Chaweng Koh Samui, Thailand
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
Centara HotelsColonial beachfront enclave
Breezy colonial architecture meets beachfront ease, where sculpted chandeliers lead out to turquoise infinity pools with submerged loungers.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Interiors feature whitewashed oak, antique bronze metalwork, carved wooden screens, and marble-topped personal cocktail stations.
Remarkable
Sprawling beachfront infinity pools with submerged loungers, complimentary catamarans, and five distinct dining and cocktail venues.
Notable
Dedicated butler service for pool suites, private pool villas, and bespoke dining crafted with theatrical flair.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s more exclusive than its sister hotels on the island, with a stunning pair of waterfront swimming pools — a vast, turquoise-tiled infinity pool…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along a quiet southern stretch of Chaweng Beach, the resort stays peaceful while remaining walking distance from local night markets.
The rooms
Rooms feature carved wooden screens, furnished terraces, and personal marble bars stocked with cocktail shakers and martini glasses.
The pool and lounge
Bring a swimsuit.
The beachfront infinity pool incorporates a swim-up bar framed by swaying coconut palms.
The spa
Therapists escort you through the organic herb garden to pick botanicals for custom massage oils and poultices.
Gym and yoga pavilion
An open-air pavilion hosts morning yoga by the sea, and the 24-hour gym faces lush garden greenery.
Salt Society Beach Bar & Kitchen
Set directly on the sand, this open-air beach club serves fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and Sunday brunch.
At the table
The Gin Run pours dozens of house-infused botanical recipes, and dining counters serve modern Thai dishes.
How it began
After two decades as a beach resort, a complete down-to-the-studs overhaul in 2021 launched Centara's flagship luxury Reserve brand.
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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.