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Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui showcases sprawling villas, gracious hospitality, and a remarkably lush setting.

Private residences at the Four Seasons Koh Samui hotel

Guests can chose from villa accommodations, or book one of six private residences.Credit:Chayanee Chomsaengchun

Which character would I be?

Not me, reader my character.

And thats how I feel about the Four Seasons imprint’s resorts (less so the city hotels).

Thatched roof arrival area at the Four Seasons Koh Samui resort in Thailand

The Four Seasons Koh Samui Arrival Sala.Chayanee Chomsaengchun

The illustrated pamphlet accompanies a bowl of slim mangoes and magenta dragonfruit, as is typical in Thai hotels.

Still, for some reason, the fruits of the Four Seasons always taste sweeter.

Read on forTravel + Leisuresfull review of Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.

Pair of photos from the Four Seasons Koh Samui, one showing a secluded balcony, and one showing a freestanding bathtub

From left: A private balcony; a tub in a guest villa.Chayanee Chomsaengchun

Activities and Experiences

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui makes an art out of the stop-and-flop stay.

That said, a robust experience menu is ready for guests who crave action.

Children under 5 also eat free.

A poolside bar in Thailand at the Four Seasons Koh Samui

The nearest village is Nathon Town, with its ferry dock, lunar low-tide beach, and boho cafes.

Pair of photos from the Four Seasons Koh Samui, one showing two tiki drinks, and one showing a pool

Pair of photos from the Four Seasons Thailand, one showing a shrimp appetizer, and one showing a fountain shaped like a monkey

A poolside bar in Thailand at the Four Seasons Koh Samui

Pair of photos from the Four Seasons Koh Samui, one showing two tiki drinks, and one showing a pool

Pair of photos from the Four Seasons Thailand, one showing a shrimp appetizer, and one showing a fountain shaped like a monkey

Lounge chairs and turquoise umbrellas on a beach in Koh Samui, Thailand

Four Seasons Koh Samui guests on the resort’s private beach.Chayanee Chomsaengchun