A soft golden dawn brushes the calm sea at Kimpton Kitalay Samui, and you arrive to hear the gentle song of waves weaving through the palms—this is island life with a quiet elegance.

Perched along Choeng Mon Beach on Koh Samui, Kimpton Kitalay Samui channels the feel of a seaside village where tradition and modern comfort meet. Spread across a beach-front cove, the property invites you to wander its footpaths, explore the infinity pool stretching toward the sea and pause at shaded corners where the vista opens to the Gulf of Thailand. The architecture references local fishing-village forms, layered with natural materials and breezy design; the resort never feels imposed on its setting but rather grows from it.

With 138 rooms, suites, and villas, every stay at Kitalay is sized to give you space to breathe. The Essential Rooms feature open-plan layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private terraces furnished with daybeds. For more immersive stays, the One-Bedroom Suites present separate living areas, terrace access, and elevated bath amenities. Then the villas—21 in total—offer beachfront seclusion, private sand access, and design-forward interiors that place you right where land meets sea. Throughout all accommodations, you’ll find custom mattresses, Nespresso machines, in-room bars, and yoga mats.

At the beach-house-style FishHouse Restaurant & Bar, you’ll find seafood presented with freshness and character—the interior wood and stone tones reflect a fisherman’s dwelling re-imagined. For all-day lounging, the Boho Thai Lifestyle Café offers a nature-infused space for classic Thai dishes and Western favorites. At the pool’s edge, the SHADES Ocean Lounge & Bar invites you to sip and watch the light shift across the water while listening to the waves. Step into SHIO Japanese Dining & Sushi Bar, where the sea meets the sushi roll. The chic seafront hangout transforms into Koh Samui’s freshest Japanese dining scene. SHIO, meaning “sea tides” in Japanese, offers signature sushi rolls with a Western twist like the Wave Rider or High Tide—crafted to catch both the eye and appetite. Finally, the sweet retreat of HOM Baking Company, a bakery-café hybrid where the coffees and pastries are always made with love.

Kitavaree Spa & Wellness presents an elevated wellness experience, seamlessly weaving the rich heritage of local fishing traditions with the elegance of modern living. Alongside this, a fully equipped fitness center and access to kayaks, paddleboards, and bike rides ensure that energy is as welcome as relaxation.

The Kimpton Kitalay Samui doesn’t shout luxury—it whispers it through sun-warmed wood, the hush of sea breeze through rattan, and the effortless drift from terrace to tide.