The Ritz Carlton, Koh Samui

The deceptively spacious one and two-bedroom suites are set on terraces in the higher enclaves of the resort. Each comes with either a terrace or a balcony furnished with a day bed, an airy bathroom with an egg-shaped bath and separate shower, as well as a living space which can be screened off to separate the quarters. Villas are set in the lower grounds of the resort, each designed to utilise the natural lighting whilst simultaneously providing privacy. Guests staying in an Exclusive Pool Villa can watch the rising and setting of the sun over the resort of and the sea. The Ultimate Pool Villas have uninterrupted views of The Gulf of Thailand. For large families or a party travelling together, Villa Kasara boasts three bedrooms overlooking the resort, a large private pool, as well as spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Dining options are delectable and plentiful. At the heart of the resort is the open aired Shook!, open for breakfast and dinner offering a mouth-watering diverse range of local and international cuisine. Pak Tai is a the al fresco Thai offering, serving the very best of traditional Southern Thai Cuisine and fusion Thai dishes. Baan Talat, meaning ‘market house’, brings the Thai market experience to the resort every Saturday, featuring stalls brimming with local delicacies, handicrafts and souvenirs. Sea Salt is the casual dining option, open for breakfast and dinner, serving international favourites, freshly made ice creams and in the evening, freshly grilled catch of the day. Tides, is the perfect place for a cocktail or two whilst chilling in the beautifully designed free form swimming pool, adjacent to one of The Ritz Carlton’s two secluded beaches, whilst One Rai is the sophisticated circular lounge, perfect for sunset drinks.

The Spa at The Ritz Carlton, is one of the most extensive on the island. Contained within its own private area of the resort, the spa features treatment rooms, a lap pool, cabanas and a yoga pavilion. For total rejuvenation, the Spa features its own Health Bar, serving freshly blended smoothies, charcoal shots and refreshing coconuts.

As with all Ritz Carltons worldwide, Ritz Kids offers an array of immersive and engaging classes based on the surroundings in which the resort is located. Kids can try their hand at cooking classes, snorkelling in the sheltered reef under the watchful eye of The Ritz Kids staff, as well as Kids Muay Thai Classes. Adults can also try their hands (and feet) at Muay Thai in the custom-built ring, the only one on the island. Guests can play tennis, surf, sail, kayak, paddle board and snorkel to their heart’s content. The hotel’s speedboat can also be used for excursions to Koh Phanagn, Anthong Marine Park and Dolphin watching to name a few if you can bear to tear yourself away from this all-encompassing, experience of a resort.