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Banyan Tree Samui
Lamai Bay
A 5-star all-pool-villa resort on a private cove overlooking Lamai Bay, with hilltop views over the Gulf of Thailand.
Last updated August 11, 2026
Banyan Tree Samui overlooks Lamai Bay from a private cove on Ko Samui's southeastern coast, built across cascading terraces on a hilltop. Its own Accor listing describes it as a luxury all-pool-villa resort with private beach access, blending a pristine beach setting with spa treatments and bespoke dining. No aggregate ALL guest rating was shown on the hotel's page at the time of research.
| Address | 99/9 Moo 4, Maret, Samui, 84310 Surat Thani, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Banyan Tree |
| Neighborhood | Lamai Bay |
| Star Rating | 5 |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- All-pool-villa resort on a private cove overlooking Lamai Bay
- Private beach access and hilltop views across the Gulf of Thailand
- Cascading-terrace layout typical of Banyan Tree's signature design
Cons
- No aggregate ALL guest rating was shown on the hotel's own page at the time of research
- Room/villa count was not stated on the page and is omitted rather than estimated
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- Accor's own hotel page describes the resort as built across cascading terraces on a private cove overlooking Lamai Bay
Worth knowing before you book
- The hotel's own Accor page did not display a customer review rating at the time of research -- none is included here rather than estimating one
- Facts sourced from the hotel's own Accor listing page only; no independent dated review or video was found to cross-check against
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How we researched this
This page pulls from the hotel’s own information alongside independent guest reviews. These are the primary sources we checked — last refreshed Aug 11, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Banyan Tree Samui located?
On a private cove overlooking Lamai Bay on Ko Samui's southeastern coast, with the resort's villas set across cascading hilltop terraces facing the Gulf of Thailand. It's an all-pool-villa resort with private beach access, spa treatments, and bespoke dining, though its own Accor listing did not display an aggregate guest rating at the time of research.
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