Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort: Stay in Bophut, Koh Samui

The resort offers 106 rooms and suites with sea or garden views, each featuring a private balcony with a lounge area. The bathrooms open into the room and include a bathtub for two people. Rooms are decorated in Southern Thai style, and all have air conditioning and ceiling fans.

Guests can eat at two on-site restaurants: Thin Tai for Thai dishes and Guilty for a South American dining experience with Peruvian plates and Nikkei influences. The hotel also provides customizable private beach dining with a personal chef. A pool bar serves drinks during happy hour from 5pm to 7pm.

The award-winning Anantara Spa has standalone treatment suites and offers massages, body scrubs, facials, and spa packages. The hotel runs a fitness center with a personal trainer, yoga classes, and a steam room. Guests can use non-motorized water sports equipment like kayaks and paddleboards at no extra cost.

A kids' club provides supervised activities, board games, and outdoor play equipment. The resort also offers babysitting services and children's playgrounds. Family rooms are available, and the hotel can arrange themed dinner nights and cooking classes for all ages.

The hotel sits on Bophut Beach, 850 meters from Fisherman's Village, and is a 15-minute drive from Samui Airport. Guests can book a Mercedes Benz airport shuttle or rent cars at the property. The resort also offers currency exchange, a tour desk, and concierge service.

Awards: Luxury Hotel Awards - Best Luxury Resort in Thailand; World Travel Awards - Thailand's Leading Resort

Design: Landscaped by architect Bill Bensley

Dining: Unique South American restaurant Guilty

Wellness: Multi-day wellness retreats and personal training

Activities: Complimentary kayaking and paddleboarding

Proximity: 5-minute walk to Fisherman's Village night market

Transport: Mercedes Benz airport shuttle available