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Banyan Tree Samui

Name: Banyan Tree Samui
Address: 99, 9, Maret, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand, Koh Samui, Thailand
Rating: 4.8

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Banyan Tree Samui

Koh Samui • Lamai • OVER THE TOP

avg. $930 / night

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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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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

Internet

Kids Activities

Banyan Tree Samui Reviews

3,104 reviews

"The layout of the villas was exceptional with most being invisible from each other and from the narrow twisting roadways which are traversed by all on little golf type buggies. Walking is discouraged and waiting times were generally 3-5 minutes ( a max of 8-10 would be most unusual) A truly spectacular wilderness of greenery and enormous boulders surrounded all buggy roads. The food and attention to service was without reproach and the villas were spacious , refined and very private"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 20, 2026

"Excellent SPA and experience. I recomand 100%. Thanks also to Leak from the SPA staff, very good expérience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 20, 2026

"Amazing romantic getaway in a villa. We had a view of the water, felt really secluded and the room was spacious and well kept. We ended up spending the entire vacation on property- except for when we rented a private boat through the hotel, which was incredible and absolutely worth the expense. If you can afford it I would highly recommend it as the other tour boats were very busy and we had the freedom to go where we wanted. Breakfast buffet was busy but the staff handle it well; lovely view and great selection."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 18, 2026

"The spa experience was wonderful, the massage therapist JALLEE was extremely professional, gentle touch with strong pressure. The room was very clean and tidy, overall a very relaxing experience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 15, 2026

"We had a wonderful stay and would like to especially thank our villa host, Mint, for taking such great care of us. The service throughout our stay was excellent and very thoughtful. Our room was beautiful, in a great location, and perfectly prepared for our honeymoon. The romantic decoration in the room made our stay even more special and memorable. We truly appreciated the effort put into making this occasion so meaningful for us. The Saffron dinner was also amazing – the food was delicious and beautifully presented. We would also like to compliment the staff members Diamond, Melon, and Luna. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Their warm and professional service made a big difference to our overall experience. Thank you to the entire team for such a memorable stay. We are truly impressed and hope to return again in the future."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 12, 2026

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