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Come experience paradise at the Gulf of Thailand's idyllic island escape, W Koh Samui. At W Retreat Koh Samui, living an "un-" life is what vacation is all about: unspoiled beauty, an unhurried pace, and a serenely uncrowded location, the W is Thailand's premier vacation destination where the only thing you have to do is unwind. Just take a look at the stunning grounds; every detail promotes relaxation. The comfortable rooms, designed and brought to life by award-winning visionary Carl Almeida, have names like Jungle Oasis and Extreme WOW Ocean Haven, names that capture the beauty and tranquility of the tropical paradise that is Koh Samui. Adorned with amenities that can only be described as chic and contemporary—a Yamaha Sound System and 22" Samsung LCD TV in the bathroom!—your living space at W Retreat will make you feel positively regal. Just bask in the opulence of it all, from the indulgent outdoor rain shower to the heavenly Bliss Spa bath products.
W Koh Samui
4/1 Moo 1 Tambol Maenam, Surat Thani
Koh Samui, Thailand
Nearest Airport: USM
It was very nice and calm with fah and Build. Felt like was in the clouds with the atmosphere in the room with the relaxing music
Shada G
Struggling with where to start as there were so many amazing things about this hotel. Let’s begin with the reception staff, upon arrival Nancy, Geinnie and Michael gave us the warmest welcome. We arrived in peak season when the hotel was at maximum capacity and they still gave us 100% of their attention throughout our stay. Secondly, the buggy crew- Mac (the music man always playing tunes) Leo, Tony, Tik were always on call to transport you to and from the room, to the beach, to the bar and back to the room safely. The service they provided and genuine interest they showed in our day, giving recommendations of local knowledge of where to eat was a nice touch. Third, the beach bar- amazing beach with attentive and warm staff who make the best cocktails in the hotel so would recommend going to Sip for them. Kim, Boom, Bear and Ting just made this a complete vibe. Yet again, the close attention to your favorite drinks knowing your order before you do and genuinely making the whole experience magical for us. The beach itself is fantastic for families and had activities for children and paddle boards/canoes/Kayaks. Even though it is a public beach it felt very private. The hotel itself/ Management. The one thing we would say is that the hotel is in need of refurbishment and parts are underway. The pool has recently been redone which is fantastic. We have stayed in many hotels on the island and there is no other hotel with the views the W has- they are breathtaking and enjoyed waking up to them. The management have put an amazing team together so the final piece of the jigsaw would be the refurbishment in our opinion. Massive thank you to Alex and Emilie who really do have the same view and are pulling in the same direction with the best interests of the hotel And the guests in mind. Nothing was too much trouble for the, they made our stay memorable, always taking the time out to chat with us. Finally, we would like to mention the breakfast- just WOW , the food was to die for , the spread was impeccable and this was our favorite part of the day. We wish we were there right now to be Honest :). The staff there were amazing also, Nat, Anne, Budd, Piew and Mae for service and shout out to Manaj, Bee, Mint, Wat, Nari and Milk in the kitchen. A 9/10 hotel which would be a 10/10 with a refurb. Room 243 :) D and S xxx
Navigator47675735954 - Harrogate, United Kingdom
Aem was our server ever smiling , sweet and accommodating all our requests. Had a great experience. Thanks to the chef as well for the fantastic food!
R G
I want to give a special thanks to Tiger, his smile and nice greetings made our holiday even more wonderful. Also I want to appreciate Andre, the food and drinks manger, always there to sort things out for us.
Alexandra P
We stayed at the W for our honeymoon and had an amazing experience. The hospitality was exceptional! From Bunny who checked us in, to Tony who kindly drove us to our room. Michael assisted us at the breakfast buffet, which was excellent. Although the buffet is small, every dish was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. All of the staff were truly wonderful, and the room was very spacious.
Stephanie B
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From the minute you arrive at the W Retreat Koh Samui you are met with the Wow factor. The view from the lobby is absolutely breathtaking!! The pool villas were modern, beautifully decorated & very private and had direct access to the beach. Staff were very friendly & attentive. Had the most incredible meal at Namu. Thank you to the amazing chefs who just created something special for me based on what I felt like - no menu required.
-D. Bai
This is definitely a resort with wow factors in many ways. Besides the breathtaking view of Gulf of Thailand and the Maenam Beach, the staffs left me a nice impression as well, General Manager Nick himself gave us a personal tour introduction at the beginning which led to a wonderful stay for us at W Retreat Koh Samui. Worth coming again and again!
-J. Tumala