THAILAND – Koh Samui – Banyan Tree Samui

Overlooking the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui is nestled amid the lush jungle of a private bay in Lamai.

Theme

Classic

Country - City

Thailand - Koh Samui

Market segment

Thematic Leisure

Official category

5*

Easia category

Deluxe

Total number of rooms

81

Price level

$$$$

Traveller made amenities

Yes

Description

Overlooking the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui is nestled amid the lush jungle of a private bay in Lamai. This luxury all-pool villa resort in Samui combines the elements of a tropical getaway with a pristine beach, spa escapes, dining offerings, locally-infused experiences, a personal Villa Host concierge and unparalleled views.

 

Selling Points

  • Private beach nestled between the hubs of Lamai and Chaweng
  • Award-winning spa featuring The Rainforest – Koh Samui’s only hydrotherapy spa experience
  • A selection of stunning one- and two-bedroom private villas featuring some of the largest private pools on the island
  • A dedicated Villa Host is assigned to each villa to serve as a personal concierge throughout the guest’s stay
  • Private luxury speedboat for marine excursions

Time Transport

FROMTOKM DURATIONBY ROAD CONDITION
HotelSamui International Airport1540 minutesCarGood
HotelWat Plai Laem1540 minutesCarGood
HotelBeach0,05Direct AccessWalkGood

Easia's recommend room type

  • Deluxe Pool Villa (1 Bedroom) – Max 3 Persons (included extra bed)
  • Partial Ocean View Pool (1 Bedroom) – Max 3 Persons (included extra bed)
  • Ocean View Pool Villa (1 Bedroom) – Max 3 Persons (included extra bed)
  • Horizon Hillcrest Pool Villa (1 Bedroom) – Max 3 Persons (included extra bed)
  • Royal Banyan Ocean Pool Villa ( 1 Bedroom) – Max 3 Persons (included extra bed)
  • Family Ocean Pool Villa (2 Bedrooms) – Max 5 Persons (included extra bed)

Room configuration

Connecting rooms

Yes

Extra bed

Yes

King bed

Yes

Queen bed

Yes

Twin beds

No

Services

24 hour reception

24h security service

Afternoon Tea

Airport transfer

Babysitting

Buffet Breakfast

Catering (beach, river, cave, other)

Chef- Prepared meals and cooking lession

Children Activities

Children Swimming Pool

Complimentary bottle of water

Complimentary fresh towel

Concierge service

Cooking Lesson

Credit Card payment

Currency exchange

Doctor on call

Dry Cleaning

Handicap Accessible

In-house English speaking tour guide

In-Room Dining

Iron

Kayaking

Kid Corner

Laundry service

Limousine Service

Live Music

Luggage Storage

Massage

Mobile phone

Picnic boxes

Porter

Private event, partying

Room Service

Services for children

Snorkeling

Spa

Special entertaining programs for groups

Swimming Pool

Third Party Insurance Service

Traditional show

Visa service

Visiting local villages

Wake-up service

Welcome fruits in room upon arrival

Wheelchair

Wi-fi Free

Yoga Retreat

Facilities

Air Conditioning

Bar

BBQ Facility

Beauty Shop

Buggy

Business centre

Cable, satelite

Children Pool

coffee and tea making facilities

Coffee Machine Facilities

Conference hall

Courtyard

Disabled Facility

Family Room

Fitness centre

Flat screen TV

Free private parking

Free shutter bus

Full Board - B/L/D

Full Time Medical Facilities

Gift Shop

Hair Dryer

In-Room safe

Internet

Jacuzzi

Library

Massage room

Meeting room

Mini Bar

Newspapers and magazine

Other: Backgammon, Chinese Chess

Outdoor swimming pool

Private Beach

Private Dining Room

Private Pool

Restaurant

Safety Box

satellite LCD TV

Shower With Hot Water

Smoking Area

Snooker

Steam/Sauna

Table Tennis

Terrace

Umbrella

Restaurant details

  • Saffron (Thai Cuisine)
  • Sands (Barbeque)
  • The Edge (International Cuisine)

Pros

  • Pristine beach
  • Blissful spa escapes
  • Bespoke dining offerings
  • Locally-infused experiences
  • Unparalleled views

Cons

  • The location and resort design are not suitable for the handicapped and elderly.
  • Limited dining options for extended-stay guests
  • Lack of common social gathering space to meet other guests
  • Occasional power cuts from the Provincial Electricity Authority but offset by resort generator service
  • Spas are often fully booked due to high demand. Guests need to book in advance to ensure preferred times are booked.
  • Limited electrical outlets in the bedrooms of the villas
  • Buggy transfer required for villas located on the higher tiers of the resort

Notes

  • Complimentary marine activities, including snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing
  • House reef accessible from the shore
  • Complimentary daily activities, including yoga, meditation, Thai boxing, etc.
  • Stylized welcome amenities setup
  • Localized turndown gift each night

Important remarks

ServiceDescription
Honeymoon benefitsHoneymoon fruit platter of the day. , In-room decoration on arrival day. , A half-pound cake.
Birthday benefitsA half-pound cake.
Connecting RoomNo
Room ServiceYes (last order 1:00 AM)
Handicap RoomYes  , 1 room
Breakfast in roomYes (with extra charge)
Extra BedYes (Sofa bed)
Baby CotYes, on request
BalconyYes
Lobby SpaceYes
Number of floorsOn Hillcrest
Welcome drinkYes
Road condition leading to the hotelNormal
Others