The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui

We stayed in an exclusive villa at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui for a week. The view from our villa was fantastic, overlooking the sea and beach. However, we were travelling with family and the views from their villas were largely obscured by tree growth, which was disappointing for them. Our villa was spotless and well presented on arrival, and we appreciated being personally escorted around the resort by a member of the front desk team. Breakfast is located a short walk away, though buggies are readily available if you prefer not to walk anywhere on the property. The breakfast selection is extensive, with made-to-order options such as omelettes and dosa, so there is something to suit all tastes. Activities were somewhat limited for us, but we enjoyed kayaking, meditation sessions, and a visit to the spa. All were well organised and popular, and the spa in particular was blissful in a beautiful setting (Pui was excellent). The gym is also very well equipped, with friendly and helpful staff. They also have Thai boxing gloves which can you use at your leisure with bag and ring facilities. All in all a very exceptional hotel in a beautiful location.

From highly perspicacious staff, to gourmet food, to the outstanding villa with private pool and superb views (see photos), this place is pure class. Outstanding. The sand on the artificial beach is too sharp to walk on if I was to nit pick. But other than that, completely flawless. Perfect for a romantic get-away.

Dining at One Rai Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui was truly a memorable experience. The food was exceptional—every dish was thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. You can really feel the quality and attention to detail in every bite. The service made the experience even more special. Raj, Party, and Immie were incredibly attentive, warm, and professional throughout our visit. They ensured everything was perfect and made us feel genuinely welcomed. A special mention to Saharsha for the cocktails and outstanding hospitality. The drinks were crafted perfectly, and the overall service was top-notch, adding a luxurious and personal touch to the evening. Overall, it was an amazing dining experience, and I would definitely love to visit again. Highly recommended!

We had a great stay at the Ritz Koh Samui. Big resort. The staff will drive you anywhere in the resort by buggy. Beautiful pool areas and beautiful big villas. All the staff members we met were very serviceminded and made our stay even better. They also had a free shuttle to Chaweng city. One of the highlights of our stay was the Buffet one of the days with live music. The buffet was very special with fresh quality food in all the stalls. We would come back to Thailand just to get this buffet again. We hope to visit one day again in the future.

This was the most luxurious resort experience we've ever had. The ocean view plunge pool rooms are spectacular! We were greeted by Ruben upon check in who provided many tips to make our stay more memorable. Our Butler, Jinn, was phenomenal! She went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Such a sweet person. We felt like royalty. She paid such great attention to every detail and anticipated our needs. I wish I could remember the name of our housekeeper as she added very special touches for our anniversary celebration. A special shout out to Tee, the Quality Manager who also took care of so many details. Finally, Nino was an excellent server, along with Praewpraw (@ The View) and Queen. Thank you all for an incredibly special experience! Highly recommended!