Koh Samui, ThailandTaling Ngam
InterContinental Koh Samui Resort
Terraced cliffside resort
Taling Ngam Koh Samui, Thailand
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGTerraced cliffside resort
Villas and open-air decks descend the jungle cliffside to a white-sand beach, directly facing the Five Islands.
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Clifftop infinity pool
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Thai bodywork spa
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Clifftop sunset bar
What it’s good at
Listed
Cliffside villas include sea-facing sundecks, deep soaking tubs, and club lounge access.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Taling Ngam sits on Koh Samui's quiet southwest coast, bordered by coconut plantations far from the island's busier towns.
The rooms
Most rooms look across the Gulf of Thailand, and cliffside villas add deep soaking tubs on open sundecks.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A wide infinity pool lines the beach, and color-coded pools are tucked into the palm-covered hillside.
The spa
Teak-paneled suites host traditional Thai bodywork, followed by herbal tea ceremonies on sea-facing relaxation balconies.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the pier, and the fitness room hosts coached Muay Thai boxing sessions.
Air Bar
The clifftop bar serves cocktails over the gulf, accompanied by daily live saxophone and guitar sets at sunset.
How it began
The property opened in 1993 as Koh Samui's first luxury resort, claiming an isolated bluff overlooking the bay.
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The medals
Gold
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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.