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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
We had the pleasure of doing a family photoshoot at W Koh Samui, and it was one of the highlights of our stay. A huge thank you to Nic, our photographer, who was incredibly patient, professional, and wonderful with our young child. Anyone who has tried taking photos with a toddler knows how challenging it can be, but Ton made the entire session feel relaxed and fun. He knew exactly how to capture natural moments instead of forcing poses, and the results exceeded our expectations. The stunning scenery around W Koh Samui provided the perfect backdrop, and Nic made great use of every location. The final photos were beautifully edited and are memories we’ll treasure for years to come. If you’re staying at W Koh Samui, I highly recommend booking a photoshoot. It’s absolutely worth it, especially if you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to bring home more than just phone snapshots. Thank you again, Ton, for giving our family such beautiful memories!
tszman0424 - Union City, California
We enjoyed our honeymoon at W Koh Samui. Fantastic place. A special thank you to Pei Pei and Nic for making our stay so special.
AoifeMooney95
Had a great experience learning how to make cocktails with Job, Nut, and Gem at Woo Bar. They are friendly and attentive. My 4 year old had alot of fun as well making Samui sunset.
Ken C
One of the best hotels we visited The facilities, views, the food, but most important the staff and particularly Cookie, Araya, Tiger, and the nice guards who is always with a smile. All of them were dedicated to assist us throughout our stay. Well managed by the general manager Jason who is very lovely and kind. You can see every little detail matter.
Moshiko S
Ball served us at the highest possible level. Everything was just great
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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