll definitely have that wonderful vacation. Check out our list of best beach resorts in Thailand, in case you haven’t booked one.
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