We review the best honeymoon hotels on the beaches of Thailand. Thailand’s exotic islands, decadent cities, and incredible beaches make it the perfect honeymoon choice. In fact, the coastline of its beautiful islands makes the perfect destination for your wedding, too!
In this article, we hand-pick the top 10 of the best honeymoon hotels and resorts on the beaches of Thailand. For days lazing under a brolly and dipping into a warm sea, and evening cocktails at the water’s edge. look no further!
1. Soneva Kiri
Soneva Kiri is found on the island of Koh Kood on the eastern coast of Thailand. It is Thailand’s fourth-largest but least populated island. The fact that it is remote means that it remains far less spoilt than Thailand’s more popular islands. Although it’s removed, Soneva Kiri will whisk you to paradise in its private 8-seater plane, just an hour’s flight from Bangkok International Airport. Surely the perfect way to start your honeymoon?
Koh Kood is famed for its pure waterfalls, crystal clear waters, and traditional village life. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty with lush, verdant, tropical jungle and pristine beaches. The resort’s 34 private villas sit either on the beach or on the sun-dazed slopes amongst the rainforest, gazing over the Gulf of Siam.
Each is generously large – the most spacious in all of Asia – offering complete privacy and every level of five-star luxury and comfort. The resort offers everything from 1 bedroom Bayview Pool Villa Suites with pool, outdoor bathroom, dressing area, and dining area right up to the sprawling Six Bedroom Sunset Ocean View Pool Reserve.
The resort makes the lightest possible footprint on the environment and blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings. Only natural and sustainable building materials have been used, resulting in the rustic-chic, ‘no news, no shoes’ barefoot luxury, which is the Soneva standard.
Food and wine are excellent, and the team of chefs uses only the freshest ingredients, locally grown or sourced, often from the resort’s own organic fruit and vegetable gardens. Soneva Fushi also has Benz’s restaurant, a small dwelling amongst the mangroves, accessed only by boat and lit by fireflies and candles. It is the name restaurant of Khun Benz, who has returned from 10 years at Soneva Fushi, who produces some of the best Thai food in Thailand.
The View offers modern European fine dining with an Asian twist. All enjoyed with its spectacular vistas and unparalleled outlook. So Spirited is a poolside restaurant perched on a cliff overlooking the sea beyond, offering delectable tapas and beverages.
Honeymooners will love the candlelit dinners at Benz or can marvel at the view from the spectacular Treepod Dining. The Treepod is a cocoon-like rattan frame lifted 16 feet above the ground. Waiters deliver each course via zipline!
There is more to do at Soneva Kiri, from the children’s Den, a bamboo structure in the shape of a Manta Ray, complete with a drawbridge to keep out adults, to every water sport and excellent diving and snorkeling, to cooking classes, an observatory, sunset cruises, day trips to neighboring islands and guided jungle treks, to watching classic movies on the big screen at Cinema Paradiso.
The Six Senses Spa is nestled into the tangled branches of the jungle and welcomes children as well as adults.
Photographer and videographer Sandro Bruecklmeier took the photo above. They say pictures say a thousand words, and I’m sure you’ll agree that the deep blue-green sea framed by the verdant green rainforested hillsides is as close to paradise as you will probably get.
Book Soneva Kiri via our luxury travel concierge to get the following extra benefits, in addition to our VIP perks with stays of 4 nights or more:
- Beach dinner for two once during stay
- Koh Kood discovery trip
- Thai cuisine cooking class for two with Khun Benz – once during stay
2. Amanpuri
It is no secret that I love Aman Hotels. You can read about my recent trip to Aman Grand Canale Venice, which was also utterly romantic and a great honeymoon option closer to home (for us Brits).
Amanpuri Phuket is tucked away in Surin beach alongside the holiday homes of the rich and famous on Phuket. The beach can only be reached via the hotel or by boat, keeping it almost completely private.
In Sanskrit, Amanpuri means “place of peace,” a fitting name for such a tranquil destination. Designed for your complete relaxation and rejuvenation, the resort is the firstborn in the Aman family.
A towering Thai pavilion sits at the Amanpuri’s center, fringed by lush jungle and facing a vast black-tiled swimming pool with a glorious view of the Andaman Sea. A stone staircase leads to Pansea Beach, a rustic-chic restaurant, more swimming pools, a watersports center, and tennis courts. An excellent spa is tucked away on the other side of the resort, overlooking Bang Tao Beach.
Amanpuri’s rooms exude Thai elegance. Garden pavilions are secluded, with a walled garden, sunken bath, and outdoor shower. Pavilions 103 and 105 have the most striking sea views. Pick a Garden Pool Pavilion for utterly private dips in your own plunge pool.
At the Aman Spa, natural herb-infused treatments are offered in six light-filled pavilions that include a private steam room, shower, bath, and outdoor meditation sala. These are joined by a gym and Pilates studio with panoramic views, a yoga and meditation pavilion, and four floodlit tennis courts.
3. Six Senses Yao Noi
Six Senses Yao Noi in Phuket is one of the most luxury resorts in Asia with a price tag to match. Six Senses Yao Noi offers 56 tree-house pool villas that will appeal to your inner child and honeymoon couples.
Perched on a cliffside like lover’s nests, they feel like you are staying in a luxury treehouse and offer jaw-dropping views over Phang Nga Bay’s limestone pinnacles. These rustic villas with palm-leaf roofs provide complete luxury for your honeymoon.
Laze by the infinity pool, which is so perfect that you feel you might swim right off the edge. Eat in the split-level dining room, which is surrounded by natural vegetation and a waterfall, drink on a daybed in the main house, and stay as long as you can afford.
While this is not on a beach, it must be considered as you have your very own pool villa to enjoy, almost as good as a beach.
4. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
The only Four Seasons Resort in Thailand set on a beach is Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Escape to a pristine luxury paradise of white sandy beaches bordered by tropical greenery and calm blue seas.
If lounging by the infinity pool with a cool drink or relaxing on your private deck overlooking the Gulf of Siam sounds like the perfect honeymoon, this could be the hotel for you.
Experience island perfection in your private hillside sea-facing Pool Villas or luxurious Residence Villas, shaded by coconut groves and overlooking the Andaman Sea. Your chic, alfresco living space comes with aqua-inspired interiors, complete with a private infinity pool and astonishing panoramas of Mae Nam Bay, Koh Phangan, and the Gulf of Thailand.
A gourmet paradise awaits you, where a creative workhouse with a distinct setting and ambiance offers Southern Thai cuisine. Explore these authentic flavors that speak for themselves as you sit perched on a breezy hilltop amid a plantation of coconut palms and simply stunning views. KOH Thai Kitchen and Bar is the perfect place to go back to the roots of the island’s favorite dishes – both beloved and brand new.
Located right on the beach, Pla Pla is undoubtedly the most refined Mediterranean restaurant in Koh Samui. With fabulous ocean views and a barefoot luxury ambiance during the day, this is the perfect place for a relaxed lunch. The daytime menu features fresh seafood and handpicked favorites.
Set on the edge of the brand new 50-meter-long infinity lap pool at the Resort’s private beach, CoCoRum enjoys stunning views of the ocean and the lush green tropical hillside. It’s the perfect location for a refreshing dip between decadent cocktails.
For generations, Thais have planted special herbal gardens – hidden havens of wellness inspired by trusted family remedies. The Secret Garden Spa draws on the wisdom of these ancient traditions. Sheltered from the bustle of busy cities and hectic schedules, it’s a sanctuary of purity devoted to healing body and being. Welcome to nature’s nurturing embrace.
5. Banyan Tree Samui
Overlooking the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui is nestled amid the lush jungle of a private bay in Lamai.
Choose to honeymoon in the comforts of your pool villa, amuse your palate with the culinary adventures provided by various dining outlets, partake in the range of recreational activities, indulge in the tender touch of the therapists at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Samui, or soak away your worries in The Rainforest, the resort’s hydrotherapy facility.
Poised to deliver intimate, tailor-made weddings set against the backdrop of scenic Lamai Bay or comfortable, high-level functions for groups of any size at our spacious Events Centre, our Romance and Events Concierge is on hand to take care of your event needs.
Beyond our secluded haven lies an abundance of excursion options for both couples and families alike, including a variety of cultural attractions as well as the idyllic natural beauty of Samui’s jungles and the breathtaking beaches, islands, and coral reefs of the Gulf of Thailand. Exquisite dining coupled with eclectic shopping makes for another way to explore the diverse offerings of this modern island that still retains its rustic charm.
From couples, families, or groups to comfort-seekers or adventure-seekers, tropical splendor awaits at Banyan Tree Samui.
6. Crown Lanta Resort
This little honeymoon retreat is an absolute must on the Thai island of Krabi. Crown Lanta Resort & Spa is a beautiful beachfront resort that is such a favorite that it also features in my top 5 best hotels and resorts on Koh Lanta. It stretches across 22 hectares of park-like land, across gentle hills that lead down to dramatic cliffs overlooking the sea.
Gazebo and Elegance rooms have large, private balconies that overlook the stunning 25-meter long lap pool, garden, and across the ocean, and we would highly recommend the Pool Access Deluxe rooms for your honeymoon. These rooms give you direct access to the lap pool, so you can get out of bed and dive in. Or take a dip under the stars before retiring to your bed.
For a really special honeymoon, upgrade to an Ocean Private Pool Villa, a huge villa room with its own private swimming pool and breathtaking panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and Phi Phi Island.
An intimate and private white sand beach sits in front of the resort, and there is also direct access to the famous 3km long Klong Dao Beach. There are also two resort pools, one with a swim-up bar and a happy hour, which is the perfect place to try the best margaritas in Thailand.
In the evenings, sit beachside at the Reggae Bar and enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the sunset. This resort offers an experience that honeymoon dreams are made out of.
7. W Koh Samui
W Koh Samui is set upon nine miles of tropical island paradise, where private-pool retreats, a tropical beach, and six restaurants and bars electrify the night.
Located between Maenam and Bo Phut, W Koh Samui has the finest and most pristine beach location in Surat Thani, Thailand. The playfully posh W Koh Samui adds a Miami Beach vibe to Maenam’s sugary sands. Here, cushioned lime-green lily pads float atop the Woobar infinity pool, and backlit bookshelves display a whimsical doll collection.
The party ambiance carries over to the 74 villas, which burst with color and must-touch textures; each has an oversized deck with a private pool ideal for honeymoon privacy.
Stay fit with a Thai boxing class, water polo, or tennis on the purple court; more relaxing pursuits include sunset yoga, Asia’s first Thaimazcal spa experience, and hammock lounging with W’s trademark “whatever/whenever” service.
8. Rayavadee
Set on the sun-kissed limestone Phranang Peninsular on the edge of Krabi Marine National Park, Rayavadee nestles amidst tropical gardens and coconut groves against a backdrop of sheer cliffs, lush jungle foliage and the clear waters of the Andaman Sea.
The large communal lagoon-style infinity pool is encircled by verdant landscaped gardens and looks out onto the sea. Garden-endowed Spa Pavilions offer private outdoor Jacuzzis, and all Rayavadee’s pavilions include large couple’s bathtubs ideal for honeymooners and snuggly-cushioned wooden swings instead of sofas.
Rayavadee also boasts four eateries, each with a bar. Krua Phranang is the best choice for Thai seafood dinners by the beach.
9. Keemala Phuket
Keemala Phuket, Thailand is nestled amidst lush flora on the rainforest encrusted hills of Phuket. Overlooking Kamala village and out to the Andaman Sea, this member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World is hidden away from the crowds and offers a serene retreat.
38 Pool Villas offer pretty thatched roofs, huge four-poster beds, outdoor bathtubs, and private lap pools. All rooms overlook the rainforest, mountains, and the Andaman Sea. Over and above your own private lap pool, you will find the resort’s main freeform pool and Jacuzzi flanked with sun loungers. There is also an hourly shuttle to Kamala Beach.
Keemala is just a 3-minute drive from Kamala Beach and not far from the liveliness of Patong Beach, but feels a world away.
10. Six Senses Samui
Utterly and unabashedly romantic, Six Senses Samui is the most delightful daydream come true. Be it yoga at sunrise, deeply relaxing spa treatments (often designed for two), soaking in the sun, the azure view at your pool villa, or day trips discovering the many delights of the island, it’s all magical. And as for the nights, enjoy sunset cocktails, dinner under a velvet sky studded with twinkling stars, world-class food, and wine. It’s moments like these that you will treasure forever.
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