Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Fantastical watery vistas, an overwhelming sense of peace and lavish living are Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui’s specialities.

While some come here to bathe in the tropical beauty, others visit this sun-bleached corner to dive, snorkel and surf on the waves of the glassy Gulf of Thailand. But a shrewd bevy of body-conscious spa-goers retreat to Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui for the natural, healing powers of The Secret Garden Spa.

Just as serenity and seclusion are hallmarks of each pool villa and private residence (also equipped with pools), The Secret Garden Spa is a tranquil hidey-hole encased within towering, exotic fauna. The essence of the spa is Mother Nature. Products used in the therapies, which are inspired by Thailand’s ancient curative traditions, are created from plants grown within the resort. Coconut features heavily in the treatments, alongside lemongrass, turmeric, tamarind and ginger. And a private patch of beach allows for alfresco massages to take place beside the hypnotic lapping waves.

Four new, day-long and holistic Reason To… programmes focus on a different aspects of well-being and allow you to experience a variety of therapies: Reason To Nourish, Reason To Sleep, Reason To Pamper and Reason To Play. Even the little ones – aged six and over – can enjoy a spot of pampering courtesy of the Kids’ Secret Garden Spa.

But there’s something for all ages in the three restaurants (Thai, Mediterranean, seafood) and during the themed nights. These include barbecues, paella evenings and Latin American nights.