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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 stayed at the W Koh Samui for seven nights and eight days at the end of July, with our children, aged 6 and 4, and our 4-month-old baby. The hotel is also ideally located, only a 5–10-minute drive from Fisherman’s Village, making it a perfect base for enjoying both the resort and the surrounding area. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, everything was simply outstanding. We have stayed in many beautiful hotels, but we had never experienced a level of service, attention, care, and genuine hospitality like this. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and the entire team constantly went above and beyond to make our stay effortless, comfortable, and unforgettable — especially while travelling with three young children. The service was remarkable in every possible way. Every member of staff was kind, attentive, professional, warm, and incredibly helpful. Our private pool villa was absolutely spectacular. It was spacious, beautifully designed, extremely comfortable, and perfectly suited to our family. Having our own private pool made the experience even more special, and the villa quickly became a place where we could relax and enjoy precious family time together. The hotel’s buggy service was also incredibly efficient. Whenever we needed a buggy to pick us up from the villa, it arrived very quickly, making it easy and convenient to move around the beautiful resort — something we especially appreciated with young children. The food was excellent throughout our stay. We had the opportunity to eat at the main restaurant, the beach restaurant, and also enjoy in-room dining. Every meal was delicious, beautifully presented, and offered a wonderful variety. The Sweet Spots located throughout the resort were another lovely touch. They were such a fun and enjoyable feature, especially for the children. Breakfast deserves a special mention. This was not simply a large buffet. So much was freshly prepared to order and brought directly to our table according to our preferences. The quality, freshness, variety, and level of personalised service made breakfast feel like a truly special dining experience every morning. Everything was prepared with care and served exactly as requested. The birthday celebrations arranged for our children were incredibly touching. The team made them feel truly special, with thoughtful surprises and beautiful personal touches that we will never forget. The main pool was beautiful and perfectly maintained, with an incredible view, and the fitness center was also excellent — spacious, modern, well equipped, and of a very high standard. The evening fire show was another wonderful highlight. It was spectacular, entertaining, and a fantastic experience for both adults and children. A very special thank you to Mo, the Rooms Manager, whose kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made a huge difference to our stay. Thank you to the entire W Koh Samui team for giving our family such unforgettable memories. We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough and cannot wait to return.
Olivia K
The whole W Samui experience is fantastic. The environment, amenities, staff, food and drinks are all exceptional.
Eric P
A beautiful property, amazing views, and extremely friendly and helpful staff. WooBar is a great setting. A nice location just 30 mins away from the busy nightlife of Chaweng and 10 from Fisherman's village. Very fast service to transport you to/from your villas, which are private with nice views of the water.
Companion731349
Thank you for giving us such a wonderful cocktail experience. I ordered the signature cocktail and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious. A big thank you to Yammy, Nick, and Zucus for their attentive and thoughtful service throughout our visit. We also truly appreciated the warm welcome and friendly conversations from Mo and Chika. Their kindness and hospitality made the evening even more special. Highly recommended, and we look forward to coming back!
Passenger49605349095
From the very 1st moment we arrived at the W Koh Samui, we felt special and very well taken care of. Everyone goes far beyond making your experience amazing... Our Villa was Fabulous and each and every employee made it memorable for all of us. We will definitely recommend and hopefully get to stay here again, our daughter will be living in Thailand for 2 years and just knowing the W is pretty close, will give us peace of mind when we visit... Love love love
T S - Houston, Texas
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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