We’re making a review trip to Thailand, and we want you to help us choose which resorts to review. To have your say, please vote in the poll in the righthand column, or email us on reviews@luxuryreporter.com. If you think we should be considering another property, please let us know.

Here are the resorts we’ve shortlisted.

Kamalaya

Kamalaya was designed to integrate into its surrounding landscape. Built in a valley, its accommodation options include cosy Hillside Rooms, open Suites and spacious Villas overlooking the pristine coastline of southern Koh Samui. Buildings are nestled amidst ancient, granite boulders, streams, and tropical vegetation, with existing rocks and trees as defining elements for many of the structures.

Baan Yin Dee

Perched some 850 meters on the hillside overlooking Patong Bay, Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort commands breathtaking views of the turquoise Andaman Sea dotted with pearl and emerald islands. Baan Yin Dee means ‘Warm Welcome Home’ in Thai. Designed in the classic Boran style, the resort boasts a genteel appearance using predominantly wood and an abundance of other natural materials like granite, pebble stone, marble and rattan. To preserve its rich Thai heritage, the Resort projects a visually aesthetic appeal in harmony with the environs.

Occupying two rai or just under one acre of prime hillside land, the Resort has been cleverly designed to fit in 21 spacious rooms and suites; an elegant restaurant and a four-tiered swimming pool. Guests are made to feel at home by a charming blend of Thai warmth and Western efficiency.

Amanpuri

Amanpuri embodies the inner spirit of the Thai culture while allowing nature to reign supreme. The natural beauty combined with sincere warmth and a genuine soul allows for complete rejuvenation.

Amanpuri, translated in Sanskrit as place of peace, was opened in 1988, the first born to the Aman ‘family’. This tranquil prodigy has pride of place on Phuket in a secluded natural coconut grove on a peninsula leading down to a soft, crescent shaped beach overlooking a mesmerizing turquoise Andaman Sea. Amanpuri continues to evolve with a peaceful purity, which is reflected in its gracious service, and the sympathetic construction of its pavilions, villas, and stylish midnight blue pools.

Aleenta

On the coast of Thailand… past fields of pineapple and coconut… lies a small, intimate resort… pure, simple, elegant… A place to relax… a place to enjoy… a place to discover.

Aleeta is natural.
Natural and full of life…
An intimate enclave by the sea… unspoiled… unhurried…peaceful…
A resort in harmony with its surroundings… Fresh, pure… rejuvenating.

Banyan Tree

Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea, Thailand, Banyan Tree Phuket is an oasis of peace and tranquility. A tropical paradise of extraordinary natural beauty, it has earned many a accolade from leading magazines the world over. Exuding seclusion, luxury and romance, this exotic hideaway boasts only the finest facilities and ambience. A ‘Land of Smiles’ indeed under the sheltering canopy of the Banyan Tree.

Trisara

Trisara, Thailand’s most intimate exclusive resort and spa, has become a landmark since opening in 2004. The only resort in South East Asia offering private pools and magnificent ocean views from all accommodation, Trisara is a sanctuary of privacy, space and simple good taste. The resort sits within beautiful tropical gardens over our own private bay on Phuket’s quiet undeveloped northwestern coastline.

Anantara Koh Samui

Windsurf across a placid stretch of sea. Sail into the sunset on an elegant catamaran. Learn the secrets behind one of the world’s most exciting cuisines. Return for a soak in your terrazzo tub for two – the perfect end to the perfect Anantara day.

Nestled on a quiet stretch of sand and the glittering waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Anantara Koh Samui offers an experience that combines island magic, Thai charm and Anantara style. Set in serene Fisherman’s Cove at Bo Phut beach on Samui Island, surround yourself with the vibrant colours of Anantara’s Bill Bensley-designed tropical gardens. Tranquil beaches, traditional southern Thai architecture and a seductive destination spa make this the ideal island hideway.

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