SAMUI’S HOT LIST – W KOH SAMUI

A 20-minute drive from Samui International Airport and just a five-minute drive from Bo Phut Pier, the Big Buddha statue and Fisherman’s Village, the hilltop W Retreat Koh Samui is nestled between Maenam and Bo Phut; 74 private pool villas sit up on the cliff overlooking one of the finest and most pristine beaches in Thailand.

Ultra chic and cutting edge design with stunning sea views is on offer here. Positioned at the highest point of the hotel is the 162 sqm Ocean View Escape Villa with its stunning floor to ceiling windows that offer the best views in the entire resort.

On the deck outside is a private pool measuring 11 X 2.5 metres, when it comes to private pools, size does matter. Inside the living space is decorated with silk lamps and designer furnishings giving each villa a relaxed, yet elegant feel. Toys for grownups abound, from a 46-inch flat-screen TV, DVD player and Yamaha Wi-Fi sound dock.

Each room also has an Illy espresso machine and the signature W Bliss Spa amenities in the bathroom.

www.wretreatkohsamui.com