Six Senses Samui

An idyllic and tranquil retreat, where breathtaking views complement the raw, natural and entirely minimalist luxury of this secluded paradise and each gorgeous villa offers dedicated butler service. The service is exceptional, the setting impossibly romantic, the cuisine delectable and the pampering sensational at the World Travel Awards 'Asia's leading honeymoon resort' of 2010.

The verdant gardens are bursting with indigenous plants and wildlife, the beautiful swimming pool is the perfect spot to unwind and the sunsets are not to be missed. Bars and restaurants include ‘Dining on the Rocks’ with 270° views and exquisite cuisine, and private dining locations (including your own terrace). There is also a fitness centre, gallery, library and the superbly indulgent Six Senses Spa that offers yoga, Pilates and tai chi and is the proud winner of Conde’ Nast Traveller's Spas in overseas hotels award 2011.

Accommodation

66 stylish villas are elegantly decorated with neautral shades and feature wooden floors and bamboo shutters. Each villa boasts butler service and features airconditioning, telephone, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, television, CD/DVD player, bathroom with outdoor shower and oversized tub, minibar, terrace with dining table, large daybed and safe.
Hideaway villas (130m²) are as above.
Pool villas (160m²) have a private infinity edged pool.
Oceanfront pool villa suites (300m²) include an additional living room, second bathroom, outdoor Sala by the pool and beautiful views.

Restaurants

• Dining on the Hill - The main restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is located on the top of a small hill, offering seascape views to the north of Samui Island. The restaurant theme varies from casual and laid back through to stylish.

Sustainable Features

•   Six Senses’ innovative approach to sustainable tourism involves regular reviews of environmental practices whilst simultaneously working with local communities and charities to raise awareness.

•   0.5% of revenues are donated to local and global environmental and community projects.

•   A waste recycling centre collects, separates and recycles as much refuse as possible and the resort actively purchases local, environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.

•   Vegetable oil from the kitchen is recycled to produce 100% bio-diesel and uses jungle leaves and sewage water to create bio-gas, both of which are used to power machinery and generators in resort.

•   Three organic herb and vegetable gardens provide fresh produce for cooking and spa treatments.

•   The resort’s waste water treatment plant recycles grey water for use on vegetable gardens.

•   The wood used in construction is either reclaimed or from a renewable forest.

•   Every year the staff help paint a local school as well as facilitate events and provide teaching materials.

•   The resort works with numerous NGOs and local organisations including Restaurants Against Hunger, UNICEF, Care for Children, the Dog Rescue Centre Samui.

•   All resort staff undertake Six Senses Mandatory Environmental Awareness trainingEnvironmental awareness is actively promoted to guests, local communities and business partners and cleaning activities are arranged for local beaches.

Other details

Minimum stay: 3 nights Dec31.

Facilities

•   Two restaurants
•   Two bars
•   Swimming pool
•   Fitness centre
•   Watersports centre
•   Gallery
•   Library
•   Six Senses Spa
•   Yoga
•   Meditation
•   Pilates
•   Tai chi
•   Thai cooking classes
•   Wine tastings
•   Weekly cinema under the stars
•   Weekly cocktail evenings
•   Daily excursions

Swimming Pools

• One infinity edged (15x35m) freshwater swimming pool.

Spa and beauty

Thirteen treatment rooms:
•   Nine indoor villas
•   Four outdoor Salas

The Six Senses Spa offers holistic and traditional treatments and the outdoor Salas boast breathtaking ocean views.

Therapies at the spa:
•   Massages of Thai and Swedish origin
•   Bath therapies
•   Body wraps
•   Body scrubs
•   Facials
•   Treatments for children

Scuba diving

Diving can be arranged through a locally recommended company.

Golf information

Golfing facilities are available at a nearby resort, approx. 30 minutes drive.

Location

On a headland at the northern tip of Koh Samui, approx. ten minutes private transfer from the airport and 15 minutes from Chaweng.

Public transport

7km

Beach description

• White sand and a rocky private beach.