Luxury hotels on Koh Phangan

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts on Koh Phangan. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Zee Luxury Boutique Hotel Hinkong, Thailand

  

  Hotel. Located in Hinkong, a few steps from Hin Kong Beach, Zee Luxury Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Zee Luxury Boutique Hotel features certain rooms with sea views, and rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. Zee Luxury Boutique Hotel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for snorkelling and cycling. Srithanu Beach is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Pleayleam Beach is 2.4 km away. Show full description

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• 2 Absolute Beachfront Villas Ban Tai, Thailand

  

  Hotel. Situated in Baan Tai, a few steps from Baan Tai Beach, Absolute Beachfront Villas features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a private beach area and room service. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view. Some rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher. A continental, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play darts at this 5-star hotel. Baan Kai Beach is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Thong Sala Beach is 1.7 km from the property. Show full description

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• 3 Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas Thong Nai Pan Noi, Thailand

  

  Resort. Located along beautiful Tong Nai Pan Noi Beach, Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas offers spacious villas and suites with free WiFi, private pool and terrace. It also features a fitness room. Suites and villas are elegantly decorated in a modern Thai design. Situated in a garden setting, rooms are fitted with a 55-inch LCD TV with Apple TV, home entertainment system and iPod docking station. Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas can help to arrange private boat transfers from Samui airport. Public ferry transfers are also available from Tong Sala Pier. Other amenities include an espresso machine and rain shower. Services such as in-villa massage or dining are available. Rasananda's Bistro @ The Beach offers outdoor dining and serves a blend of local and western food with a seaview. Yukinoya opens daily and serves fine Japanese and signature teppanyaki dishes. It also has a champagne and wine lounge. Private beach dining is offered. Show full description

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• 4 Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa by L'Occitane - SHA Plus Haad Pleayleam, Thailand

  

  Resort. Steps away from the white sand of Naiwok Beach, Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa by L'Occitane - SHA Plus boasts luxurious accommodation, as well as an outdoor infinity pool and a private beach. It offers the convenience of an on-site restaurant, 2 bars and free WiFi, which is available throughout the resort. Thong Sala Pier and the shopping street are a 10-minute drive from the property. Samui Island is a 30-minute boat ride away. Units are stylish and tastefully decorated. They are equipped with air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities and a satellite TV. En suite bathrooms come with a bathtub, a hairdryer and complimentary L'Occitane toiletries. All villas come with a private pool. Some villas also have a Segafredo Zanetti® coffee machine. For convenience, the residence provides luggage storage facility and airport shuttle services upon request. Watch the sunset while enjoying a selection of Thai cuisine as well as fresh seafood served at an on-site restaurant. The on-site bars (Sunset Bar by the pool & RoofTop Bar) are where guests can enjoy tasty drinks. Show full description

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• 5 Panviman Resort Koh Phangan - SHA Extra Plus Thong Nai Pan Noi, Thailand

  

  Resort. A dreamy retreat hidden amongst tropical greenery, Panviman Resort Koh Phangan overlooks Thong Nai Pan and boasts a private beach access. The infinity pool and hilltop spa are excellent spots to catch spectacular sunrises. Panviman Resort Koh Phangan is a 30-minute boat ride from Koh Samui. Than Sadet Waterfall is about 4 km from the resort. Island transfers and shuttles can also be arranged for an additional charge. All rooms are luxurious with fine beddings and furnishings. They are designed to provide all the comfort of home and provide beautiful landscape views. They have large private balconies and lavish bathrooms with an indoor or outdoor bathtub. Guests also enjoy uses of a smartphone with free data and call services in all room types. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at Panviman’s two beachfront restaurants, Pan Sea and Stone Beach restaurants. The Pan Sea offers a 360 degree view of the Gulf of Siam. Activities include a variety of water sports like diving, snorkelling and kayaking, or land activities like trekking or excursions in jeeps. Show full description

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• 6 Somewhere Only We Know Baan Khai, Thailand

  

  Resort. Located on two private beaches, this ultra-private and small resort is composed of two spacious and private villas with their own unique characters together with a private bar and restaurant. Concierge service included in each stay. Designer’s villas composed entirely of unique furniture pieces. Unique and exclusive excursions with locals on the island only available at the resort. This unusual resort is only accessible by a 7 minutes walk by foot through a nature trail or by boat if the weather allows. The villas are overlooking the jungle and the sea, their living rooms and bathrooms are open on the nature. Bedrooms are soundproofed for quality nights. Free Wi-Fi available in all areas, complimentary spring water, tea and coffee in room. Guests are also provided with a private portable phone, an in-room safe and sleep in handcrafted double round beds. Farm to table organic Thai private restaurant. Selection of rare Thai wines and spirits. Private Jungle Spa and retreat next to a waterfall with a wide choice of massage, detox and relaxing programs. Free use of stand-up paddle board, snorkelling gears and choices of beach amenities. VIP transfers in Bangkok and in to and from Koh Samui available at extra charge. Each villa enjoy full privacy with enclosed private and gated gardens. The beaches, bar and restaurant are located only 50 steps down from each villa. Free return transfers from Phangan piers at check-in and check-outs. Show full description

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• 7 Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort and Spa Thong Nai Pan Noi, Thailand

  

  Resort. This beautiful resort is located on the island paradise of Phangan, with beautiful beaches and panoramic sea views. A large outdoor pool, gym and free Wi-Fi are available. All gorgeous rooms are located on the cliff and we provide 24-hour wooden car service for all guests in the resort. Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort and Spa - SHA Extra Plus is just 160 metres from the popular Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach. The resort is a 40-minute speed boat ride from Koh Samui. The stylish air-conditioned rooms feature elegant teakwood furnishings and classic Thai decor. Each is equipped with a cable TV, DVD player, and minibar. Selected rooms come with a whirlpool bathtub. Santhiya's Ayuravana Spa features a relaxing menu of facials and body massage. There is also an on-site water sports centre offering activities like canoeing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Chantara Restaurant serves Thai cuisine, with the option of al fresco dining. A daily breakfast buffet is also available there every morning. Show full description

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!