Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

I’m not sure I will ever stay anywhere better and I feel very lucky to have stayed here at all. The resort is absolutely beautiful and so well maintained. The staff are exceptional, both warm and professional- everyone greeted you with a smile from gardeners and maintenance workers to the managers. Arrival on the speedboat and departure is all highly efficient and organised and feels very special. It was kindly suggested on departure that we could wait at one of the other resort hotels on Koh Samui and enjoy the facilities there rather than have to wait at the airport due to the timing of our flight. This was very thoughtful and made the day so much better. I think all of the reviews have said pretty similar things but I would like to mention the excellent range of complimentary experiences available during the week. My husband and I went on a short hike to a viewpoint taken by one of the hotel workers who lived locally which was a lovely experience and really interesting. We also enjoyed learning how to make cocktails (& drinking them!) and my daughter enjoyed yoga on the beach. Not many others came along to these experiences which we were surprised about. We organised a fantastic boat and snorkelling trip through the hotel which we really enjoyed as it was good to see a little more of the island. The hotel packed us up some lovely drinks, canapés and wine for the trip and then met us back in the beach with refreshing towels. There are always just a lot of thoughtful touches which we really appreciated. All of the events we attended were organised on WhatsApp through our villa host Glenn who was super-responsive. In conclusion, best place I’ve ever stayed- lovely staff, gorgeous setting, the most incredible breakfast and I wish I could just swim up to that bar one more time……..

The hotel's location is amazing, the beach is calm and special, the hotel staff provides the most professional service, caring and pampering in every possible way, the room is clean, tidy and amazing, including a very comfortable bed, a huge shower and a private pool, quick access to the beach, the breakfast is excellent.

This hotel is perfectly located on a lovely quiet beach. Arriving by speedboat to the beach directly in front of the hotel with staff there to welcome us with a drink was very special. The staff were so helpful and friendly which enhanced our experience. There was a chilled out relaxed vibe and with not so many children there in June this suited us perfectly. Would highly recommend.

In one word: perfection. From arrival to departure, an exceptional experience, the rooms, the towels, the cleanliness, the service, the wonderful staff, our stunning hostess, Toa, who only made sure that we had fun and pleasant moments at every given moment. We will definitely be back.

Anantara Rasananda is a special place for us and the whole team is so lovely and taking such a good care. Everything is the best quality and very personal touch. Beautiful gardens, excellent breakfast, room service and spa.