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
| FROM | TO | KM | DURATION | BY | ROAD CONDITION |
| Hotel | Samui International Airport | 15 | 40 minutes | Car | Good |
| Hotel | Wat Plai Laem | 15 | 40 minutes | Car | Good |
| Hotel | Beach | 0,05 | Direct Access | Walk | Good |
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
| Service | Description |
| Honeymoon benefits | Honeymoon fruit platter of the day. , In-room decoration on arrival day. , A half-pound cake. |
| Birthday benefits | A half-pound cake. |
| Connecting Room | No |
| Room Service | Yes (last order 1:00 AM) |
| Handicap Room | Yes , 1 room |
| Breakfast in room | Yes (with extra charge) |
| Extra Bed | Yes (Sofa bed) |
| Baby Cot | Yes, on request |
| Balcony | Yes |
| Lobby Space | Yes |
| Number of floors | On Hillcrest |
| Welcome drink | Yes |
| Road condition leading to the hotel | Normal |
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