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The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand · Ritz-Carlton · High Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui opened in October 2017 on a former coconut plantation, still the largest resort landholding on the island's northeastern coast at 58 acres. A Swim Reef holding more than 50 species of fish, billed as the largest man-made swim reef in Southeast Asia, sits beside two private beaches and a 3,800-square-metre Spa Village.
- 175 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: Bophut
- Rooms from 1,001 sq ft (93 m²)
- Interiors: IDr Zaidan Tahir
About The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
- Coconut timber from the old plantation is woven through the architecture on a 58-acre site that remains one of the largest single resort footprints on Koh Samui.
- The Swim Reef, a temperate man-made marine habitat, is home to more than 50 species of fish and is billed as the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, so guests snorkel without leaving the property.
- YTL Hotels developed the resort with Marriott International, extending a partnership that by 2017 covered nine properties across Asia-Pacific and Europe, three years after their jointly developed houses in Phuket.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,001 sq ft (93 m²).
History
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui opened in 2017 on the site of a former coconut plantation spanning 58 acres on the island's northeastern coast. Developed by YTL Hotels with Marriott International, it honors that heritage in coconut timber and natural materials while blending Ritz-Carlton service with southern Thai culture. Recently renovated suites and pool villas emphasize spacious retreats that follow the Samui way of life.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui sits within a private bay on the island's northeastern tip in Tambon Bophut, its 58 acres developed on a former coconut plantation whose timber and natural materials echo the estate's agricultural heritage. Thongson Bay Beach, a quiet cove of fine sand, is an eleven-minute walk, and the more expansive Thongson Beach lies eighteen minutes on foot. The celebrated Wat Plai Laem temple, with its lakeside 18-armed Guanyin statue, is twenty minutes away. Six kilometres from Samui Airport and surrounded by a corridor of landmark luxury resorts, the plantation scale, natural coconut groves and private bay combine to give this north-coast address an exclusivity of space and provenance rare on any island in the Gulf. 3 km from Big Buddha statue.
Restaurants and bars
- Shook! — Restaurant
- Pak Tai — Restaurant · Thai
- Sea Breeze Grill — Poolside · Seafood
- The Ranch — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- The View Dining — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Baan Talat — Restaurant · Thai
- One Rai — Restaurant · Indian
- Sea Salt — Restaurant · Thai
Amenities
- Spa Village Koh Samui (Thai therapies, yoga, lap pool)
- beachfront infinity pool, ocean swim pool (seasonal), swim reef
- 2 secluded beaches
- fitness center, Muay Thai, tennis, Ritz Kids, snorkeling, kayaking
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Private beach
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide recommended
- Green Leaf Foundation (3 Leaf)
- MICHELIN Guide
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