Ban Kinaree – Koh Samui

Ban Kinaree sits on Bophut Hills, not on the beach — and that is the whole point. The villa trades sand for elevation, which means the view across the Gulf of Thailand toward Koh Phangan is the main event.

Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a private infinity pool perched on the hillside. The villa is built in a classic Thai style, with separate pavilions for each bedroom and a living pavilion that opens fully to the pool deck. The gardens are extensive, and the pool has a shallow section that works for children. Fisherman's Village and Bophut Beach are 2.4 km downhill — a short drive, not a walk, given the steep terrain.

The Villa

Five air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, each in its own pavilion with garden or sea views. The main living and dining pavilion seats ten, with a second lounge area by the pool. The villa comes with daily housekeeping and a private chef available — guests pay only the grocery cost plus 7% VAT. The pool is 20 metres long and oriented to catch the sunset.

Location and Neighborhood

Bophut Hills, on the north coast — elevated above the beach, with panoramic views but no direct beach access. Fisherman's Village is 2.4 km downhill for restaurants and the Friday walking street. Central Festival Samui is 7.2 km. Big Buddha Temple is 7.2 km. Samui International Airport is 8.5 km, roughly a 15-minute drive.

Best For

Families or groups of up to ten who value privacy and views over beach access. The hillside location suits guests who plan to use the villa as a base and drive to beaches and restaurants. The five-bedroom layout and separate pavilions make it work well for multi-generational groups. For a beachfront villa in the same neighborhood, Baan Benjamart sits directly on the sand 2.8 km away.

Know Before You Go

Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Guests pay only the grocery cost plus 7% VAT for meals prepared by the villa chef. A car or scooter is recommended given the hillside location. Full details on the Koh Samui villa collection.