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Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui, Thailand · Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
Bill Bensley designed this 2007 hillside resort around every one of the site's 856 coconut trees. He kept every tree standing, so palms grow up through villa decks and even interior rooms. Every one of the 71 all-villa accommodations has a private infinity pool overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. HBO filmed Season 3 of The White Lotus here in 2024, using the hillside villas, breakfast terrace, and pool as the main White Lotus Thailand resort.
- 71 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Neighborhood: Tambon Mae Nam
- Rooms from 1,108 sq ft (103 m²)
- Architect: Bill Bensley; Lek Bunnag
- Interiors: Bill Bensley
About Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand
- During construction, Bill Bensley preserved all 856 original coconut trees on the former plantation site; some grow directly through villa floors and rooftops.
- Every one of the 71 villas has a private infinity pool, an unusually high ratio for a resort of this scale.
- The resort's all-suite format, no standard hotel rooms, only private pool villas and residences, is rare among Four Seasons properties in Southeast Asia.
- Won Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2025 Best Beach & Island Resort Thailand and DestinAsian 2025 Readers' Choice Best Resort Thailand.
- HBO filmed Season 3 of The White Lotus here in 2024: the all-villa hillside estate was the principal White Lotus Thailand stay-hotel, with breakfast sequences shot on property (dinner and spa were filmed at other Thai resorts).
History
The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui opened in February 2007 on the site of a former coconut orchard, preserving 856 existing trees to integrate harmoniously with the landscape. Designed by Bensley Design Studios with Jirachai Rengthong, it embodies traditional Southern Thai residences using tropical hardwoods, blending authentic island lifestyle with contemporary luxury. It has earned acclaim for its sustainable design and serene luxury retreat status.
The setting
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui occupies the seclusion of Angthong on the island's northwestern tip, its all-villa estate cascading down coconut-palm-studded hillside to a private beach cove on Laem Yai Bay. The northwest corner is among Koh Samui's most sparsely developed: dense tropical vegetation drops to calm Gulf waters, with the limestone pinnacles of Ang Thong National Marine Park visible from villa terraces across the horizon. Some 20 kilometres from the airport, the remove is intentional — a guarantee of quiet rare elsewhere on the island — while private boat excursions to the 42-island Ang Thong archipelago depart directly from the resort, making the northwest tip the island's most compelling address for nature-immersed seclusion. 9 km from Mae Name Beach. 10 km from Hin Lat Waterfall.
Restaurants and bars
- KOH Thai Kitchen & Bar — Restaurant · Thai
- Pla Pla — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- CoCoRum — Restaurant
Experiences
- Thai Elements spa rituals (Din, Nam, Lom and Fai) — Signature spa rituals based on the four Thai elements of earth, water, wind and fire, at The Secret Garden Spa.
- Muay Thai Boxing Ring — Learn the basics of Muay Thai or perfect technique with a professional trainer.
- Coral talk and snorkelling — On-site coral talk and snorkelling activity listed by the hotel.
- Coconut petanque tournament — On-site coconut petanque tournament listed by the hotel.
- Banana leaf and palm making — On-site craft activity in which guests make items from banana leaf and palm.
- Thai language class — On-site Thai language class listed by the hotel.
Amenities
- private beach
- 50m infinity pool
- Secret Garden Spa
- Muay Thai ring
- tennis courts
- yoga
- kids club
- yacht charters
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Water sports
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Andrew Harper Editors Choice (2025)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- DestinAsian 2025 Readers' Choice Best Resort Thailand
- Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2025 Best Beach + Island Resort Thailand
- Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
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