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The Thai Islands

52 hotels from our guide: Thai Islands.

The long black-tiled pool at Amanpuri, framed by palms and Thai pavilions

Amanpuri

Pansea Beach, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandAman’s pavilions above Pansea Beach on the west coast.

The infinity pool running to the sea at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan

Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan

Thong Nai Pan, Koh Phangan · The Thai Islands · ThailandAnantara’s pool-villa resort on Koh Phangan.

People at Andara Resort & Villas, from the hotel’s own photography

Suites & pool villas

Andara Resort & Villas

Kamala, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandAll suites and private pool villas on the hill above Kamala, with in-villa chefs on request.

The pool at Ao Prao Resort

Ao Prao Resort

Ao Prao, Koh Samet · The Thai Islands · ThailandA family resort on Ao Prao, with beachside and hillside rooms and Thai and seafood dining.

The pool at Baan Ploy Sea

Baan Ploy Sea

Ko Samet, Koh Samet · The Thai Islands · ThailandA relaxed small hotel with beachfront suites, a tree house, Thai Sala and a chocolate café.

At Ban's Diving Resort

Ban's Diving Resort

Sairee, Koh Tao · The Thai Islands · ThailandA beachfront dive resort on Sairee with pools, restaurants and rooms up to pool villas.

Bhu Nga Thani Resort & Villas, from its own photography

Bhu Nga Thani Resort & Villas

Railay East, Krabi and Railay · The Thai Islands · ThailandA resort on Railay East, reached by longtail boat, below the limestone cliffs.

Lanterns along a walkway across the water at COMO Point Yamu at dusk

COMO Point Yamu

Cape Yamu, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandA resort on a cape facing the islands of Phang Nga Bay.

A room in warm timber at Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

Krabi, Krabi and Railay · The Thai Islands · ThailandA beachfront resort in Krabi.

A hillside dining terrace at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui at dusk

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandThe Four Seasons’ resort on Koh Samui.

Iniala Beach House, from its own photography

Iniala Beach House

Natai Beach, Phang Nga, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandDesign-led villas on Natai Beach, north of Phuket airport, with fine dining.

The open-sided reception pavilion at Jamahkiri, under a thatched dome with rattan chairs and the jungle beyond

Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

Ko Tao, Koh Tao · The Thai Islands · ThailandA resort, spa and dive centre on Koh Tao.

White parasols over the infinity pool at Kata Rocks, looking out to Ko Pu

Kata Rocks

Kata, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandPool villas at Kata.

The lounge at Keemala, with louvred glass walls onto the rainforest, red daybeds and a patterned blue floor

Keemala

Kamala, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandVillas in the hills at Kamala.

The long palm-lined pool at Kimpton Kitalay Samui

Kimpton Kitalay Samui

Bophut, Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandAn oceanfront resort on Samui’s north-east coast.

Koyao Island Resort, from its own photography

Koyao Island Resort

Ko Yao Noi, Koh Yao Noi · The Thai Islands · ThailandBeach villas and pool tented villas on Koh Yao Noi, facing the limestone of Phang Nga Bay.

Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa, from its own photography

Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa

Nai Wok, Koh Phangan · The Thai Islands · ThailandPrivate pool villas at Nai Wok, near Thong Sala, with sunsets over the Gulf and a spa.

A singing-bowl treatment at the spa of Layana Resort, Koh Lanta

Layana Resort & Spa

Phra Ae, Koh Lanta · The Thai Islands · ThailandA beach resort on Phra Ae, Koh Lanta’s long west-coast beach, with a spa.

At Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa

Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa

Ao Prao, Koh Samet · The Thai Islands · ThailandA cottage resort for couples on Ao Prao, with the beachfront O Restaurant.

A massage in a beachfront sala at Melati Beach Resort, Koh Samui

Melati Beach Resort & Spa

Thongson Bay, Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandA beachfront resort on Thongson Bay, with pool villas, private-pool rooms and a spa.

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale, from its own photography

Boutique resort

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

Kata Noi, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandA boutique resort on the headland above Kata Noi, Thai in spirit, with the Andaman below.

OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort on its white-sand beach and turquoise bay, from the air

OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort

Laem Tong, Koh Phi Phi · The Thai Islands · ThailandThe former Zeavola, on Laem Tong beach in the north of Phi Phi Don.

The pool at Panviman Resort Koh Phangan

Panviman Resort Koh Phangan

Thong Nai Pan Noi, Koh Phangan · The Thai Islands · ThailandA hillside resort on Thong Nai Pan Noi with pool villas, an infinity pool and a spa.

At Paradee

Paradee

Ao Kiew, Koh Samet · The Thai Islands · ThailandA villa resort on secluded Ao Kiew with an infinity pool, swim-up bar and spa.

At Paradise Koh Yao

Paradise Koh Yao

Northern tip, Koh Yao Noi · The Thai Islands · ThailandA beachfront resort in forest at the northern tip, with sea-view pool villas and a spa.

People at Paresa Resort, from the hotel’s own photography

Cliffside resort

Paresa Resort

Kamala, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandA cliffside resort above Kamala, with pool villas facing the Andaman Sea.

A villa bedroom at Phulay Bay under a carved teak moon arch

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nong Thale, Krabi and Railay · The Thai Islands · ThailandA Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the Krabi coast.

Pimalai’s infinity pool and thatched sala above a long curve of white-sand bay

Pimalai Resort and Spa

Ko Lanta, Koh Lanta · The Thai Islands · ThailandA beach resort on Koh Lanta.

People at Rocky’s Resort, from the hotel’s own photography

Rocky’s Resort

Lamai, Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandA private beachfront resort at the southern end of Lamai, with 67 rooms and pool villas.

Through the teak doors into the open-air lobby pavilion at Rosewood Phuket

Rosewood Phuket

Patong, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandRosewood’s resort on Muen-Ngern Road, Patong.

SALA Samui Choengmon, from its own photography

Pool villa resort

SALA Samui Choengmon

Choeng Mon, Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandPrivate pool villas on Choeng Mon, the sheltered bay on Samui’s north-east tip.

At SYLVAN Koh Chang

SYLVAN Koh Chang

Kai Bae, Koh Chang · The Thai Islands · ThailandA Kai Bae resort in clifftop and beach zones, with pool villa suites and a rainforest spa.

The pool at Sai Kaew Beach Resort

Sai Kaew Beach Resort

Hat Sai Kaew, Koh Samet · The Thai Islands · ThailandA resort in three zones around a central pool, with Winkks Beach Club for live music.

At Santhiya Koh Chang Resort

Santhiya Koh Chang Resort

Khlong Phrao, Koh Chang · The Thai Islands · ThailandA west-coast resort with private-pool villas, the Saaitara infinity pool and a spa.

At Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa

Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa

Ban Tai, Koh Phangan · The Thai Islands · ThailandA Thai-style resort with a private beach, pool villas, three restaurants and the Ayurvana Spa.

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, from its own photography

Cliffside resort

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort

Lamai, Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandA cliffside resort at Lamai, with pool villas on the rocks over the sea.

The infinity pool and deck of Six Senses Samui at sunset

Six Senses Samui

Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandSix Senses’ resort on Koh Samui.

A pool villa bedroom at Six Senses Yao Noi under a timber roof

Six Senses Yao Noi

Ko Yao Noi, Koh Yao Noi · The Thai Islands · ThailandSix Senses’ resort on Ko Yao Noi, in Phang Nga Bay.

People at Sri panwa, from the hotel’s own photography

Pool villa resort

Sri panwa

Cape Panwa, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandPool villas and suites at the tip of Cape Panwa, with half a dozen places to eat and drink.

The pool at The Dewa Koh Chang

The Dewa Koh Chang

Khlong Phrao, Koh Chang · The Thai Islands · ThailandA Klong Prao beach resort with villas, a 700 sq m pool, a spa and three places to eat.

At The Haad Tien Beach Resort

The Haad Tien Beach Resort

Ao Thian Ok (Shark Bay), Koh Tao · The Thai Islands · ThailandA design resort on a sheltered south-east bay, with pool villas, a spa and a dive centre.

A suite at The Library, Koh Samui: white daybed, red lacquered floor and a Buddha head by the window

The Library

Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandA beachfront design hotel on Koh Samui.

The Racha, from its own photography

The Racha

Koh Racha Yai, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandA resort on Batok Bay, Koh Racha Yai, about 35 minutes by speedboat south of Chalong.

At The Spa Koh Chang

Wellness resort

The Spa Koh Chang

East coast, Koh Chang · The Thai Islands · ThailandA wellness resort among gardens and mangroves on the quieter east coast, known for detox.

The Surin Phuket, from its own photography

The Surin Phuket

Pansea Beach, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandCottages and villas on the hillside above Pansea Beach, a resort since 1982.

A villa bedroom at The Tubkaak under a lit timber ceiling, with doors onto a plunge pool

The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort

Tubkaek, Krabi and Railay · The Thai Islands · ThailandA boutique resort on Tubkaek beach in Krabi.

At TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao

TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao

Lo Ha Bay, Koh Yao Noi · The Thai Islands · ThailandAn adults-only resort of raised treehouse villas with plunge pools, over Phang Nga Bay.

The living room of a pool villa at Trisara, opening onto the sea

Trisara

Choeng Thale, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandPool villas on a private bay, home of PRU.

Banyan Tree Samui

Koh Samui · The Thai Islands · ThailandBanyan Tree’s resort on Koh Samui.

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Kata Noi, Phuket · The Thai Islands · ThailandA large beachfront resort on Kata Noi, the quieter bay south of Kata.

Koyao Bay Pavilions

Koh Yao Noi · The Thai Islands · ThailandA nine-villa beachfront hideaway facing the Koh Hong islands, with Thai and Mediterranean food.

Rayavadee

Railay, Krabi and Railay · The Thai Islands · ThailandPavilions among coconut groves on the Railay peninsula, reached by boat.