Silavadee Pool Spa Resort is a luxury boutique resort on the hillside above Silver Beach, on the southern side of Koh Samui near Lamai. It is a smaller, more private alternative to the big beachfront resorts, with 80 rooms and villas spread across the slope and a private beach at the foot of it. What sets it apart is the in-room detail: every room has a private indoor hot tub, from the entry-level Deluxe Rooms with a jetted tub up to the pool villas, which have their own plunge pools. Two infinity pools face the sea, there is a spa, a gym with yoga classes and a rooftop terrace, and four restaurants and two poolside bars mean that dinner can happen without a taxi. It suits couples, honeymooners and anyone planning a slow, restful few days rather than a beach-and-nightlife holiday.
Location and getting around
The resort sits in the hills at the southern end of the island, with Silver Beach (Thong Takhian) a short walk away and Lamai Beach and Crystal Bay about four minutes away by car. Samui International Airport is roughly a 30-minute drive, so it is not far from the airport, but it is a long way from Chaweng's nightlife and from Fisherman's Village in the north.
The hotel offers a limousine service and a paid airport shuttle, and most guests will want to arrange transfers in advance or hire a car, since the hillside setting is not a place to walk out from. Free parking is available for those who drive.
Rooms
The entry point is the Deluxe Room with a jetted tub, a little over 50 square metres, with a choice of garden or partial ocean view. Next come the Tropical Pool Villas and the Pool Villas with a partial ocean view, at around 140 square metres, then the Scenic Ocean View and Ocean Front Pool Villas at about 150 square metres.
Families and groups can look at the two-bedroom duplex pool villas, which are among the largest accommodations on the island, at roughly 200 to 230 square metres and sleeping four. Because the resort is built on a slope, ocean-front villas cost more and involve more steps, so ask about the layout if anyone in your group finds stairs hard.
Food, drink and spa
There are four on-site restaurants serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with Thai cooking among the menus and a restaurant that is known for its sunset outlook. Two poolside bars and a rooftop terrace give you somewhere to watch the light change over the sea. Breakfast is charged separately on some rates, so check what your booking includes. The Silavadee Wellness Spa offers massages, facials and body wraps, and the gym runs yoga classes. Snorkelling and kayaking are available, and babysitting and childcare can be arranged for a fee.
Who it suits and good to know: this is a retreat for couples, honeymooners and celebrations, and for families who want a villa with space rather than a children's club. It is less suited to travellers who want to walk to bars and shops, or those on a tight budget. The wetter months from October to December can bring better rates alongside the usual showers, while December to April is the peak. Check when you book for current room categories, inclusions and transfer arrangements.
Why stay here
- ✓Private indoor hot tub in every room
- ✓Two infinity pools with sea views
- ✓Private pool villas
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Silavadee Wellness Spa
- ✓Gym with yoga classes
- ✓Four on-site restaurants and rooftop terrace
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
Does every room have a hot tub?+
Yes, every room has a private indoor hot tub, and the pool villas also have their own pools.
How far is Silavadee from the airport?+
Roughly a 30-minute drive. A paid airport shuttle and a limousine service are available, so arrange the transfer when you book.
Can I walk to a beach?+
Silver Beach is a short walk and Lamai Beach is about four minutes by car, but the resort itself is on a hillside, so expect some steps and slopes.
