Koh Samui, ThailandLamai
Rocky's Boutique Resort
Granite cove resort
Lamai Koh Samui, Thailand
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Veranda CollectionGranite cove resort
Tucked against coastal boulders south of Lamai, this intimate boutique retreat centers on relaxed Gulf views and boulder-perched dining.
What it’s good at
Notable
Two swimming pools, private cove beaches, and kayak excursions along Lamai's coastal rocks.
Listed
An open-air dining pavilion built into granite boulders, beside guestrooms in earthy neutrals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Three small beaches, each sheltered by granite rock formations, give the property a sense of enclosure that larger resorts can't manufacture.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Downtown Lamai sits a short walk up the coast, offering a quieter, slower rhythm than northern Chaweng.
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The rooms
Bedrooms use soft neutral tones and woven fabrics, and newer Lofty categories open onto wide balconies facing the water.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A freeform pool borders the rocky shoreline, and an upper garden pool connects directly to swim-out guestrooms.
The spa and gym
The fitness room looks through full-height glass into tropical greenery, and open-air palapas host beachfront Thai massages.
Restaurant
The Dining Room
Tables look straight out across the water under woven lanterns, serving fresh seafood alongside Saturday barbecue buffets.
At the table
The Bistro cooks over an Italian grill beside the garden pool, and lantern-lit tables can be set on the sand.
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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.