The perfect weekend getaway to Koh Samui

Live like royalty at Conrad Koh Samui, situated on the second largest island in Thailand
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Picture tranquil beaches, grand waterfalls, breathtaking viewpoints, historical temples and world-class resorts – that’s Koh Samui in a (coco)nutshell. This slice of paradise is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket and is situated in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus.

You can fly directly to Koh Samui as the island has a dedicated open-air airport located in the Bo Phut subdistrict, but strap in because your journey doesn’t end there. You’ll need to pre-book a private transfer between the airport and your hotel or resort of choice. Depending on where you stay, this ride can take up to two hours so comfort is of the essence.

Live like royalty at Conrad Koh Samui

Stay

Top-notch service is exactly what you’ll get when your private chauffeur turns up to whisk you away to Conrad Koh Samui. With 81 spacious private pool villas overlooking the private beach, farm-to-table dining concepts, specially tailored workshops, and an award-winning spa – this resort is your throne away from home. You don’t even have to walk if you don’t want to – the resort provides buggy services for getting around quickly and easily.

Conrad Koh Samui

Photograph: Conrad Koh Samui | Infinity Pool Villa

Choose from seven different types of pool villas, each featuring a large terrace and your very own 10-metre-long infinity pool that overlooks the South-Western tip of Koh Samui. The one-bedroom villas have all your living needs covered, from spacious modern interiors complete with wifi and a smart TV to ultra-lux bathrooms with a large bathtub and rain shower.

Do

Kickstart your day with a zen yoga session at 9am by the shore. Since you’re at a beach resort, have some fun in the water by going jet skiing, kayaking or paddle boarding. After, book yourself a relaxing spa session where you can enjoy a massage with views overlooking the coast.

Conrad Koh Samui

Photograph: Daniel Iskandar/Time Out Singapore

Conrad Koh Samui also has a newly built farm located just a five-minute buggy ride away. Feed the farm animals and explore Conrad’s farm-to-table concepts where you’ll be able to discover the origins of the food you're enjoying at their restaurants – almost like a backstage tour before your meal. 

Conrad Koh Samui

Photograph: Daniel Iskandar/Time Out Singapore

In the afternoon, head to the in-house eco-café, Botanikka, to try your hand at making your own kombucha or learning more about coffee through a coffee roasting workshop.

Eat and drink

Indulge in a breakfast for champions at Zest Restaurant, where you will be spoilt for choice with their wide range of international food options. We highly recommend choosing Zest’s alfresco seating as it offers an unblocked view of Conrad Koh Samui’s private beach. 

Lounge by the resort's infinity pool afterwards and grab a Mediterranean lunch at Azure Bar. Try the cucumber tzatziki with housemade labneh, fennel and olive oil, and the marinated prawn pizza that features San Marzano tomatoes, topped with mozzarella, prawns, morning glory and chilli padi. For the less spice inclined, opt for the margherita pizza – a classic you can’t go wrong with – drizzled with San Marzano tomato sauce, and topped with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil.

Conrad Koh Samui

Photograph: Daniel Iskandar/Time Out Singapore | Dinner at Jahn

As dinner comes around, head to Jahn, a cosy wooden terrace restaurant nestled on the hill overlooking Phang Ka Bay, where the phenomenal view acts as the appetiser. Don’t miss the grilled rock lobster, along with tom yum-flavoured onion rings, and the chilled yellow curry mud crab that is best savoured with thin slices of tom yum-dusted rice crackers. To cap off your day, pop across toKo Lounge and sip on Spicy Sunset, a sweet-and-sour tom yum-flavoured cocktail with jose cuervo silver, cointreau, pineapple juice and passion fruit juice.

Book your stay at Conrad Koh Samui now.

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