A contemporary Sino-Thai sanctuary inspired by the island’s rich merchant heritage, tucked away on a quiet stretch of northern Chaweng Beach. This elegant resort offers a seamless transition from the vibrant energy of Samui’s main town to a secluded, nature-filled escape.
Enjoy beautiful views from this Chaweng hotel over lush tropical gardens from your own private balcony. As one of the best Koh Samui five star hotels for a couples getaway, these elegant rooms feature an outdoor seating area that provides the perfect intimate spot for a romantic meal for two accompanied by beautiful island vistas.
With a palatial 86 square metres of space, Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Samui’s Deluxe Plunge Pool Rooms offer leading comfort and are ideal for those in search of privacy. As well as Anantara’s luxurious yet simple approach to décor, you’ll find your own outdoor plunge pool and a 16 square metre seating area at each of these stylishly designed luxury villas in Samui. Lounge in the sun amid tropical flora and fauna before taking a dip to cool off and retiring to the calm air-conditioned sanctuary indoors.
Covering almost 100 square metres of luxuriously appointed space, our Deluxe Pool Access Villas offer fastidious design as well as a private deck that connects directly to a pool shared between four to seven other villas. Inspired by the laid-back lifestyle of a Thai riverside village, these Koh Samui villas on Chaweng beach are ideal to rent for a family or group of friends. Each comes with a sun deck, outdoor seating area, private sala, garden and partially open-air bathroom.
Live out your tropical island fantasy with a 160 square metre Pool Villa at Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Samui. Each of these palatial villas offers its occupants total privacy in an atmosphere of elegant relaxation. Admire tropical garden vistas from your sun deck with 3x6 metre private pool and seating area. Lounge in the stylish living room of an Anantara Koh Samui villa surrounded in luxurious local materials. Refresh yourself in the spacious bathroom with outdoor rain shower and bathtub.
Experience the privacy of an Anantara beachfront villa in Koh Samui matched with stunning views over the bay from every angle. An exceptional choice in Koh Samui Chaweng beach accommodation, our luxury Koh Samui Seaview Pool Villas comprise 160 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, including a sun deck with outdoor seating, 3x6 metre pool, large bathroom and semi-separate living space.
Combining the best of island beauty with an acreage of space, stunning sea views and the finest quality interior fittings, the Two Bedroom Lawana Pool Villa at Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Samui offers the ultimate indulgence. It comes with two bedrooms (both equipped with large bathrooms), a separate living area, and a huge pool deck for private barbeques and dinners, or simply sunbathing with 180 degree sea views.
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Ocean Kiss
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Experience Koh Samui dining at its finest with Ocean Kiss, our all-day open-air restaurant right beside the ocean. |
Tree Tops
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This unique restaurant is positioned as the most romantic and exclusive dining option within the resort where guests can enjoy the most luxurious setting amongst the tree tops which is perfect for an occasion to demonstrate one’s love for each other. |
Pool Bar
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Lounge-style laidback furniture provides the perfect spot to soak in the sun and watch the tide roll in as you sip on an ice-cold fruit smoothie or fresh cocktail. |
In-Villa Dining
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Choose between an array of cuisines from our in-villa dining menu and relax in your own private sanctuary. |
Dining By Design
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Restaurants on Koh Samui needn’t be where your dining experiences end. |
Spice Spoons – Anantara cooking school
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Much more than just a cooking class, Spice Spoons offers a rich and interactive immersion in Thailand’s world famous gastronomy, renowned for its artistry and unique four flavour balance of salty, sweet, spicy and pungent. Enjoy a choice of culinary programmes that include a local market tour, temple merit making experience, visits to organic produce and coconut farms, and places of untouched natural beauty. Return to the resort and learn about Thai and southern Thai cuisine’s cultural significance and health benefits, indigenous ingredients and cooking equipment, as well as convenient replacements to use at home. |
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Snorkelling & Diving
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Diving in Koh Samui is a remarkable experience as this destination and its surrounding islands provide a unique opportunity and environment for undersea exploration at every level, from the snorkelling beginner to the seasoned diving enthusiast. |
Private Boat Charters
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No visit to Anantara Lawana would be complete without sailing in Koh Samui or hitting the high seas for a leisurely afternoon private boat cruise to explore some of the amazing nearby islands, reefs, coves and lagoons that lie within reach of our idyllic setting. |
Deep-Sea Fishing
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Our fishing excursion around the island of Koh Samui takes you on a half-day ride on a beautifully equipped speedboat to selected spots hand-picked by Anantara’s expert fishermen depending on the season and the weather. |
Kayaking
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Explore the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Thailand under your own power either solo or tandem – the choice is yours. You can keep it simple with our classic ocean kayaks. |
Golf
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Spend an afternoon or quiet morning on the greens at the nearby Santiburi Country Club, one of Koh Samui’s golfing highlights. |
Historic & Cultural Tours
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Exquisite Thai silks, unique local handicrafts, solid teak furniture, hand-woven cotton clothing, and hand-made arts are just some of the hidden treasures that your guide will help you to uncover on a shopping and handicraft tour of the island. |
Island Safari - Mountain Tour by Land Rover
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Venture off the beaten track to explore the lush greenery, stunning virgin rainforest, inland temples and diverse Koh Samui wildlife that are otherwise inaccessible. |
Mountain Biking
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Start your day as the sun rises and the island is at its most tranquil with a leisurely Koh Samui mountain bike tour to some of the area’s intriguing local sites. |
Shopping Tours
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Just a short walk away from the resort is the bustling area of central Chaweng Beach. |
Temple Tour
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Take an enlightening journey into the spiritual heart of Koh Samui. This guided adventure includes visits to two of the island's most stunning Buddhist temples and an opportunity to experience the colour and beauty of the rituals that take place there. |
Central Swimming Pool
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Gently swim up to the curved edge of our beachside infinity-edge pool and look out to a horizon of blue skies and clear seas. |
Fitness Centre
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Anantara Lawana Koh Samui’s fitness centre ensures you a full body workout, with treadmills, free weights, bicycles and other strength-training and cardio equipment. |
Library and Business Centre
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Curl up with a book from our Koh Samui library’s eclectic selection. |
Spice Spoons – Anantara cooking school
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Let our expert culinary staff some of the finest among Chaweng resorts teach you the secrets of one of the world’s most renowned cuisines so you can dazzle friends back home. |
Yoga Classes
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Clear the mind, relieve stress and discover a sense of inner harmony with the power of Hatha yoga. Let the beauty and tranquillity of Koh Samui envelop you as our qualified and nurturing instructors guide you through a series of age-old breathing, stretching and posture techniques. Perfect for beginners or experienced yoga practitioners. |
Anantara Lawana Coconut Paradise
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Coconuts have always been of cultural importance to Koh Samui, once providing the island’s principal livelihood. Today, the sight of monkeys climbing sweeping palms to harvest the tropical fruit is one of Koh Samui’s most alluring draws. With local reverence for the coconut’s hydrating and enriching qualities also spreading far and wide, Anantara invites you on a coconut odyssey of highly beneficial health and beauty treatments. |
Dawn Renewal
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Rise to a refreshing ritual of replenishing therapies. Cleanse and exfoliate with a scrub infused with green tea extract, and experience an invigorating jet lag massage. |
Dusk Relaxation
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End your day with a soothing total body and foot massage series. Let ancient techniques restore your body’s vital energy and unwind your tired mind. |
Celebrate your love in traditional Thai style with a Koh Samui wedding at Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa. Make your dream wedding a reality with the help of our dedicated wedding planner and team, plus a host of event professionals from musicians to ice carvers to photographers.
Exchange your vows and wedding rings against a backdrop of warm sea breezes and exotic flora at every turn, with a choice of beautiful Koh Samui wedding venues and locations. Whether on a quiet stretch of beach at sunset or amid Anantara Lawana’s beautiful tropical gardens, we can make sure your special day runs to perfection.
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Traditional Thai Wedding
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Inspired by traditional village life, age-old symbolic customs abound, from well wishing rituals of entwined white cotton and holy water poured over the bride and groom’s hands, to the spiritual dimension of a Buddhist monk blessing and staff in authentic costume, the proceedings take on exquisite meaning, creating a sacred start to your life together. |
Western Wedding
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A white aisle on the beach, strewn with rose petals. A trellis of rustling chiffon, overlooking the sea. The exchange of rings bathed in golden light by the late afternoon sun. The majestic ocean, a witness to your vows. All these phenomenal factors add up to make beach weddings in Koh Samui the most ideal way to celebrate your promise of love. Plant a tree on our grounds as a symbolic gesture of new life and everlasting union, before sunset beckons an especially romantic evening. All our comprehensive Koh Samui wedding packages have been designed to ensure you a seamless and unforgettable ceremony. |
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Published Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Anantara Lawana is in a great location on a lovely part of Chewang Beach. The staff and facilities are excellent and we couldn’t fault the hotel at all. We had a lovely massage in the Spa and Mulan...
Published Tue, Mar 31, 2026
We had an amazing experience during our overnight stay at Anantara Lawana's Pool Suite Villa. I booked this resort to relax during my birthday weekend and was satisfied with the services that the...
Published Mon, Mar 31, 2026
I've waited a long time to come here - originally we were supposed to come April 2020 but obviously covid had a different idea - it was definitely worth the wait though. This was definitely my...
