For a view that will take your trip to the next level, The Luxe Nomad picks 3 cliffside villas in Samui!
What better way to appreciate a 5-star island than all the way up? We’ve curated our best cliffside villas in Samui best suited for big groups—all you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.
Here are 3 cliffside villas in Samui that are too good to pass up!
1. Baan View Talay
Where it is: Nathon
What you’ll get: Panoramic ocean views framed by an amazing 14m infinity pool.
This airy 6+1 bedroom and bathroom villa is built onto the Nathon hillside, with exclusive seats to awesome views that span vistas to the ocean. Made to accommodate large groups, it’s great for get-togethers with friends of up to 12pax, and even for hosting intimate events (maximum 20 guests).
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What you’ll love: Dinner and a view! The villa has a skilled in-house chef who can whip up a delicious range of Thai cuisine and selected Western, Chinese, and grilled dishes.
What to do: Between the private indoor gym, putting green, foosball table, and the large lawn (badminton, volleyball, soccer, or target bowling are just a few suggestions), you won’t run out of activities to keep the whole party entertained!
2. Villa Kohia
Where it is: Chaweng
What you’ll get: A hillside villa with stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand
A well-loved stay given the Traveller Review Awards 2021 by TripAdvisor, Villa Kohia comes with 3-4 bedrooms and 3.5-4 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, a mini-library and portable sound system. Making the most of its sea-facing orientation, fold-open glass doors blur indoor and outdoor spaces from room to room, creating a spacious and relaxing ambiance.
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What you’ll love: Strategic location, just 5-10 minutes from the airport, or to bustling Chaweng for a change of pace.
What to do: Eat, swim, sleep, repeat! Enjoy your meals at any of the indoor or outdoor al fresco dining areas, take a dip in the gorgeous 12m infinity pool, take in the view of the ocean even from your bedroom—and do it all over again.
3. Baan Fan Noi
Where it is: Chaweng
What you’ll get: Unmatched views from up the hill, overlooking the stretch of Chaweng beach.
A contemporary 3+1-bedroom villa perched on the hills of Chaweng, this stay offers understated elegance with minimalist living and dining spaces, a gorgeous 15m pool, a sunken Jacuzzi, and limestone terrace. It’s a great find for a group of up to 8 adults looking for a chic private getaway.
TIP: For bigger groups, Baan Fan Noi is right next door to Villa Kohia.
Book both together for a total of 8 bedrooms that sleep 16 pax.
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What you’ll love: All that space! The lower level has an open plan outdoor lounge complete with sofas and dining tables. Meanwhile, ground level has living and dining areas with wide floor-to-ceiling glass windows. That way, every area of the villa comfortably flows into the other.
What to do: Live up your villa experience with the in-house facilities. Plan a BBQ night, rent out a boat, book a tour, and schedule a relaxing massage or spa treatment without leaving the property!
Which view will elevate your holiday?