Traditional Thai Dance
Delight in an evening at Saffron for authentic Thai cuisine and performances of 'Menora', a traditional dance of southern Thailand.
Banyan Tree Samui
Samui, Thailand
A Tropical Sanctuary Awaits
Overlooking the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui is nestled amid the lush jungle of a private bay in Lamai. This luxury all-pool villa resort in Samui combines the best elements of a tropical getaway with a pristine beach, blissful spa escapes, bespoke dining offerings, locally-infused experiences, a personal Villa Host concierge and unparalleled views. Retreat into a secluded haven where stress magically disappears the moment you arrive.
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Facilities and services
- Banyan Tree Spa and Gallery
- Beauty Salon
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Destination Dining
- Fitness Centre
- In-Villa Dining
- Kids Club
- Library
- Meetings & Events Facilities
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Festive Season
Commemorate this Festive Season with your friends and family by delighting in our variety of dining experiences on offer. From set menu options to bespoke candlelight dinners on our private beach to our Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and our Christmas Day BBQ Dinner Buffet to our Thai Cultural Night Market Buffet featuring locally-infused regional cuisine; the choice, as always, is yours to make this Festive Season most memorable at our Sanctuary for the Senses.
New Year's Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year at our Sanctuary for the Senses with those closest to you. We invite you to our ‘Sanctuary of the Serengeti’ New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Countdown Party. Delight in our international buffet featuring a variety of delicacies from East to West. Following your culinary experience, we welcome you to join our beachside countdown party for a celebration with entertainment including live music, fun games, lucky draw prizes and a fire-twirling show as we await the clock to strike midnight and fireworks to light up the night sky.
360° Virtual Tour
Experience our resort first-hand with our 360° Virtual Tour highlighting the various elements that combine to create the tropical splendour of our Sanctuary for the Senses!
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Take a sustainable retreat to a sanctuary where nature and culture combine to create lasting memories from your tropical getaway in the Land of Smiles.
Accommodation
Our villas feature private pools, and come in a range of configurations, sizes and views. Relax on the comfortable sun lounger, experience the tropical surroundings, explore the serenity of the private beach or cool off in the infinity pool. Each villa is carefully laid out to maximise comfort for you and your travel companions.
Dining
Delight in a range of diverse culinary experiences to suit all tastes. Savour international delights at The Edge, an innovative Thai dinner at Saffron, a fun BBQ at Sands or pause for chilled cocktails by the pool or beach. Not to be missed is Banyan Tree’s highly-acclaimed Destination Dining, offering a unique experience which blends romance and intimacy with local flavours.
Banyan Tree Spa Samui
Surrender yourself to the intuitive touch of our professionally-trained therapists or journey through Samui’s first hydrotherapy spa, The Rainforest, a holistic and innovative wellness experience designed to heal and soothe.
Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in a setting of tropical serenity at Banyan Tree Spa Samui.
Our Sea Turtles
We were thrilled to have sea turtle nests from a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) at our private beach from February to May 2020. The five nests that were discovered in February and March 2020 contained 600 eggs and a total of 269 hatchlings returned to sea in April and May 2020. In partnership with Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, we monitored the nests to protect them from predatory species such as water monitors and birds until the hatchlings emerged. Click below to learn more about our sea turtle nests.
Discover: Regional Highlights
Fire-Twirling Show
Watch a dazzling display of light created from our local performer’s precise motions and controlled acrobatics.
Cultural Tour
Experience the local customs and traditions of Samui, including the unique natural and cultural attractions found within close proximity to Banyan Tree Samui - such as the famous cultural landmark of Samui, the 12-metre tall Big Buddha that sits at the peak of Wat Phra Yai, commonly called Big Buddha Temple. Climb to the top for a fantastic view of the local area.
Muay Thai
Learn the fighting techniques and cultural practices of 'muay thai', or Thai kickboxing, with our indoor or outdoor classes. Practice the skills of punching, kicking and kneeing while getting a full-body workout guided by our in-house instructor.
Alms-Giving Ceremony
'Tak Bat', or giving alms to monks, is a venerable tradition in Thailand. During the alms giving, food is offered in the morning hours and it is an opportunity for a lay Buddhist to make merit, remove greed and selfishness from their life, and show respect to the monks.