Discover a serene retreat at The Kala Samui, where luxury meets tranquility in the heart of Koh Samui.
Unwind in Luxury
Indulge yourself at our full-service spa, offering rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials to elevate your relaxation experience. Enjoy the bliss of our outdoor and indoor pools, along with a soothing hot tub.
Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite international cuisine at 26th Degree Restaurant. With an inviting bar/lounge and breathtaking ocean views, every meal becomes a delightful experience. Room service is also available for those cozy nights in.
Convenient Amenities
Stay seamlessly connected with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Our family-friendly services include concierge assistance and shuttle services to nearby beaches and shopping centers for your convenience.
Escape to The Kala Samui and elevate your vacation experience – book your stay today!
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Spectacular views
At the hotel
Popular amenities
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24-hour front desk
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Beach towels
Boat tours on site
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Computer station
Concierge service
Ecotours nearby
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Pools & wellness
Full-service spa
Pool umbrellas
Sauna
Dining & drinks
Snack bar/deli
Fitness & outdoors
Fitness facilities
Free airport transportation
Garden
Golf lessons available nearby
Golfing nearby
Rooftop terrace
Terrace
Safety & cleanliness
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Getting around & access
Elevator
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Tours/ticket assistance
Services & essentials
Free newspapers in lobby
Free reception
Free WiFi
Free wired internet
Gift shops or newsstand
Library
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Parasailing nearby
Picnic area
Porter/bellhop
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling on site
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Wedding services
Review in focus
106 reviews
10/ 10
I had a wonderful stay at The Kala Samui. The view was absolutely magical, and the hotel itself felt both simple and elegant. The location was convenient, and everything was easy to reach. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, a beautiful place with stunning views and great atmosphere – highly recommend!
Edith · 2025-08-30
The guest experience
8.2out of 10 106 verified reviews
Loved most
Great service
Spectacular views
Worth knowing — Limited pool seating · No major negatives mentioned
How guests scored the stay
Location8.7
The hotel is conveniently located with fantastic views.
Service8.7
Staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, with standout service.
Cleanliness8.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage8.2
Delicious meals and great coffee; restaurant is of high quality.
Room Quality8.2
Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Overall Experience7.9
A wonderful stay with beautiful views and a welcoming atmosphere.
Value for Money7.9
Good value, especially considering the stunning location and service.
Amenities7.7
Amenities are standard; a clean but limited pool area.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
80% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
8.2106 reviews
Guest review
10/10
Edith · 2025-08-30
“I had a wonderful stay at The Kala Samui. The view was absolutely magical, and the hotel itself felt both simple and elegant. The location was convenient, and everything was easy to reach. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, a beautiful place with stunning views and great atmosphere – highly recommend!”
Koh Samui en famille
10/10
Frederic · 2025-08-22
“Un endroit extraordinaire; l’hôtel est à flanc de montagne et la vue est spectaculaire. Le personnel est au petit soin avec les clients. L’hôtel est calme, propre et magnifique. Les chambres sont spacieuses, propres et confortables. Les déjeuners sont délicieux. Ils préparent des cafés chaud et glacés. Le resto du soir est digne d’un grand restaurant thaïlandais. La piscine est propre mais il n’y a pas beaucoup de chaises. ”
Guest review
10/10
Clare · partner · 2025-08-17
“We liked the Kala very much , staff were all lovely & accomodating ,
They had the best coffee!!!”
Guest review
10/10
Trond · 2025-08-13
“We stayed for 2 nights in samui and it was great ,the room was big and a bonus with private pool, room service food was great”
Guest review
10/10
Lee Terry · 2025-07-29
“Staff are really helpfuland friendly ”
Guest review
8/10
Darren · 2025-07-27
“Great location, fantastic views”
Guest review
2/10
Unknown · friends · 2020-01-27
“So I booked this place a couple weeks ago for a 2 night stay. It looked beautiful on there website as well as Expedia, and without hesitation even though it was on the pricey end, I paid $507 for a two night stay for the duplex pool villa, without breakfast. I was expecting it to be like how they had it in the pictures, however, the place is super run down and looked nothing like what is does in pictures. At certain time of the night they would turn off electricity, the lights work but I couldn’t charge my phone all night. It’s really dead in the resort, I feel like no one was there except for three other couples. The “resort” was right off the side of what seems to look like the main road, resort doesn’t offer transportation besides from/to airport or pier. Everything is far from hotel and must use some type of transportation, walking was dangerous because it’s the main road and they’re driving pretty fast, we tried and it was scary. You can take a transportation that is similar to a tuk tuk and they usually charge per person 50baht I believe. The closest beach is 10mins driving, there is also another close one that you have to kayak through the rough waves and rocks which is a no no for me, I’m not that adventurous.Food was another hard thing to find, even though they do offer food there in the resort. View was beautiful, but the resort was definitely not worth the money, especially in Thailand. USD can get you so much more luxurious places and this was not one of them.”
Guest review
10/10
Suhailaa · partner · 2019-11-14
“We are extremely impressed by the customer service that was rendered to us during our stay in the villa.. The staffs went an extra miles in ensuring that our concerns are all addressed accordingly and it definitely made our stay there a memorable one. They are all approachable, friendly and very nice. The great view we got from our villa is soo mesmerising. We would definitely come back in future, thank you team for the great hospitality! ❤️”
Bad hotel
2/10
Verified traveler · 2019-11-11
“Old hotel, smells like a basement everywhere. Money trap. Massage at 2000baths. Breakfast pitiful”
Guest review
10/10
Jessica · partner · 2019-08-28
“What a truly magical stay! We booked the private deluxe villa for our honeymoon for 7 nights and we had the authentic Thai experience that we had hoped for! The resort and amenities were exceptional, the staff were amazing, so friendly and accommodating. Our room exceeded expectations, it was big enough, had an incredible private pool and views of the ocean, the bed was comfy and huge and the bathroom, so beautiful with a huge deep soaking bathtub. We purchased a rate with breakfast, lunch and dinner included and I would highly recommend as the food was fantastic and there were enough variety of options (mostly Thai, except breakfast) on the menu (separate menu). Note: in room dining and drinks are not included in the deal. Also, during our stay, we booked a traditional Thai massage at the Spa onsite (wow!), a private dinner on the rocks with private butler service (must do!), a private Thai cooking class (such a fun experience) and a day trip booked through the hotel to Angthong Islands (highly recommend). There is no direct beach access from the hotel but you can go swimming or snorkelling from the hotel off the rocks onsite, however, a sandy beach is very easily accessible via a 5 min walk from the hotel cutting through the resort next door (Coral Cliff Beach Resort). The purpose of our stay was to spend most of our time relaxing at the resort and the resort was just enough away from the hustle and bustle but not too secluded (approx. 15-20 min drive into town). Thank you!”
Guest review
10/10
Verified traveler · partner · 2019-08-11
“A well designed and appointed resort hotel very well self contained but it needs to be because there are few amenities nearby. Excellent staff willing to go the extra mile to please their customers.”
Guest review
10/10
Glenn · family · 2019-07-23
“Great views.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Good size rooms”
Guest review
8/10
Verified traveler · family · 2019-07-14
“Great views. Friendly staff. Very clean.
Property a bit tired.”
Guest review
2/10
Verified traveler · friends · 2019-07-09
“The Service Staff GSA Katrina Binaya is very professional and tactful. She was able to take pressure and stress from demanding guest like me. Eventually she given us a better room due to Reservation officer Calos did not commit for my nice view room assignment.
I was assigned by Reservation officer Calos on high floor and facing sea view which i requested through expedia communication. She committed to me a nice room. Upon checked in on 6th, room assigned was terrible without sea view and blocked by tree branches. Amenities like towels not in room. Katrina said aircon faulty and given me another room next few doors but i was not pacified.
Katrina then assigned me to another upper floor (so many stairs walking up and down). Knowing that i was already frustrated and tired for room change, she again assigned me to a better resonable room facing sea to make a good recovery.
She also sweated alot walking me up and down but she still carried a smiling face and positive attitude. She is a good worker and we are impressed by her professional service.
Please convet my compliments to the Hotel Manager.
Yours Sincerely
Kenny Goh
Regards Kenny Goh”
Secluded luxurious private villa with pool
8/10
MANDY · 2019-05-08
“Great view, amazing pool villa, old-style Thai luxury. Friendly staff but the overall service for rooms is lacking a bit, and the minibar was very understocked. Overall a fabulously private place if you want to escape and completely unwind with the BEST view in Koh Samui (day or night). Easy access to water for snorkeling and using their Kayak.”
“View was amazing, could of had cheaper hire of transport and more available shuttle service times to the main part of town, as otherwise it is 200thb in to the town. which adds up. Otherwise was amazing stay pool is amazing and pool side service. ”
Guest review
8/10
Rob · partner · 2019-03-01
“Beautiful Boutique Hotel.
Staff are amazing, so friendly.
Location is minutes away from town, a nice escape from the chaos.
The amenities are what you would expect from a small resort.
The cliff side location means no beach but there are a couple within a short walk. Snorkeling is available at the resort and at the nearby beach.
My only complaint is a common one. The beds are
Firm!! I almost went out and bought a mattress!”
Guest review
8/10
Verified traveler · partner · 2019-02-27
“Huge room,amazing ocean view,nice and very clean beachfront hotel.
Isolated, a bit far from the city and beaches,quite noisy from street traffic.We knew this and was not a major issue.A nice deck but with just 6 sunbeds,it was almost impossible to get one.The pool was good but not enough sunbeds too.Overall it was a nice stay .Many thanks to Mrs PUN
the waiter for his amazing service.”
Guest review
10/10
OttawaBob · family · 2019-02-25
“We loved the view, the pool and the staff. The room was very nice as well with the bed set up to see the water and trees.”
