Koh Samui, ThailandChoeng Mon
Meliá Koh Samui
Teak barge resort
Teak barge resort
A beach resort shaped by Thai seafaring heritage, where converted trading vessels and garden waterways lead down to the bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Century-old teak rice barges converted into duplex suites along a nautical garden layout.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The most distinctive feature has to be the Boat Suites, a series of teak barges…converted into self-contained villa-like suites.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Choeng Mon Beach offers calm water and quiet sands, just five kilometres north of Chaweng's lively nightlife strip.
The rooms
Two-story Boat Suites occupy restored teak barges, while pool-access rooms open directly into the lagoon.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A two-level beachfront pool has sunken loungers facing the bay, and the lagoon pool incorporates hydrotherapy jets.
The spa
Private suites host Thai massages and body wraps. Thermal facilities include an infrared sauna and a herbal steam room.
The gym
Full-height windows look out onto the gardens, and the fitness room holds cardio machines, weights, and morning yoga.
At the table
The Breeza grills fresh seafood over charcoal beside the beach, and Boat's Bar mixes drinks behind a hull-shaped counter.
How it began
The property revitalised the Imperial Boat House resort, preserving vintage rice barges that once traded across the Gulf of Thailand.
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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.