Samui can be called ‘The Island of Coconuts’ as they can be found throughout the whole island and the coconut industry is the second strongest here after tourism. Moreover, locals say that Samui coconuts are the best in Thailand and there are 101 ways to enjoy them!
Banyan Tree Samui invites guests to sample the coconut spirit of Samui while relaxing in the comfort of the pool villas set amid the privacy of the resort’s bay as well as enjoy pampering at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Samui or enjoy delicious cuisine at the resort’s signature restaurants.
Start your Samui coconut journey at the spacious villas of Banyan Tree Samui, each with its private pool. As the villas are evenly dotted around the hills, there are no villas that are the same and above all, each retains a unique charm with higher categories featuring scenic views of the Gulf of Thailand. Upon check-in at the Lobby Lounge, perched on a headland with a breathtaking panorama of the resort and surrounding sea, guests will receive apersonalised handbag made from coconut wood to be used during the stay.
After relaxing in the privacy of the villa, guests are welcome to enjoy the taste of coconut in one of the resort’s restaurants, when ordering such traditional Thai dishes as KanomBuang Chao Wung (Thai style crêpe prawns with crab meat and young coconut filling), MiengSom O Goong Sod (spicy pomelosalad with shrimps, roasted coconut and shallot) or PanangMhooMapraoOnn (dried red curry pork and young coconut accompanied by grilled palm heart, pumpkin and asparagus) or the signature cocktails including Tom Kha (based on Malibu, coconut cream, lime, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf and red chili) or Banyan TreeIced Tea (based on Malibu, gin, vodka, triple sec, lime juice and young coconut juice).
Guests can also spend some time for pampering in the award-winning Banyan Tree spa or in the privacy of own Spa Sanctuary Pool Villa, nestled in the lush hillside. Coconut oil, widely used for its healing effect, is the key ingredient used in the spa for a soothing and relaxing spa treatment. The coconut oil is always freshly made in-house from the local coconuts grown at nearby farms.
