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Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most popular island resorts, which is why it is surprising that it manages to preserve its unspoilt, serene charm. Life on the island is spread around the coastline, with the busiest area surrounding Chaweng beach.
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Why we love it
♥ Gorgeous private luxury villas
♥ Options for large groups of friends
♥ Exceptional hotel facilities with iconic W style
Perennial gay-favorite hotel chain W brings its usual blend of high-concept contemporary design and laid-back luxury in this resort along peaceful Mae Nam Beach. Mae Nam Beach sits on the northern end of Koh Samui, about a 30-minute car ride from the nightlife hub of Chaweng. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to Chaweng at regular hours throughout the day.
W Hotels are known for their youthful, fun approach to design, and this is no exception. In the villas, you will find a more understated beachy style, but with unique custom furniture and quirky decorative touches to keep things interesting. For large groups of friends, the sprawling Seascape Escape villa houses up to 10 people and is filled to the brim with party-ready tech and features.
As well as every villa having its own pool, the hotel boasts a large resort pool with elevated sea views. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center, which includes classes like yoga and Muay Thai, and an equally state-of-the-art spa.
Why we love it
♥ Wide range of room, suite, and villa options
♥ Heavenly oceanfront pool villas
♥ Excellent range of restaurants and bars
Seeming to rise out of the island jungle and directly facing the Gulf of Thailand, Silavadee reflects the spectacular natural beauty of Koh Samui. There is everything you need to completely unwind, but the Koh Samui nightlife in Lamai and Chaweng is just a taxi ride away.
Why we love it
♥ 2m-5m to Chaweng Noi Beach
♥ Intimate setting
♥ Great food and romantic ambiance
♥ Chance to shut it all out and commune with nature
♥ Doing yoga with real yoga mavens
♥ Swimming at Samui’s most savage cool beach
Boasting cutting-edge facilities and exquisite decor, Vane Belle is located on the scenic island of Koh Samui, one of the Gulf of Siam gems. The island is known for its pristine beaches and parties, but it is large enough to offer much more. The hotel, ensconced in a lush green locale on the semi-private Chaweng Noi. Somewhat away from the main tourist area like Chaweng and is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway and communion with nature. But it is also a place to have fun and travel to parties on private transport or even throw your own bespoke nocturnal events and benefit from an authentic island experience.
For example, every month you can go on an LGBTQ party boat tour, which will take you between pristine Silver Beach and the paradisiaque yet much more crowded beach of Chaweng.
Why we love it
♥ The only resort on the beach
♥ A mix of suites and private pool villas
♥ Passion for sustainability and responsible tourism
♥ Two pools including an adults-only option
Garrya Tongsai Bay Resort, a natural haven for gay travelers, offering a trendy and secluded paradise on the beautiful island of Koh Samui. Nestled amidst a lush horseshoe-shaped hillside, the resort’s exquisite villas cascade gracefully to an exclusive beach, providing an authentic sense of seclusion. The spacious beachfront suites boast balconies or patios with stunning sea views and especially large bathrooms. With a strong commitment to eco-consciousness and a range of amenities, including private pools and large sundecks with breathtaking views, it’s an unforgettable escape in harmony with nature.
Why we love it
♥ Beachfront resort
♥ Private pool villas & suites
♥ 50-meter swimming pool
♥ Oceanfront dining
Santiburi Koh Samui is a luxury beachfront resort at the north of the island. It’s feature-packed, leaving little reason to want to leave.
There are enough physical activities to tire out even the most energetic guests. There are five food and beverage options, including one oceanfront, and strategically placed accommodations ensuring privacy.
With 23 acres including a private stretch of beach, you’re sure to find your little corner of the resort all to yourself.
Gay couples planning a Thailand wedding may also find that Santiburi Koh Samui Resort has just what they’re looking for.
Why we love it
♥ Exclusively adult gay-men-only
♥ Great location for beach, nightlife & transfers
♥ Hosts weekly pool parties
♥ At the heart of Koh Samui’s gay scene
Located in the bustling resort town of Chaweng, Alpha Gay Resort is the only gay-only hotel in Koh Samui. It’s an active part of the gay Koh Samui community, and by far the best place on the island if you want to enjoy the local gay scene. The resort itself is stylish and modern, set among beautiful tropical grounds and featuring appealing traditional Thai elements.
Why we love it
♥ Large rooms + gorgeous private luxury villas
♥ Options for large groups of friends
♥ Exceptional hotel facilities across the board
♥ Free boat transfer to nearby Koh Madsum
Avani+ Samui is a small, intimate resort located in a secluded corner of the island. With its relaxing blue and white decor and its unbeatable sunsets, this is the place to come if you want to unwind away from the neon and the buckets of booze.
Why we love it
♥ Incredible villas and paradise views
♥ A truly private pool villa
♥ That signature bath tub
♥ One of Koh Samui most luxurious resorts
Located on 25 forested acres of secluded hillside facing the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Thailand the Conrad Koh Samui comprises a stunning collection of 81 individual luxury villas, each with private pool and terrace, and a choice of one, two and three bedrooms. Each luxury villa enjoys full or partial ocean views with stunning sunsets.
Conrad Koh Samui offers an incredible choice of culinary delights that are designed to satisfy the most demanding of appetites. Each restaurant uses fresh, local organic produce and ingredients – including herbs, vegetables and spices cultivated in the hotel’s on-site kitchen garden. Your options range from a relaxing meal by the infinity pool at Azure Bar and Grill to traditional Thai cuisine at Zest and a choice of three tasting menus for your memorable culinary journey at the award-winning Jahn.
Why we love it
♥ Secluded beachfront location
♥ All pool villas
♥ Three-tiered infinity pool
♥ Exclusive beach club
Pool villas are always a hit, so imagine a beachfront property with tiered infinity swimming pools that overlook the sea, and where every room is a pool villa, and that’s SAii Koh Samui Villas.
Its convenient location just north of Chaweng Beach makes it an ideal haven for gay travelers. As an adults-only (12+) resort, couples will love their time here.
Exercise, swim, or participate in water, or curl up with a good book in the lending library, or spend the day chilled out by the pool in the exclusive beach club. There’s something for every type of traveler here.
Why we love it
♥ Super-convenient Bophut beach location, a short drive from the airport and near local attractions like Fisherman’s Village and Big Buddha Temple
♥ Stunning architecture and design with lush tropical gardens
♥ Range of luxurious rooms and suites
If you’re looking for a relaxing island getaway on Koh Samui but don’t want to be too far from the action, Anantara Bophut has everything you want. The resort’s beautiful design, exceptional wellness facilities, and gorgeous gardens create a quiet sense of calm; meanwhile, a convenient location on trendy Bophut beach and easy access to the airport and the bustling Chaweng nightlife means you are never too far away from everything Samui has to offer.
Why we love it
♥ Impeccable contemporary design
♥ Multiple four-person villa styles
♥ Awesome infinity pool
♥ Healthy and tasty food
The X2 brand specialises in stunning modern hotels with impeccable design and unmatched locations, and this Samui hotel does not disappoint. The whole resort is supremely well laid-out, featuring a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The villas are especially worth checking out, and there are several different options for groups. If you don’t splash out on your own pool villa (pun intended), the gorgeous sea-facing infinity pool – the deepest on the whole island – will satisfy all your swimming and splashing needs. The hotel restaurant serves delicious and healthy food, and the spa is heavenly.
Why we love it
♥ Beachfront, Spacious, welcoming rooms
♥ Four fantastic swimming pools
♥ Stunning gardens and greenery
♥ Striking modern Thai design
This beautiful hotel is located on high-end Bo Phut, an area famed for its traditional Thai Fishermen’s Village and it’s luxury resorts. Bandara Resort stands out thanks to its gorgeous expanse of tropical greenery, as well as its unique contemporary Thai architecture. The rooms are super stylish, with a warm and relaxing palette and spacious, pleasant layouts – splash out on a pool villa if you can. There are four spectacular outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, a beautiful beachside restaurant, and a lovely spa with a range of wellness and beauty treatments.
Why we love it
♥ Stunning contemporary Thai design
♥ Luxurious outdoor bathrooms
♥ Full-sized outdoor daybeds in every room
♥ Outstanding facilities and activities
This resort takes a sleek contemporary approach to traditional Thai architecture, with an overall effect that feels fresh and authentically Thai. The rooms are spacious and indulgent, each with a full-sized outdoor daybed and an oversized bath, but the suites and villas are the main attraction. These beautifully designed residences include unique touches like outdoor bathrooms and private pools. All feature all-white decor for a fresh and relaxing ambiance. As well as the two beachfront pools and direct beach access, guests get complimentary access to yoga classes, kayaking, paddle boarding, a fully-equipped gym, and an outdoor cinema.
Why we love it
♥ Sumptuous private villas
♥ Beachfront, exclusive and intimate
♥ Breathtaking location and estate
♥ Incredible range of facilities & activities
The InterContinental Samui is an exceptional luxury resort, located on the secluded Western coast of the island. It is set across a sprawling estate that stretches from the green cliffs to the clear-blue ocean, surrounded by a vast coconut plantation. There are 7 swimming pools, 4 bars and restaurants, two tennis courts, a clifftop spa, and a vast array of activities to choose from, such as yoga, Thai Boxing, traditional spiritual ceremonies, and Thai classes. All of this is designed to serve a relatively small number of guests – there are only 79 rooms in the whole huge resort. These are of course impeccably decorated and appointed, with spacious layouts and private balconies – the private villas are outstanding.
Why we love it
♥ Stunning beachfront villas in a variety of sizes
♥ Complete residences with full kitchens available
♥ Outstanding range of on-site activities
This impeccably designed beach resort has some of the most spectacular scenery on the island and some of the most beautiful luxury villas, all while feeling laid-back and unassuming. It’s a beautiful and laid-back place, but there is no real nightlife to speak of. Chaweng, the main nightlife area of the island, is about half an hour away by taxi.
The gay-friendly resort has direct beachfront access, where you can lounge on a Balinese bed directly overlooking the ocean. There are two restaurants and a bar, all with an upmarket yet unpretentious ambiance.
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