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Banyan Tree Samui
Thailand, South East Asia
Lamai
Situated on a private beach in Koh Samui, Banyan Tree Samui is within easy reach of Silver Beach, Coco Splash Waterpark, and Lamai Night Market. Also nearby are Hin Ta and Hin Yai and Wat Lamai. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Banyan Tree Samui like an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This luxury hotel features 3 restaurants. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional amenities at this 5-star hotel include a children's club, a children's pool, and a health club. Rooms open to patios. The 88 air-conditioned guestrooms at Banyan Tree Samui include private pools and private plunge pools. Beds have Select Comfort mattresses and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. 40-inch LCD TVsare equipped with digital channels. Bathrooms offer separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and bidets. In-roomrefrigerators, minibars, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Additional amenities include iPod docking stations and safes. Turndown service is offered nightly and housekeeping is available daily. Rates are not valid for nationals or passport holders of the following countries; Japan, Korea market
Facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Wi-fi
- Car hire
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Medical service
- Babysitting service
- Multilingual staff
- Air conditioning in public areas
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
5.0 Excellent3,222 reviews
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87%
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Superb resort — a few small tweaks from perfect
Banyan Tree is a genuinely lovely resort. The location, accommodation, and staff are superb, and it's a wonderful place to unwind. That said, a handful of things kept it from being effortless, and I'll share them in the spirit of helping future guests and the resort itself.
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Getting around. The trade-off for a secluded villa is that breakfast can be a 20-minute walk away. The resort solves this with a buggy service — call, and friendly staff arrive within about 15 minutes. It works well, but I don't love waiting, and I'd have preferred a bit more autonomy. Guest e-scooters, or even a bike, would let people come and go on their own schedule.
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Orientation. I was never entirely sure what the resort actually offered. I don't recall a proper welcome briefing, and the on-screen facilities menu on the TV wasn't especially clear. A short orientation upon arrival or a simple printed guide would go a long way.
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In-room dining. Ordering food to the villa is more of a production than it should be: switch on the TV, find the in-room menu, scan a QR code, download a PDF to your phone, then call to order. Either a single QR code on the desk that opens the menu directly, or a printed menu, would make this painless.
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A way off the resort. After a full day inside, come evening you can start to feel a little cooped up and ready for a change of scene. We certainly did. Grab cars are readily available and cheap.
None of this outweighs how relaxing and well-run the place is. But small improvements to getting around, getting oriented, ordering food, and getting out would take it from very good to exceptional.
Review by Mark F Melbourne, Australia
Beautiful place with wonderful staff
Our first time visiting Thailand and particularly Koh Samui was not let down by the Banyan Tree. The Villa’s are amazing but what trumps it all is the fantastic staff. Particularly Mint our host, along with Golf, Anna, Pong and Poom. They make your stay special, nothing is a problem, and they are super friendly.
During our time the main pool was closed but the private beach was great and we never felt it was over crowded.
For the price of what we paid, we felt it was excellent. We had a lesser service for a higher price when visiting Maldives on a previous holiday.
Yes, maybe a wider food option would be good but we felt Saffron was excellent, and it is highly recommended to get out and about in the evening to sample the excellent restaurants on Koh Samui, only a short and a very cheap taxi ride.
Maybe more could be organised each night for those wishing to say on site although they do organise BBQs albeit once a week.
Cleanliness was never an issue and the staff were constantly ensuring our room was clean.
Review by Matt S Edenbridge, United Kingdom
Banyan Tree Spa Samui
I had a wonderful experience at the spa, especially during the body scrub treatment. The staff were friendly, professional, and welcoming from the moment I arrived. The treatment was relaxing and carefully done, and the scrub left my skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth, and refreshed. I also appreciated the calm and comfortable atmosphere, which made it easy to fully relax and enjoy the experience. Overall, the service was excellent, and I left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I would definitely recommend this spa to anyone looking for a relaxing body scrub and a pleasant spa experience.
Review by JenniferK88899 Brisbane, Australia
Amazing hotel
Every visit to Banyan Tree Samui reminds us why it remains one of our favorite places in the world. The stunning property, the exceptional attention to detail, and the genuine warmth of every team member create an experience that is truly second to none.
Their kindness, professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to make every guest feel special are truly exceptional. They consistently go above and beyond, anticipate every need, and make every stay effortless and memorable.
Every member of the team contributed to another perfect holiday, and we are already looking forward to returning.
Thank you Banyan Tree Samui once again for the outstanding hospitality and for creating such wonderful memories.
Review by dominika s Switzerland
Amazing family vacation at the Banyan Tree Samui
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Banyan Tree Koh Samui and really loved the whole experience.
The resort itself is beautiful, with excellent facilities, and our villa was superb — spacious, very clean, very comfortable, beautifully designed and maintained to a very high standard.
What really stood out for us was the overall quality of the experience. The service was excellent throughout (with a special callout to Golf), and the food was genuinely amazing. We ate very well during the whole stay and particularly loved the breakfast, which had a huge choice and was consistently excellent.
The private beach was another big highlight. It is beautiful, peaceful and very well equipped, with everything you need to enjoy the sea, including beach shoes, paddle boards and other equipment. It made spending the day at the beach incredibly easy and relaxing.
We also had a wonderful experience at the spa. The setting is gorgeous and the massages were excellent — definitely something we would recommend.
The resort feels peaceful and secluded, which is part of its charm, but you are not completely cut off. The nearest town is only about 15 minutes away and has supermarkets, shops and other amenities, so it is very easy to go out if you want to.
Overall, this was a really memorable stay. Beautiful villas, excellent food, fantastic facilities, a wonderful beach and genuinely great service. We would very happily come back.
Review by nsampa Pully, Switzerland
