Koh Samui, ThailandMae Nam
W Koh Samui
Headland pool-villa resort
Mae Nam Koh Samui, Thailand
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottHeadland pool-villa resort
Secluded villas keep days quiet and private. Come sunset, the headland terrace gathers a social crowd for cocktails and music.
What it’s good at
Notable
A twenty-six-acre headland estate with private beach kayaking and nightly fire shows.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the most eye-catching element is simply the view from the hilltop lobby, where the sea appears to merge seamlessly with the infinity pool.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Fisherman's Village is a short drive away for evening dining, and the Big Buddha temple is twenty minutes by car.
The rooms
Every villa opens onto an enclosed patio and private plunge pool, with pale wood floors and bright red accents.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and pool
Five standalone pavilions house treatment suites for Lanna Tok Sen mallet therapy, and a long lap pool edges the beach.
Restaurant
Namu
Indoor tables and a shaded beachfront terrace look onto the sea, serving modern Japanese dishes steps from the water.
Bar
SIP & Beach Grill
Green lounge seats rest directly on the sand, and the beach kitchen serves casual grill fare during sunset DJ sessions.
At the table
A curved wood-paneled bar sits beneath a tiered ceiling canopy, serving cocktails and spirits beside woven pod seating.
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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.