Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui

Intrepid explorers and casual travelers alike will find legendary hospitality, five-star services and 175 exquisite suites and pool villas ready to welcome them at the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui. The hotel’s accommodations echo the design aesthetics of local architecture, with artful touches like natural wood-tone accents and flooring, as well as open-air terraces and private pool spaces fostering a sense of connection with the island. In-house facilities include a fitness center and Muay Thai gym stocked with a full range of state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight training equipment, plus a full-service spa offering a selection of both modern and age-old healing treatments. For guests looking to venture out, nearby activities include snorkeling at one of the most beautiful reefs in Southeast Asia, visiting a local Buddhist temple home to a 12-meter-high gold Buddha, touring some of the area’s fishing villages and taking a gastronomic journey through a local market. Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui guests also have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a private ocean excursion on the hotel's speedboat or Lumba-Lumba yacht.

Why We Love This Hotel

Harmonious Living: Rooms and suites at the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui are designed as airy, private havens of complete island relaxation. Landscaped gardens, open-air terraces and roomy floorplans with abundant natural light are standard.

Gastronomic Delights: While the outlying parts of the island are home to excellent opportunities to sample local cuisine, Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui guests need only step out of their rooms to find four different gourmet restaurants, plus two bar and lounge offerings.

Legendary Hospitality: It’s no secret that luxury travelers should expect nothing but the best when it comes to services and hospitality when staying at any Ritz-Carlton hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui is no exception, with five-star services including private butlers, children’s activities and babysitting, private airport transfers and much more.

Hotel Group: Ritz Carlton
Destination: Samui, Thailand
Hotel Type: Resort
Location Type: Beachfront

Amenities

Bar/pub
Childcare Services
Concierge
Cribs/infant Beds Available
Fitness Center
Fitness Classes
Kids Club
Outdoor Pool
Poolside Bar
Private Beach
Restaurant
Shuttle Service
Spa
Tennis Court
Water Sports
Wi-Fi In Public Areas
Yoga Classes/instruction On Site

Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui accommodations include a variety of suite and villa types fea turing either views of landscaped gardens or panoramic ocean scenes. All lodging o ptions are appointed with contemporary Thai design touches, spacious living spaces and bedrooms, furnishings with soothing color palette tones, and expansive outdoor areas with private swimming pools. All 175 suites and villas also come with the comp lete range of five-star amenities that luxury travelers have come to expect of the Ritz -Carlton brand. Among these in-room amenities are king-size beds with feather duv ets and plush pillows, indoor and outdoor showers, fully stocked mini refreshment ba rs, high-definition LCD TVs with a range of satellite channels, and spacious, natural- stone-themed bathrooms filled with natural light.

Select Terrace Suite

With 1,044 square feet of space, Select Terrace Suites are a luxurious suite option with sweeping views of either the Gulf of Thailand or the resort. Bedrooms feature either one king-size or two Super Single beds, and there is an oversized terrace with a daybed as well as a living area.

Two-Bedroom Suite

These suites have the capacity for up to four guests over 2,002 square feet of space. There are two bedrooms; one with a king-size bed and the other with two Super Single beds. Views look out to the hotel’s well-manicured tropical garden from the suite’s oversized terrace, which also includes a daybed and dining area.

Exclusive Pool Villa

At 1,044 square feet, these villas feature either ocean or resort views, a king-size bed and a private pool. There is an oversized terrace with a dining area and sun loungers, plus a separate living area in addition to all standard Ritz-Carlton amenities.

Ultimate Pool Villa

Similar to the Exclusive Pool Villa, these rooms are also 1,044 square feet in size and feature panoramic ocean views by default thanks to their clifftop location. The villa’s bedroom has a king-size bed with feather duvets and plush pillows, while the natural stone-designed bathroom comes with luxurious Asprey bathroom amenities, as well as a separate bathtub and shower room with a rain showerhead.

Villa Kasara

These villas cover an expansive 2,745 square feet and have three bedrooms with two king-size beds and two queen-size beds, each with duvets and feather-soft pillows. Other features include a large private swimming pool, spacious living and dining room areas, and an al fresco rooftop dining area.

The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui offers state-of-the-art spa and fitness center facilities f or guests’ enjoyment. The Spa Village Koh Samui has much more to offer than the av erage health and wellness facility, with eight treatment suites, three massage pavilio ns, a yoga pavilion, a lap pool with cabanas, and a health bar. Luxury travelers will als o want to experience the spa’s signature “Songkran Shower,” a pre-spa ritual inspire d by the annual Songkran Thai New Year water festival. For guests looking to keep u p with their daily fitness regimen, or simply looking to squeeze in a workout or two w hile on vacation, the in-house fitness center is equipped with everything needed for t ravelers of all fitness levels. The fitness center also functions as a Muay Thai Gym w here guests can experience this “art of eight limbs” in which the body mimics weapo ns of war. Practicing this revered skill in the company of trained professionals is an e xcellent way to get a workout in while also immersing oneself in a unique Thai cultura l experience.

Boat excursions

Charter Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui's speedboat or yacht for ocean excursions to neighboring islands and special areas such as Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan and Angthong National Marine Park - all great destinations for snorkeling, sunset cruising, or simply exploration.

Fitness Center

With its own Muay Thai Gym and classes available with expert trainers and yoga professionals, the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui’s fitness facilities are unique while offering all of the modern standards in workout and weight-training equipment.

Ritz Kids

Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui is a family-friendly resort with plenty of activities for young guests, which are focused around the four pillars of water, land, environmental responsibility and culture. Daily scheduled things to do include mini-golf, kids' Muay Thai, batik painting, scavenger hunts, sandcastle building sessions, snorkeling, fish feeding and movie time, among many others.

Spa Village Koh Samui

At the Spa Village Koh Samui, the finest local ingredients are sourced and employed for personalized treatments and the in-house health bar. Uplifting, traditional Thai healing practices incorporate coconut, healing herbs, water therapy, and fresh flowers. One of the treatment offerings on the menu is a 120-minute, coconut-themed session called “Samui’s Coconut Heritage.” Other such treatments include the “Blessed Flowers” and “Thai Aquatic Freedom” sessions.

Swimming Pool

In addition to private pools included in villa accommodation, there is also a stunning beachfront infinity-style outdoor swimming pool for guest use, plus Thailand's only ocean swimming pool (seasonal and subject to weather conditions).

Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to in-house dini ng, with four restaurants and two bar/lounges to choose from, as well as a variety of private dining events and experiences. Restaurants mirror the island’s offerings: chili -spiked southern cuisine, bustling food markets and locally-sourced ingredients prov ide the main sources of culinary inspiration. While the four restaurants – Shook!, Baa n Talat, Sea Salt, and Pak Thai – are all centered on southern Thai cuisine as a gastro nomic focus, guests will also find Western and international dishes on offer. Tides an d One Rai, the hotel’s two bar and lounge options, offer incredible views and a relaxe d ambiance coupled with gourmet small bites and mixologist-crafted cocktails.

Baan Talat

Translating to “Market House” in Thai, Baan Talat is an immersive outdoor dining experience where guests may select from a vast and authentic selection of Thai street food dishes. Guests may also browse the market stalls for handmade wares and souvenirs produced by local artisans.

One Rai

This centrally-located bar is ideal for a quick cocktail before dinner or a snack before venturing out for the evening. Maki sushi rolls are also served, making for a delectable pairing with specially-crafted cocktails.

Pak Tai

The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui’s most traditional Thai restaurant, Pak Tai features southern Thai dishes perfected through generations. Diners enjoy private alcoves and nightly live cultural dances or musical acts accompany the exquisite gastronomic experience.

Sea Salt

This restaurant has a casual pool and beachside atmosphere, offering both lunch and dinner options. Evenings feature dishes incorporating fresh seafood and other local produce, while international comfort creations dominate during the daytime.

Shook!

Serving both breakfast and dinner, Shook! is equal parts homemade bakery delights and refined steakhouse. Breakfast offerings showcase the best of local and international options for starting the day, while dinners served on select days of the week revolve around prime cuts of steak and fresh seafood.

Tides

Tides offers refreshing, island-inspired signature cocktails that are well-suited to the beach resort setting; freshly made citrus-cured specialties are also available from an in-house cevicheria.

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