Koh Samui, ThailandFisherman's Village
Marasca Samui
Boho-chic Chaweng Beach resort
Fisherman's Village Koh Samui, Thailand
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarascaBoho-chic Chaweng Beach resort
Days run from slow morning wellness on northern Chaweng to social afternoons around the open-air beach club.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
At the quieter end of Chaweng Beach, Marasca pitches itself somewhere between holistic retreat and beach club destination, and manages both without either suffering.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Northern Chaweng Beach has quieter sand than the central strip, and Fisherman's Village sits a short drive away.
The rooms
Select ground-floor rooms open onto terraces with private plunge pools, finished in warm limewash and bright local ceramics.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The main swimming pool runs through the palm-lined courtyard, reaching right down to the sand.
The spa
Treatment rooms hold deep soaking tubs, and massages draw on warm lava shells and local moringa oil.
Restaurant
Cabanas Beach Club Koh Samui
Open food counters serve freshly baked pizzas and tacos, and the beach bar mixes cocktails with house-made cordials.
How it began
The name comes from the Marasca cherry, inspiring daily details like afternoon scoops from a courtyard ice cream cart.
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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.