“A luxury resort in the north of Chaweng, close to the beach nightlife yet in a peaceful spot. Rooms mix contemporary styles with Sino-Thai design to great effect (the best have private plunge pools). With everything from direct beach access to a pampering spa this is a very restful stay.”

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • Its Tree Tops restaurant is one of the island’s most romantic dining experiences
  • Back to Nature

    • Well-suited for couples and families looking for a chilled, tropical holiday
  • Golf

    • Swing into action at the nearby Santiburi Country Club, a par-72 golf course with 18 hard-to-hit holes
  • Sights nearby

    • Go on the beach temple tour which uncovers two of the island’s most amazing Buddhist temples
  • Local markets

    • If you’re in need of a retail fix, stroll into nearby Chaweng which has shops and markets
  • Intimate

    • Rooms in two-storey houses and stand-alone pool villas provide a great sense of privacy
  • Close to nightlife

    • Just a 10-minute walk from Chaweng Beach and its eclectic nightlife options
  • Learning

    • The hotel can organise cultural and historic tours of the island
  • Contemporary

    • Exudes contemporary luxury with Thai and Chinese design touches
  • Spa

    • Spa centre with variety of body, beauty and massage treatments
  • Cycling

    • Borrow mountain bikes and explore the island at your own pace
  • Beach nearby

    • 10-minute walk from Chaweng Beach and its nightlife options
  • Gym

    • Personal trainers and fitness and yoga classes
  • Airport

    • It is a 10-minute drive from Samui Airport
  • Yoga

    • Complimentary yoga and Tai Chi offered
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting/child services
  • On the beach

    • With its own beachfront
  • Snorkelling

  • Conference facilities

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Lively area

  • Beach Life

  • Hideaway

  • Wellbeing

  • Watersports

  • Active Holiday

  • Spa breaks

  • Families

  • 5* Luxury

  • Sea Views

  • Kayaking

  • On an island

  • Diving

  • Scuba course

  • Luxury

  • Great walks

  • Restaurant

  • Romantic

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    122 rooms in this hotel
  • Spa

    Spa centre with variety of body, beauty and massage treatments
  • Gym

    Personal trainers and fitness and yoga classes
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting/child services
  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Airport transfer

  • In room DVD

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Bicycle hire

  • Parking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Sitting Room

  • Garden

  • Room service

  • Swimming Pool

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Shops

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Business Centre

  • Conference facilities

  • Safe

Activities

  • Golf

    • Swing into action at the nearby Santiburi Country Club, a par-72 golf course with 18 hard-to-hit holes
  • Sights nearby

    • Go on the beach temple tour which uncovers two of the island’s most amazing Buddhist temples
  • Local markets

    • If you’re in need of a retail fix, stroll into nearby Chaweng which has shops and markets
  • Close to nightlife

    • Just a 10-minute walk from Chaweng Beach and its eclectic nightlife options
  • Learning

    • The hotel can organise cultural and historic tours of the island
  • Cycling

    • Borrow mountain bikes and explore the island at your own pace
  • Yoga

    • Complimentary yoga and Tai Chi offered
  • Snorkelling

  • Great walks

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

  • Scuba course

  • Watersports

Map & Location

Other reviews

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

The Anantara Lawana is an attractive beach resort close to Samui’s nightlife. It offers pool villas with great amenities along a fine stretch of sand, and is well-suited for couples and families looking for a chilled, tropical holiday.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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