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Top 10 Resorts in Koh Samui with a Private Pool
Koh Samui is truly a slow vacationer’s dream for two main reasons.
First: it’s well away from Thailand’s bustling cities like Bangkok or Chiang Mai, thanks to being an island of its own. Second, is that Koh Samui is chock full of resorts, big and small, every ready to provide utmost relaxation and pampering.
Now, let’s take the luxe a notch higher by getting a private pool—great for appreciating nature without eavesdroppers! Let’s dive into the crème de la crème for semi-secluded getaways!
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
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Address: 219 Moo 5, Angthong, Surat Thani
Contact details: +66 2 207 8900
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
We suppose the only thing that definitely screams comfort in a beach getaway is exclusive access to an infinity pool. The Four Seasons, given its luxurious track record, isn’t one to miss out on this elite perk!
Book a few days in its Island Ocean Pool Villa for up to three people, and you’ll get to enjoy some of the comfiest beds around Thailand, as well as your private infinity pool and stunning ocean views!
It’ll take you back almost THB 90,000 (approx. USD 3,000) a night, but for an experience this precious, it’s well worth it.
Pro tip:
Book waaaay early if you can! Since the Four Seasons Koh Samui has recently been featured in the third season of The White Lotus, the media hype on top of the resort’s longstanding good reputation keep the villas here in higher demand.
Ammatara Pura Pool Villas
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Address: 128/75-76 Moo 3, Lamai Beach, Surat Thani
Contact details: +66 61 664 9545, [email protected]
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 2:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
This five-star resort at Lamai Beach promises its guests a royal Thai experience. We think it’s living up to this mission well.
Ammatara Pura is well-known for its traditional and palace-like architecture, filled with exquisite amenities and service truly fit for a Rajah. You can book either the garden view, sea view, or beachfront view villa, which can accommodate up to two people.
The best part about it? Whatever villa you choose, you’ll be getting your own private pool.
Swim, lounge, and even eat your breakfast in the pool (yes, while you’re in the water) if you fancy so.
Pro tip:
There are villas at Ammatara that have their pools beside walkways (and are thus viewable to passersby). Check with the resort management to book available villas that are less within public view.
Banyan Tree Samui
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Address: 99/9 Moo 4, Maret, Surat Thani
Contact details: +66 077 915 333, [email protected]
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Another famous resort in Lamai for serene and secluded comfort is the Banyan Tree Samui. It offers one- and two-bedroom private villas, each with its own infinity pool.
You’ll truly feel the privacy because there is ample forest space between villas. Think of lush trees and shrubbery separating you from the rest of the resort’s guests, like a hotel in the middle of the jungle—pretty cool, isn’t it?
Besides feeling the solitude, you can also begin your sweep of Koh Samui’s Michelin-featured spots to eat by sampling the food at one of the resort’s in-house restaurants, Saffron.
Pro tip:
Enjoy the sand and sea at Coral Bay Beach any time of the day without the touristy feel. Banyan Tree Samui guests have exclusive access to it!
Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort
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Address: 9/99 Moo 3, Chaweng Noi Beach, Surat Thani
Contact details: +66 77 915555
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Vana Belle (literally “forest” and “beautiful” in Thai and English, respectively) is hotel bigwig Marriott’s entry in Koh Samui’s luxury resort category. It’s mainly composed of 79 private villas and suites, each with a pool of its own.
There are suites overlooking the ocean, as well as the lush jungle greenery of the area. Aside from the accommodation, there are also two restaurants and a bar ready to serve scrumptious food and drink.
However, the icing on the cake is the management, with brilliant staff and butlers who just make the stay so comfy and pleasant.
Pro tip:
Vana Belle has one of the best parts of Chaweng Noi Beach on its frontage. Clean, almost snow-white sands and shallow waters ideal for swimming welcome resort guests and passersby.
Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort
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Address: 124/24 Moo 3, Lamai, Samui, Surat Thani
Contact details: +66 92 415 4947, +66 77 424 030, [email protected], [email protected]
Pricing: ฿฿
Check-in time: 2:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Pavilion Samui mixes class and economy attractively in resort stays. Its modern Thai motif is no-fuss, letting guests relish what’s good in Koh Samui, while still feeling something similar to home.
For those looking forward to swimming in a pool without getting unwanted attention, we highly suggest checking out the Hydro Pool and Premier Pool Villas. The former is therapeutic thanks to the heated pool water, while the latter is what you’d just expect.
Given that the resort is in a pretty crowded area, the consistent presence of security personnel to ensure that guests enjoy their privacy from the outside elements is commendable.
Pro tip:
Stay at the Pavilion Samui, and you won’t miss the Lamai Night Market. It’s a stone’s throw away!
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui
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Address: 96/3 Moo2 Tambon Lipa Noi, Amphoe Koh Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani
Contact details: +66 77 914 500, [email protected]
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
If you don’t mind going to the other side of the island (further away from the airport), then Nikki Beach Koh Samui is a spectacular choice. The vibes and the visuals are top-notch.
Guests here have access to its 75-metre (246-feet) swimming pool, but only those willing to indulge more will have their own private pool.
To do so, just book a luxury beachfront villa—complete with two king bedrooms, a spacious living space, outdoor dining, a garden, a pool you won’t ever get to share with other guests, and an unobstructed view of the Lipa Noi Beach.
Pro tip:
Nikki Beach isn’t particularly popular for its food, so we highly suggest exploring the Lipa Noi area for tasty finds, with Nanus, Jinda, and Mom’s Kitchen our top picks!
Bandara Spa Resort & Pool Villas, Samui
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Address: 178/2 Moo 1, Tambol Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Contact details: +66 77 245 795, +66 85 918 1638, LINE: @bandarasamui, [email protected]
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 2:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Bandara Samui is at the northern end of Koh Samui. Even though the sea at this side of the island is less pristine than the Crystal or Chaweng beaches, a stay at Bandara more than makes up for it.
Given the water quality, it’s great that Bandara has two villa options for those wanting a private pool to sprawl in. There’s the Courtyard Plunge Pool Villa, fit for those who like to swim deep, and the Garden Pool Villa for swimming in a normal depth.
To top it all, the whole resort has a modern, chic design, with tastefully decorated interiors that will make you feel rightfully pampered.
Pro tip:
Set aside at least one evening to visit the Fisherman’s Night Market. A short, 20-minute walk from Bandara Samui is all it takes to get there!
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
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Address: 9/123 Moo 5, Tambon Bophut
Contact details: +66 77 915 777
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Perhaps the biggest resort in Koh Samui in terms of land area is the Ritz-Carlton. Its iconic brand of hospitality is truly one for the ages, with some even considering it as one of the best resorts overall on the island.
The Ritz has cosy suites, but it’s the villas that shine because of their private pools. As the structures are carefully spaced throughout the resort, you would certainly feel the exclusivity even more.
Book a couple of nights at a Tropical, Exclusive, or Ultimate Pool Villa if you’re with a companion, or stay at the 3-bedroom Villa Kasara for a whole family affair. Stunning views will surround you, either way.
Pro tip:
Get your vitamin sea at Chaweng Beach, which is just about 20 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. Otherwise, you can also snorkel at the in-resort swim reef!
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
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Address: 99/9 Bophut Bay, Samui Island, Surat Thani
Contact details: 080 0279 6228 (toll-free, English), [email protected]
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Another resort you’ll find along the north’s Bo Phut beach is Anantara. Fun fact is that it also got featured in the third season of The White Lotus for a couple of scenes, so you can have an advanced glimpse of the resort by watching some episodes of the show.
The first thing that will catch your eye here is the landscaping. There is lush tropical greenery all around—shrubs, palm trees, and a stunning lily pond are just some of what you will see here every day.
The rooms are equally sublime, with a handful offering a private pool. Keep your eyes peeled for the availability of the Garden Pool Suite, Luxury Beach Front Pool Suite, or the Two Bedroom Pool Suite.
Pro tip:
Get your massages in-house, for they’re exceptional, but do your laundry outside the resort for a cheaper price.
Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui
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Address: 84 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani
Contact details: +66 77 913 750, [email protected]
Pricing: ฿฿฿
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Most resorts consider the tub to be part of the indoor bathroom, but not Garrya.
This one is actually quite famous for putting the tubs on the terraces of its suites for guests to enjoy the breathtaking views of Thongson Beach—risque for some, but not for others.
Another thing to look forward to at Garrya is its private pool suites. These are on a hillside, the pools are on the upper floor terrace, and thus also give guests the chance to unwind with stunning vistas of Koh Samui.
Pro tip:
Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui takes sustainability seriously. Seeing this place use lemongrass straws could initially make you scratch your head in wonder, but trust them and us: it doesn’t destroy the taste of the drinks!
