/ Posted on 4 May, 2021 9:08
The intimate private pool villas of this classic eco-friendly brand are a wonderful way to experience the private beach of Lamai on the island haven of Samui.
Banyan Tree Samui
Location
Banyan Tree landed on Samui in July 2010, the brand’s third property opening in Thailand. A defining feature of the property is the spacious, private pool villas nestled on the hillside overlooking the clear aqua waters of Lamai Bay, just 19km from Samui’s airport.
To get an idea of just how quiet and secluded the resort’s private beach is, during Thailand’s first Covid-19 lockdown in the summer of 2020, the resort made headlines when, lured by the absence of humans on the beach, a rare giant sea turtle trudged out of the water to lay her eggs on the stretch of sand in front of the resort.