Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

Koh Samui, Thailand

Star rating

Aerial view of the hotel and beach
Deluxe Lawana Room
Deluxe Lawana Room
Deluxe Lawana Room
OceanKiss
OceanKiss
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Pool bar
Tree Tops Bar
Tree Tops Restaurant
Deluxe Pool Access Rooms
Deluxe Pool Access Room
Deluxe Pool Access Room
Deluxe Pool Access Room
Sea View Pool Villa
Sea View Pool Villa
Sea View Pool Villa
Anantara Pool Villa
Anantara Pool Villa
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Anantara Pool Villa
Aerial view of the hotel and beach
Deluxe Lawana Room
Deluxe Lawana Room
Deluxe Lawana Room
OceanKiss
OceanKiss
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Pool bar
Tree Tops Bar
Tree Tops Restaurant
Deluxe Pool Access Rooms
Deluxe Pool Access Room
Deluxe Pool Access Room
Deluxe Pool Access Room
Sea View Pool Villa
Sea View Pool Villa
Sea View Pool Villa
Anantara Pool Villa
Anantara Pool Villa
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Deluxe Plunge Pool Room
Anantara Pool Villa

The hotel

Set within lush, tropical gardens, this luxurious sanctuary occupies a prime location overlooking one of Koh Samui’s most beautiful beaches. Capturing the laid back essence of living beside the sea, the infinity-edged swimming pool practically merges with the ocean and the beautifully appointed suites and villas give the impression of being open to the elements with sliding glass doors leading directly onto furnished terraces.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Directly along the beach in north Chaweng, a comfortable 15-minute stroll to town. Transfer time from Samui International Airport: 10 minutes.

Hotel information

122 rooms, suites and villas. All with air-conditioning, terrace, satellite TV, DVD player (upon request), telephone, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and beach bag. 

Deluxe Lawana Rooms have garden views and luxurious bathrooms with extra large tub, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Anantara Pool Suites have a private outdoor pavilion and a private 4m x 4m pool, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Anantara Pool Access Suites offer beautiful design and access to a shared pool, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Anantara Pool Villas offer total privacy with a 3m x 6m private pool set in the private tropical garden. They also benefit from spacious bathrooms with outdoor rain-shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Anantara Seaview Pool Villas feature a sun deck, outdoor seating, 3m x 6m private pool and semi-detached living space, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Tree Tops Signature Dining (gourmet dining in an exclusive canopy, offering European and Asian cuisine). Palette Cafe & Studio (fusion of art and coffee culture). Sandal (beach bar offering drinks and coastal flavours). Crab Shack (oceanfront seafood restaurant). The Singing Bird Lounge (serving drinks and light bites). Ocean Kiss (Asian fusion restaurant). 24-hour room service*. 

Infinity-edge swimming pool. Anantara Spa*. Fitness centre. Water sports* including snorkelling, scuba-diving, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing excursions. Spice Spoons* cooking classes. Various activities available* including waterfall visits and boat tours. Little Birds Kids Club. Muay Thai boxing*.

Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort. Babysitting* (on request). 24-hour reception. Laundry service*.

4 nights between 28 Dec-1 Jan.

No check out permitted on 31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A faultless experience

Aug 12, 2025 George D

My wife and I went to Thailand for our honeymoon (Bangkok and Koh Samui). We spent 4 days in Bangokok and 11 in Koh Samui. Actually, I am writing this review whilst still in Koh Samui. I booked two hotels because I was not sure where we wanted to stay. I booked the Anantara Lawana hotel for our first 3 nights in Koh Samui. We arrived in the… Read more
My wife and I went to Thailand for our honeymoon (Bangkok and Koh Samui). We spent 4 days in Bangokok and 11 in Koh Samui. Actually, I am writing this review whilst still in Koh Samui. I booked two hotels because I was not sure where we wanted to stay. I booked the Anantara Lawana hotel for our first 3 nights in Koh Samui. We arrived in the evening - our flight was delayed. We were greeted by RK on the front desk a very kind and personable man. We were given welcome drinks and asked if there was any special occasion for our visit. My wife told them it was our honeymoon. We were shown to our room. The following day we were upgraded to a lovely villa with pool, partly because I am a platinum member of the loyalty program but the upgrade was probably one extra level higher. I have to say that the service and the friendliness of the staff was exceptional, so much so that we wanted to extend our stay for more days than planned, however we had already booked (and paid for) our next hotel so we were sad but had to leave. I want to express our thanks to the whole team at Anantara Lawana. I mention RK, Eye and (the manager when we checked in - forgot her name!) Moona and Nikki at breakfast and Eric in Treetops which must be one of the best restaurant experience we have had (up there with Koral at Kempinski Bali), but there are other staff whose names I do not remember were equally kind and friendly. I think the culture and training of the hotel (or maybe the island) permeates through the whole team as everyone was consistently friendly and kind. I have travelled extensively around the world for many years and rarely am I moved to wrtie a review. Actually. I write a review if an experience is bad to warn others but this review is deserved. Thank you all from myself and my wife Helen. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Just what we needed

Aug 10, 2025 Paradise52013871966 Forresters Beach, Australia

Do yourself a favour and book Anantara Lawana. They exceeded all expectations and made our family holiday very special.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Utterly exceptional

Aug 5, 2025 Gary R

Truly beautiful resort with exceptional service and I could not praise this hotel and the staff more highly. From helping my daughter recover her lost mobile phone from the airport on night one (nothing too much trouble) to the ambiance of the White Lotus bar (breathtaking vista with great coctails in the trees) on the final evening and everything… Read more
Truly beautiful resort with exceptional service and I could not praise this hotel and the staff more highly. From helping my daughter recover her lost mobile phone from the airport on night one (nothing too much trouble) to the ambiance of the White Lotus bar (breathtaking vista with great coctails in the trees) on the final evening and everything in between. Just lovely. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Tranquil beach front resort, great F&B, highly recommended.

Aug 4, 2025 Lariiiissa Hong Kong, China

We stayed at Anantara Lawana for 5 nights. From arrival to departure, we truly enjoyed our stay got the rest and recharge needed. We chose this hotel based on reviews to celebrate a birthday and we appreciated the extra touches to make us feel special. We chose to stay in the deluxe lawana room which was very spacious, with a big balcony to… Read more
We stayed at Anantara Lawana for 5 nights. From arrival to departure, we truly enjoyed our stay got the rest and recharge needed. We chose this hotel based on reviews to celebrate a birthday and we appreciated the extra touches to make us feel special. We chose to stay in the deluxe lawana room which was very spacious, with a big balcony to relax in. Although there is the option for golf buggies to take you around, we liked that the resort grounds is compact enough to walk around easily. During our stay, we can see that the property is popular with families (undersrtandably so!) but the layout of the grounds provided privacy and not feeling over crowded as you might feel in other resort set ups. We also like that it is so close to the airport (5 min car ride), without being in the flight path. Easy to call a Grab if you need to go out, and there is a pharmacy and some shops/restaurants nearby. F&B and service were the standouts - breakfast was a decadent start to the day. We enjoyed the buffets you'd want to see at a top resort, and also liked the a la carte options especially the Indian options - thank you to Chef! Irene and her team (Pop, Ree, Muna just to name a few) were all very attentive and friendly every morning. We enjoyed happy hours in the evenings at the Sandal lounge. Look out for special events e.g. live music, fire show, performances. Special mention and thank you to Joy! The beach and pool are set up well with a water station & sunscreen provided - wonderful place to spend whole day, with options to take out a kayak or SUP. For early risers, the sunrises are beautiful! The staff (Khai, Torn) were great. Massages at the spa - what a treat. Thanks to Mint, Noom and May for their help and care. Nice to see that aloe vera and pandan is grown on site too! The hotel offers activities throughout the week which I recommend - the sunrise kayak and herb/garden tour were particular highlights. It's also good to learn about the property's eco initiatives. Boxing, yoga were options I didn't get to try this time. I understand there will be more/new activities soon. We plan to return, so I look forward to trying them out then, as well as dinner at Tree Tops which sounds like a great experience! Read less
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Aug 4, 2025 Kei O

Amazingly beautiful resort! The service is what stands out the most, complemented by the clean/beautiful facility, a shallow/calm beach, and the convenience of walking to the nearest island. Would go back with my family any day!