The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui

Today, I had the best experience of my life with my wife. delicious finger food, nice alcohol, and relaxed mood. I recommend this place!

After my spa treatment, I visited Bew Saow and had the pleasure of meeting Saan. Saan’s kindness and warmth truly touched me, and because of Saan, I would love to return to this resort again.

I am writing this review 3 months after having been there; as its on my mind how warranted it was to do and yet quickly let 'back home' catch up with me that time has slipped me by. I'm sure all the reviews talk about the beauty of the island adn the property - its all true. Having been to Maldives Ritz Carlton (which I used to think was the most beautiful Ritz I'd been to in the world - sleeping in huts on the water) - Koh Samui Ritz Carlton has now exceeded that. Why? The experience of sleeping on the water, while you aren't - you can still feel the same essence of it at Koh Samui with a beautifully large pool thats attached to your villa and overlooking the ocean (see pics). The property is so vast that they provide buggy service to / from as your'e on a hill - it was no problem with expedious service to retrieve us and honestly I appreciated not being 'stuck' on water with no where to do..to the contratry Koh Sumai not only offers all the beauty of Maldives water, water sports and island visits like Pig Island (must see) - you also have equal, affordable on land excursions so there's variety; we did life time experiences to see the Elephant Sanctuary, zip lining, private island tour on land & water; and visited as many iconic restaurants with views as possible...there's enough there to be there a week and we did several additional days to allow for timezone adjustment. We were offered ( I assume from status), breakfast included every day which I REALLY valued and appreciated. IT wasn't as good as St Regis Bangkok breakfast but it had something for everyone that you couldn't complain with fresh made orders to your liking. The conceirge staff was amazing. They even looked for a knitting needle for me on the island when I realized I had left one home - didnt' find one - but they took on the challenge. Lastly, the most important aspect was the staff and in particular an individual named Alah. Within 24 hours of arrival, I experienced extreme dehydration and low blood pressure (60/40) to a point that I literally passed out (which could have been disasterous as I went straight down on cement but my head was caught by. my daughter). Anyways, she's pre-med so she ended up directing the staff what to do and a hospital thank god wasn't warranted. Upon going back to my villa, a staff member Alah, came back to check on me and asked if he could make me something to feel better for which I accepted. He later returned with a concoction of greek yogart, garlic and salt. It was a special family/cultural remedy and I just so appreciated the above and beyond concern. Its indicative of how the entire staff engaged with you - you were special and they were delighted to have you as their guest

Amazing resort. Lovely rooms. Super food. Spa is bliss. Thank you for your warm hospitality Saan. Would definitely come again!

Spa review. Wow. What an experience. A massage like never before. After having many massages all over the world, I can say this was the most wonderful experience and best massage I have ever had. Truly a whole body massage. The massage rooms are breathtakingly beautiful and Amy made me feel so comfortable. The massage itself was refreshing, relaxing, invigorating all at the same time. Amy’s technique, pressure and all the small touches with the cold and hot compresses were perfect. Aey looked after me after the massage and prepared the most wonderful drinks and snacks. I really can’t wait to come back again.