Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, Thailand

Boutique in every sense of the word; perched high on a headland above a private pretty little beach between Chaweng and Lamai, and ‘miles’ from the frenzy of the nearest tourist hub, this Thai family owned independent luxury property is not part of any hotelier chain. Armed with the warmth of traditional Thai hospitality and a charismatic back-to-nature-luxe concept, Silavadee’s striking minimalism (minus the austerity) is serenely calming. Natural timber is satin-finished or raw rather than glossy;stone is honed rather than polished, all of which aresoftened with layers of creamy whites and lightweight draped muslins

208/66 Moo 4 Maret, Lamai, Koh Samui, Thailand

Despite being only 20 minutes from the airport, the resort is well-positioned for a 'get-away-from-it-all' feeling

Utterly private and quiet, the resort’s own piece of beach has pristine white sand, turquoise waters and home to schools of tiny fish. The only let down is the rocky bottom which means donning a pair of rock-friendly booties but well worth the ‘effort’

Offering spectacular expansive views across the Gulf of Thailand, the free-form and infinity pool hovers over the face of the sloped landscape

Book and DVD library

A total of 55 rooms and villas (12 Deluxe Balcony Rooms, 12 Jacuzzi Deluxe Rooms, 12 Ocean View Jacuzzi Deluxe Rooms, 1 Tropical Pool Villa, 10 Ocean View Pool Villas, 5 Panoramic Ocean View Pool Villas, 4 Ocean Front Pool Villa Suites
In all rooms and villas: separate shower and bathtub, day bed, fridge, mini-bar, personal electronic safe, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and DVD player, dressing table

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The Height – celebrates king of the mountain views, dining seclusion and a repertoire of international, traditional Thai and fresh seafood; dine in air-conditioned comfort or on open-air terraces, though the best seat in the house are the private tables-for-two nestled between giant granite boulders

Your personal Butler is available 24 hours, from time of check-in to check-out

Offering a blend of ancient therapies and modern Western techniques ranging from traditional Thai, Ayurveda, LomiLomi to Swedish, highly skilled therapists work to re-align imbalances in the body. Of course, there are a host of beauty oriented treatments on offer too, who can go past the Antioxidant Green Tea Body Scrub or tailor-made salon treatments with Anne Semonin products?

The resort with its secluded location is best suited for couples and honeymooners looking for a quiet retreat

Recommended for wedding ceremonies

There are no children’s facilities; the resort is best suited as a couples' retreat