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Banyan Tree Samui

Name: Banyan Tree Samui
Address: 99, 9, Maret, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand, Koh Samui, Thailand
Price range: $$$$ ($930/night and up)
Rating: 4.8

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Banyan Tree Samui

Koh Samui • Lamai • OVER THE TOP

avg. $930 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

Hillside pool villas on Koh Samui's quieter coast, each with private infinity pools and pan-Asian interiors.

Best for: Travelers who read buildings and seek privacy

Highlights:

88 pool villas cascading down forested hillside without landscape flattening
Each villa has private infinity pool and Gulf of Thailand views
Pan-Asian interiors: dark timber joinery, rattan panels, lacquered gold artwork

Serene-sophisticatedsecluded

PB hotel design editorial

Carved into a forested hillside above Lamai Beach on Koh Samui's quieter southeastern coast, the resort that became Banyan Tree Samui solved a problem that defeats most hillside properties: how to distribute 88 pool villas across dramatically uneven terrain without either flattening the landscape or severing guests from it. The answer was a cascading village of individual pavilions stepping down through coconut palms and tropical canopy toward a private white-sand bay, each structure given its own infinity pool and framed views of the Gulf of Thailand. The massing, visible from the water as a series of hip-roofed forms dissolving into vegetation, avoids the stacked-balcony logic of conventional resort hotels entirely. Inside, the interiors work a considered version of pan-Asian luxe: dark-stained timber joinery framing floor-to-ceiling glazing, woven rattan wall panels as textural counterpoint to white plaster ceilings, and large-format artwork in lacquered gold and bronze providing focal weight above each bed. Coffered ceilings with backlit panels lend warmth to the villa rooms, while the open-sided restaurant pavilion — its bracketed ceiling articulated with dark timber banding, furnished with woven rattan club chairs and dark-wood dining tables — pivots to face the headland and sea simultaneously. The tiled infinity pool at mid-slope, surfaced in jade-green mosaic, functions less as amenity than as the resort's visual anchor, its color calibrated to echo the water beyond rather than compete with it.

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About

Set on a pristine private beach, the 88 all-pool villa Banyan Tree Samui features the best elements of a tropical getaway with the convenience of being just 19 km from Samui International Airport. Overlooking the sapphire waters of scenic Lamai Bay, the resort is nestled in a series of cascading terraces on a private hill cove in the south-eastern coast of Koh Samui.

Amenities

Free Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Free Parking

Spa

Beachfront

Beach Access

Pool

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Kids Activities

Banyan Tree Samui Reviews

3,137 reviews

"A huge thank you to Banyan Tree Samui for being such an incredible host to my husband and I during our stay. Every little detail, every warm smile, and every thoughtful gesture made this birthday getaway so memorable and special for us. Special thanks to dear Dada for your love, care, and for always putting me first above all else. No matter the request, you always did your very best to accommodate me with such sincerity and warmth. You are truly one of a kind and definitely the best host ever! ❤️ To Ocha and the wonderful team at Saffron — Melon, Seven, Bee, Luna, Amy, and Diamond — thank you for taking such good care of me, for the beautiful birthday cake, and for the lovely birthday song that made my evening so touching and unforgettable. Thank you Nicha as well for warmly showing us the room and making us feel so welcomed from the very beginning. We leave with hearts so full of gratitude and beautiful memories. Thank you once again, Banyan Tree Samui, for making this celebration so meaningful and special for us. ❤️"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 23, 2026

"Following a fantastic experience at another Banyan Tree hotel we had high expectations for this one and it did not disappoint. From check in to check out the experience was flawless. We stayed in a luxury ocean view villa. The views were stunning and the room was luxurious. The staff couldn't do enough to make sure everything was perfect for you and we felt really looked after during our stay. If you're looking for luxury with a stunning view on a private beach, this place is for you. We are looking forward to booking our next Banyan Tree hotel in the future"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 22, 2026

"Had an amazing stay here! We also got the massage from Cherlene and she was so amazing! Will definitely come back~"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 20, 2026

"I had the balinese massage with tiara , she was excellent and professional. The massage was very relaxing and can treat my office syndrome symptoms very well. The receptionist Bella also very helpful and warm welcoming, she explained the various massage package clearly so you can choose the one that best suits with you."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 19, 2026

"Amazing experience! Doa is highly professional, attentive, and completely relieved all my muscle tension. Highly recommended!""

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 19, 2026

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