Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Chaweng
A sanctuary shaped by Samui
HIGHLIGHTS
- Northern end of Chaweng Beach, 7 minutes from Samui International Airport
- MICHELIN Guide One Key beachfront resort
- 122 rooms, suites, pool villas and residences
- Ocean-facing restaurants and bars from daily oceanfront breakfast to sunset cocktails
- The Singing Bird Lounge, featured in The White Lotus Season 3
- Tree Tops, Koh Samui’s only treetop dining experience
- Anantara Spa, complimentary resort activities and weekly wellbeing rhythm
Beachfront
Award-winning dining
Pet friendly
Golf
Spa
Set on the northern end of Chaweng Beach, moments from Samui International Airport, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is a MICHELIN Key beachfront sanctuary shaped by Sino-Thai heritage and the island’s natural rhythm. Design details draw from Samui’s stories, while curated rituals, ocean-facing dining, daily oceanfront breakfast and complimentary resort activities invite guests to slow down and reconnect. Days begin at Ocean Kiss, while evenings move from The Singing Bird Lounge to Tree Tops, Koh Samui’s only treetop dining experience.
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ACCOMMODATION
A TROPICAL SANCTUARY WITH LOCAL CHARM
Rooms
Rooms
Set within shophouse-styled bungalows, our rooms and suites draw from Samui’s early communities through Sino-Thai detailing, warm timber tones and songbird-inspired design. Generous balconies, spacious bathtubs and private plunge-pool terraces invite a slower island rhythm.
- 55 - 89 sqm
- Garden setting
- Balcony or plunge-pool terrace
- Spacious bathrooms
Villas
Villas
From fisherman-inspired Pool Access Villas to Pool Villas shaped by Samui’s coconut heritage, each villa offers a more secluded expression of island life. Dedicated pools, shaded salas and indoor-outdoor living create space to slow down, while sea-view categories open to a quieter side of Chaweng.
- 115 - 300 sqm
- Garden or sea views
- Spacious dedicated pools
- Indoor-outdoor living
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ISLAND MOMENTS AT LAWANA
Location
CLOSE TO IT ALL
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Chaweng
92/1 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320
GPS:
9.542297993629255,100.07588400586974
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Explore nearby
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- Bangrak Pier
- Lipa Noi Pier
- Nathon Pier
- Samui International Airport
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- Ang Thong National Marine Park
- Big Buddha
- Golfing
- Na Muang Waterfalls
- Secret Buddha Garden
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- Bophut
- Chaweng
- Choeng Mon
- Lamai
- Maennam
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- Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar
- Ocean Kiss
- Chaweng
- Fisherman’s Village
- Full Moon Restaurant
- SEEN Beach Club Samui
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- Central Festival
- Fisherman’s Village
- Walking Street Night Markets
ANANTARA EXPERIENCES
FROM RESORT TO ISLAND
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AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS
Recognised for island stays, dining and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort one of the best luxury resorts in Koh Samui?
Yes. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort combines a calm northern Chaweng Beach setting with MICHELIN Key recognition, private beach access, daily oceanfront breakfast, complimentary resort activities, and one of the island’s most distinctive evening journeys - from The Singing Bird Lounge to Tree Tops. Recent recognition among DestinAsian and Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia’s Top 10 beach resorts in Thailand further reinforces its place among Koh Samui’s standout stays.
Is Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort one of the best luxury hotels in southern Thailand?
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is positioned as a design-led beachfront sanctuary in southern Thailand, with strong appeal for couples, families and wellness travellers seeking a stay shaped by sense of place, signature dining, private beach access and island ease.
Is Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort the best Anantara resort in Koh Samui for couples, dining and easy access?
For travellers prioritising romance, standout dining and convenient access, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is especially compelling. It sits on a private stretch on the northern end of Chaweng Beach, close to Samui International Airport, while offering a more intimate atmosphere shaped by private beach access, daily oceanfront breakfast, sunset cocktails and treetop dining.
Is Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort one of the best family-friendly luxury resorts in Koh Samui?
Yes. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is a strong choice for families seeking a more elevated stay in Koh Samui, combining beachfront calm with private beach access, daily oceanfront breakfast and complimentary resort activities. Younger guests can enjoy Little Birds Kids’ Club, kids’ yoga, kids’ Thai boxing and movie nights, while larger suites, pool villas and residences support both family holidays and multi-generational stays. Condé Nast Traveller also named Anantara Lawana its Best for families pick in its 2026 round-up of the best hotels in Koh Samui.
What makes Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort one of the best romantic resorts in Koh Samui?
Romance at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is defined by atmosphere, privacy and pacing. Couples can move from oceanfront breakfast and spa rituals to sunset cocktails beneath a 120-year-old rain tree, before dining above the canopy at Tree Tops or choosing Designer Dining by Anantara for proposals, anniversaries and milestone celebrations.
Is Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort near Samui Airport, Bophut and Fisherman’s Village?
Yes. The resort is located on the northern end of Chaweng Beach and is well placed for travellers who want easy access to Samui International Airport, Central Samui, Fisherman’s Village in Bophut, local night markets and Wat Phra Yai, while still enjoying a calmer beachfront setting.
Is Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort a White Lotus location in Koh Samui?
Yes. The Singing Bird Lounge at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort was featured in The White Lotus Season 3. Set beneath a 120-year-old rain tree, it has become one of the resort’s most recognisable signature moments and the natural prelude to dinner at Tree Tops.
What makes dining at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort so distinctive?
Dining is one of the resort’s defining strengths. Guests can move from daily oceanfront breakfast at Ocean Kiss to ocean-facing Thai-Indian and Mediterranean restaurants through the day, then end the evening with cocktails at The Singing Bird Lounge and dinner at Tree Tops, Koh Samui’s only treetop dining experience. Tree Tops has earned recognition from TripAdvisor’s Best of Best and Elite Traveler’s Elite Restaurant, and is included in Tatler Best Guide 2026 and Thailand: The Monocle Handbook.
Which accommodation options make Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort a standout stay in Koh Samui?
The resort offers 122 rooms, suites, pool villas and residences, all shaped by Samui’s stories - from Sino-Thai shophouse cues and songbird motifs to fishermen’s narratives, coconut heritage and expansive private residences for group stays. Across every category, private beach access, daily breakfast and complimentary resort activities bring added ease to the stay, while higher categories introduce private pools, Villa Host service and more expansive indoor-outdoor living. For guests seeking one of the resort’s most distinguished stays, the Two Bedroom Oceanfront Residence was recognised by Elite Traveler as an Elite Suite in 2026.
Is Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort a good choice for travellers seeking a more sustainable luxury resort in Koh Samui?
Yes. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort combines luxury hospitality with measurable sustainability initiatives, including Green Pathways, a toxin-free landscape approach, and on-site circular systems that produce more than 500 kilograms of organic compost and more than 500 kilograms of bamboo charcoal each month. The resort is also recognised as a Green Growth Platinum Member.