Clifftop boulder villas
Teak pavilions step down a granite cliff to a sheltered cove, oriented toward quiet water rather than island nightlife.
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Infinity pools
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Private spa villas
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Rooftop bar
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Herbal steam room
What it’s good at
Notable
Teak pavilions and sunken reflection-pool tables contour around massive natural granite boulders.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Young honeymooning couples and equally loved-up retirees happily mingle at Silavadee, a boutique resort built across a hillside on a quiet peninsula on the east coast of Samui.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Steps lead down to a secluded snorkelling cove, and a regular shuttle connects guests to Lamai and Chaweng.
The rooms
In the pool villas, glass doors open onto private plunge pools fitted with submerged aqua-jet massage beds.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two freshwater infinity pools open across the sea, one set along the cliff edge and another down near the beach.
The spa
Five private spa villas host herbal scrubs and massage therapies using organic PAñPURI formulations.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines face full-height ocean windows, alongside a dedicated on-site Muay Thai boxing ring.
Bar
SUN
Sunken stools sit inside the pool for daytime drinks, and timber platforms jut over the rocks for open-air meals.
At the table
Rooftop bar STAR serves evening cocktails above Lamai Bay. Across the cliff, Moon serves fresh seafood beside a glass-walled wine cellar.
How it began
The Soonthonvasu family acquired this headland before Koh Samui developed, naming the resort Silavadee, Thai for 'beautiful rock'.
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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.