Six Senses Koh Samui should be a synonym for paradise. It’s not often that we come across a hotel so perfect that we are left stuck for words. It is the embodiment of hideaway perfection. It is beautiful. Utterly captivating, it is a rustic beachside retreat with views that will blow your mind. So whip out your embroidered linen kaftan, don your favourite bikini and those tortoise shell Wayfarers, for you have arrived in the promised land.
This is a place of tranquility and privacy. Each of the 66 villas have been designed to maximise views and minimise intrusion from the outside world. Our favourites are the ocean view pool villas that cascade down the hillside; they are split-level, with the bedroom on the upper deck and the pool lower down, both with magnificent views over the gulf of Siam. But given the awesome infinity pool that seamlessly blends into the turquoise sea and the cobalt sky, it’s honestly no hardship to take an alternative Hideaway villa, which comes with its own private external deck, perfect for lounging around.
One of our favorite experiences is an early morning kayak over to the Koh Som, a tiny island a little more than a stone’s throw away. The kayaking is great fun and a brilliant substitute for the monotony of the treadmill.
Samui is a small island so most things are within striking distance. Head over to the next bay and go for a evening stroll with something to eat in one of the many excellent restaurants in Bophut’s Fisherman’s Village.