Embrace island living at this new luxury resort in Koh Samui

Experience the island’s tropical charm and embrace the sea-inspired community at the newly opened Kimpton Kitalay Samui. This new luxury resort in Koh Samui promises a differentiated stay with its take on the Samui way of life — through the brand’s signature heartfelt service, locally loved restaurants and bars, and distinct design approach to create one-of-a-kind spaces that infuse local culture with relaxed luxury.

The resort’s name is derived from two Thai words: kita, which means song or singing, and lay, which translates to sea and encapsulates the spirit of the local community. Together, kitalay conveys a joyous ode by Kimpton celebrating the siren song of the sea as well as the warmth of human connection and community in an idyllic escape. Every corner and aspect of the resort breathes this concept and culture of the island’s fishing village.

Feel Samui at this charming luxury resort

Located on Choengmon Beach in the northeast of Koh Samui and just minutes away from the Koh Samui International Airport, Kimpton Kitalay Samui is the island’s only village-styled oceanfront resort. Tranquility and privacy will be easy to find as the resort occupies a quiet cove along the pristine beach, far from the hustle and bustle of Chaweng.

“Koh Samui is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and village living, and this inspires the immersive guest experiences — our take on the return of Samui’s way of life, at the resort. We will also offer Kimpton’s signature perks including a nightly hosted Social Hour, the brand’s industry-leading Kimpton Pets Program, and an approachable luxury experience fueled by a team who champions heartfelt, human connections,” said Michael Janssen, General Manager, Kimpton Kitalay Samui.

A village-style resort in Koh Samui

Standing upon double-tiered, stilt-suspended platforms, this luxury resort in Koh Samui conjures the romance of a village intimately connected to the sea through an enchanting fusion of contemporary design and traditional accents.

P49 Deesign, a local Thai design agency, expertly applied rustic wooden elements from repurposed driftwood, nostalgic veranda-style features and timeless accents such as local artworks by Thai artisans. Earthy palettes and wave-inspired terrace furnishings lend rustic character to the 138 design-led rooms and pool villas, complemented by interwoven Thai basketry motifs on the bathroom floors and local artwork upon the walls.

Within the rooms, handwoven ocean blue cotton robes are custom-designed by local Samui tailors. An elevated bath experience in the oversized-bathtub in each room awaits with the resort’s signature sea salt and patchouli-scented bath amenities including bath bombs, bath salts and milk baths.

You are also invited to contact the Face Mask Sommelier for a ridiculously personal consultation for the perfectly scented face mask as part of the bath time ritual.

First-class food and beverage offerings

Kimpton Kitalay Samui boasts five distinct and immersive dining venues.

Consider LANAI a new kind of library. It offers a journey of discovery through finely curated coffees, including Thai single origin coffee, artisanal teas and locally produced spirits.

Fish House is an elevated all-day beach house dining with its range of classic seafood flavors as well as innovative seafood bao buns and local-inspired spicy nam jim sauce.

You can also look forward to lounging at SHADES Ocean Lounge and Pool Bar for refreshing poolside cocktails and beach events, dining at the Thai lifestyle café, Boho, or partaking in freshly baked fun at HOM Baking Company with its extensive range of creative baked goods, confectionery, specialty teas and cold press juices.

Unique stay experiences

The resort’s lifestyle programs—part of Kimpton’s DNA—deliver memorable experiences; starting with a morning kickstart coffee and tea, to Kimpton’s Social Hour, where the brand’s vision to enable human connection comes to life as guests mingle with locals.

Not forgetting furry guests, Kimpton Kitalay Samui’s Furry Guest Program will delight with special amenities and treats such as Spirulina Ice Cream, and even a Pet Spa Day experience. 

Kids Club Ahoy!

Inspired by a buzzing seaside port, Junio is the 500sqm, split-level Kids Club at Kimpton Kitalay Samui designed for interaction, creative play and active exploration. Little guests can learn new skills like tie-dye, coconut leaves weaving or roll up their sleeves for a day tending to plants and growing their own sprouts at the resort’s Herbs Garden.

Wellness in paradise

With connection and wellness on top of mind, Pimãanda by HARNN graciously pampers those seeking to restore balance with its 14-step spa ritual, or its signature treatment, “Paradise of Wondrous Sea”. Inspired by the Manora dance dramas of the southern provinces of Thailand, it begins with the Kasi Thara Bath Ritual before moving onto a natural pearl body scrub that readies the skin for the Trio of Bliss, a warm oil massage that combines three massage techniques.

Apart from a 24-hour gym, you can also enjoy a refreshing dip in the resort’s outdoor pool or your own private pools located within the villas. Or you can try Rue Sri Dad Ton, Thai Hermit’s program which teaches self-stretching and body manipulation poses that boosts energy and harmonizes minds.

Kimpton Kitalay Samui is the first resort in South East Asia for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury boutique brand. For more information about this new luxury resort in Koh Samui, you may visit www.kimptonkitalaysamui.com.   

Address: Kimpton Kitalay Samui 10/79 MOO 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Call: +66 (0) 77 951 999
Email: kimptonkitalay.info@ihg.com

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