Ban Kinaree

Nestled in the heart of tranquillity in the hills of Bophut in Koh Samui, Ban Kinaree strikes an idyllic balance between contemporary grandeur and Thai-Balinese timelessness. Placed in a terraced compound setting are the three elegant pavilions which make up this villa.  The layout of this villa, as it consists of pavilions, means that there is ultimate privacy and comfort. Yet it also provides a venue for entertainment and socializing amongst your closest loved ones.

In Bophut area, northern coast of Koh Samui, 10 minutes drive from the airport and to Chaweng, Ban Kinaree is just a ten minute drive from the quaint fisherman's village of Bophut, and is just a short drive away from all the nearby restaurants and beaches. In such an ideal location and with such fantastic facilities, using Thai legend with Balinese aesthetics, this fabulous hillside hideaway features Samui's hottest pool, and stunning sea views. 

Ban Kinaree is set within a large stone walled garden, and entered through a Balinese gate, with stepping stones through a water garden. The villa consists of three separate buildings, with the central main reception room in the middle, occupying the entire top floor. All of the five double bedrooms and their en-suite bathrooms have incredible sea views. The landscaped gardens lead down to the 17x7 metre lap pool, dramatically perched on the sea view, with infinity edges on two sides, and a built in bench running the entire length. A roofed Jacuzzi extends from one corner of the pool, topped with a domed wood paneled ceiling. 

A large, stone tiled terrace surrounds two sides of the pool, and extends into the dining pavilion and adjacent open BBQ kitchen. The entire poolside area is the ultimate entertainment venue, with an outdoor sound system.  

The reception room is a huge, double vaulted open plan design, including sitting areas, a projection home-cinema, dining for 12, and a large modern kitchen. Separated by a slate sided, onyx topped breakfast bar, the fully equipped gourmet kitchen features all the requisite gadgets, with solid wood cabinets, stainless steel extractor over the gas range, and wood paneled ceiling. The entire sea facing side of the reception opens onto a large veranda through concertina glass doors. Broadband internet is delivered by a satellite system, and a wide range of TV channels are provided in addition to the library of DVD titles.

On the floor below the reception, two large double bedrooms open onto a tiled patio overlooking the pool and sea view. All five bedrooms feature built in wardrobes, king size beds, additional daybeds, TV with DVD, personal safe, mini-bar, and huge en-suite bathrooms. Positioned by windows to take in the view while you soak, all of the bathrooms have custom made sunken tubs finished in polished black terrazzo, that are large enough for a couple to enjoy in full comfort. Large showers and twin wash basins are also fitted in each of the sumptuous bathrooms.

A third bedroom is located on a raised floor to the right of the reception, while the further two bedrooms are in a separate building to the left, with one bedroom on each floor. The ground floor bedroom is the closest to the pool, with a private terrace. The upper floor bedroom is the largest, including a private balcony, and enormous outdoor shower in addition to indoor shower.