Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort Thailand
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
92/1 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
www.anantara.com/en/lawana-koh-samui
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
February 2008 (resort opening)
Hotel General Manager
Greetings from Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort. I am Emanuel Grosch, the General Manager and delighted to present our tropical holiday hideaway located on the quieter north end of the famous Chaweng Beach offering 122 uniquely luxurious room and villas with designs inspired by the early Sino-Thai settlements. Our unique restaurant, Tree Tops Signature Dining elevates fine dining in the most romantic private salas while enjoying award-winning European – Asian flavors. Indulge in the healing touch of Thailand’s ancient wellbeing at Anantara Spa for a truly special experience, all specifically designed to reflect the beauty of island life and to release the full relaxation and revitalization you deserve. Koh Samui offers a unique environment for undersea exploration. Go beyond the beaches to discover hidden cultural treasures and travel off the beaten track to explore lush jungle with a jeep safari.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Emanuel Grosch began his journey with Anantara in 2019 as Resort Manager of the hugely popular Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort in the Thai capital, before moving south to work at the Anantara Bophut Samui Resort, located roughly a 10-minute walk from Chaweng Beach and its many restaurants, bars and nightlife options. An international hospitality professional with around 15 years of experience, Emanuel worked in Munich before joining Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown in April 2013. He worked with Capella in St. Lucia and Singapore until October 2016 when he joined Robertson Lodges in New Zealand. The Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort offers guests a choice of suites, spacious villas, a spa, a variety of F&B options, and an infinity-edge swimming pool overlooking the sea.
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury
Development Strategy
N/A
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
History & Story
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort offers luxurious island getaways on buzzing Chaweng Beach, a tropical hideaway just 7 minutes from the airport. Villas cluster around palm-fringed lagoon pools, reminiscent of the early Sino-Thai settlements.
Created to resemble a traditional Thai village, the resort’s accommodation displays influences of the island’s Chinese merchant heritage. Refresh at the beachfront pool and enjoy a wide range of water sports. Take leisurely walks on the beach, the seasonal low tide revealing dramatic coastal expanses. Dine at Tree Tops Sky Dining and Bar in a private sala with coastal views. Take a short stroll to the buzzing shopping and nightlife of Chaweng.
Date Renewal
December 2017
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Prime location on buzzing Chaweng Beach
122 recently renovated guestrooms and pool villas
Beachside infinity pool
Fine flavours and unique dining at Tree Tops
World-class meetings and weddings facilities
Location
Prime location on buzzing Chaweng Beach.
Key sites/activities in the area
Fill your day with adrenalin or relaxation. Discover a new water sport. Stroll through the historic Fisherman’s village. Seek adventure beyond the realms of our resort. Anantara has a wide array of organised and do-it-yourself tours and excursions for you to explore the island. Take a trip to Angthong Marine National Park, go sailing or enjoy shopping and handicraft tours.
Fun Facts
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is inspired by the early Sino-Thai settlements.
There are many places to see and activities to do in Koh Samui, but there are two landmarks that stand out. The first marker is Big Buddha that stands tall and elegantly on the hill where one can see it from afar. The second checkpoint on the island is Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks.
Before the tourist era, Koh Samui relied on fishery and coconut plantation. The island used to get a nickname as “island of coconuts and monkeys”. Although these days, visitors still see coconut trees on the hill, there is not much coconut cultivated area left on the island.
Children’s Corner
Chang Noi (Little Elephants) Kids Club is filled with action-packad programme of activities and children can explore the resort grounds with a treasure hunt. Babysitting service is available upon request.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites:
• Anantara Pool Villa (11 Villas) 160 Sqm. Garden View
Relish total privacy in this tropical sanctuary with its own private pool of more than 20 sqm. Standalone villas feature a separate living room complete with suspended daybed. Sunbathe on your wooden deck overlooking the pool. Villa guests enjoy the services of a Villa Host, from pre-arrival through to departure
• Anantara Family Pool Villa (1 Villa) 196 Sqm. Garden View
Rediscover family time in a luxurious villa. Splash out in your private pool, complete with floating rings, or dine al fresco on the deck. Bask in the tropical warmth or challenge each other to a game on the console. There’s never a dull moment for the kids with a dedicated welcome pack, special activities and their own tent.
Number of Luxury rooms:
• Anantara Sea View Pool Villa (5 Villas) 160 Sqm. Sea View
Gaze across dazzling bay views from almost every angle. Let the sounds of the sea trickle across your sundeck to enhance your relaxation. Later, slip into the private pool for a refreshing swim or take it easy in the garden sala.
• Two Bedroom Lawana Pool Villa (1 Villa) 300 Sqm. Sea View
Share holiday time with family or friends in 300 sqm of palatial accommodation. Gaze across unobstructed sea views from almost every angle of the villa. Spend time in the sun on your private sundeck. Unwind in the huge living space with all the modern amenities you could ask for.
• Four Bedroom Private Pool Retreat (1 Villa) 680 Sqm. Garden View with Private pool
Discover bliss in a private sanctuary, designed for fun in the sun and lazy days of quality time together. Set across 680 square metres, with four comfortable bedrooms opening onto the pool deck, every morning starts with sun-soaking or a refreshing dip. Thanks to poolside amenities including a traditional Thai sala and a large dining table, your luxurious villa is ideal for eating, drinking and entertaining. Heighten the fun with games on the console, or simply relax in your private paradise. Highly recommended for groups of friends or families with children aged six and up.
Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
• 104 rooms and 18 villas
• Anantara Pool Villa (11 Villas) 160 Sqm. Garden View
Relish total privacy in this tropical sanctuary with its own private pool of more than 20 sqm. Standalone villas feature a separate living room complete with suspended daybed. Sunbathe on your wooden deck overlooking the pool. Villa guests enjoy the services of a Villa Host, from pre-arrival through to departure
• Anantara Family Pool Villa (1 Villa) 196 Sqm. Garden View
Rediscover family time in a luxurious villa. Splash out in your private pool, complete with floating rings, or dine al fresco on the deck. Bask in the tropical warmth or challenge each other to a game on the console. There’s never a dull moment for the kids with a dedicated welcome pack, special activities and their own tent.
Restaurants & Bars
• Tree Tops Signature Dining
Savour the beauty and flavours of Koh Samui and the elegance of Anantara Lawana in Thailand’s most romantic setting at Tree Tops Signature Dining. Step across to dine at one of only eight private Sala’s nestled in the 120-year-old tree top canopy while enjoying award-winning European – Asian flavours that draw the island’s most chic crowd for delectable romantic dinners each evening. Discover how mesmerising evenings surpass expectations and scintillate every sense. Indulge in exquisite tastes with breathtaking views in a fairy-tale setting. Relish flawless wow factors with every step, sip and gourmet bite under the helm of Executive Chef, Kevin Fawkes, a highly decorated Englishman who has two Iron Chef Thailand wins to his name is rightfully considered one of the most experienced Executive Chefs in the industry.
• Ocean Kiss : all-day dining restaurant located by the main swimming pool serving breakfast buffet as well as Thai and Western favourites.
• Crab Shack : the new oceanside restaurant for seafood lovers.
• Dining by Design : Create your dream evening with that special someone. Dine in blissful privacy anywhere in the resort with a menu custom-designed with your personal chef for the evening. Celebrate a special occasion or just being with each other. Delight in a culinary journey unlike any other.
Wellness
• Anantara Spa Lawana : Discover a healing journey from our wide range of treatments. Stroll through the peaceful gardens of the resort to arrive at our sanctuary. Step into beautifully appointed treatment rooms for individuals and couples. Be guided on the path to wellness by our expert therapists. Be scrubbed, stroked and massaged to a state of bliss and renewal.
• 3 double suites and 1 double standard room, 1 suite treatment room, 1 double Thai massage room, 1 Shirodhara room, 1 Manicure & pedicure room
• Tropical swimming pool and Jacuzzi
• Yoga classes, Muay Thai lesson, Fitness Center
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Catering for all kinds of business and social functions, the innovative Anantara Conference & Event Hall is designed in elegant vintage style to reflect the island’s Chinese merchant heritage. Filled with natural light and surrounded by tropical gardens, the ideal atmosphere is created with an emotional lighting system, music themes and diverse entertainment options. This impressive venue hosts up to 220 guests, can be divided into two smaller rooms with flexible seating arrangements.
• Celebrate your love in traditional Thai style or chose a western ceremony on the beach. Make your dream wedding a reality with the help of our dedicated wedding planner and team.
Extra Notable Features
• Spice Spoons (immersive Thai cookery class)
• Island safari in a Wrangler Jeep
• Santiburi Country Club for golfing
• Deep-sea fishing
• Island hopping with private boat charter
Hotel and restaurant Awards
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2021
Number of employees
106