Koh Samui, ThailandFisherman's Village
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
Water-garden beach resort
Fisherman's Village Koh Samui, Thailand
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
AnantaraWater-garden beach resort
Days here move between quiet lily ponds and calm shores, from morning yoga to sunset cocktails on the sand.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tropical gardens landscaped by Bill Bensley surround rippling lotus ponds and shaded stone paths.
Notable
Glass-walled treatment pavilions beside lotus ponds house open-air soaking tubs and rain showers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
When a hotel cares enough to shell out for the services of an architect of Bill Bensley’s stature, chances are the hotel will be obsessive in other areas as well.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Fisherman's Village is a short walk away, where preserved wooden shophouses host open-air seafood grills and night markets.
The rooms
Sliding teak doors open to deep terrazzo bathtubs made for two. Balconies look out across the lush grounds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sculpted monkey fountains spout water into the beachfront infinity pool, which borders the sand under tall palms.
The spa and gym
Cardio machines line the vaulted timber gym, and spa treatment rooms open onto private courtyards with daybed swings.
At the table
Candlelit terraces serve southern Thai dishes by the water, and wicker loungers surround the open-air beach bar.
How it began
The grounds once held a coconut plantation, transformed into dense water gardens that later set the scene for The White Lotus.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.