What is it? Perched on cliffs overlooking the clear turquoise waters of the Gulf of Siam, Villa Lawana is a 122-room retreat located on the east coast of the Thai island of Koh Samui.
What are the rooms like? 'Premier' suites (right) each feature a private plunge pool and outdoor sala with day beds while ocean-facing suites have spacious balconies and deep soak baths. All rooms feature large bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and modern amenities, including DVD players and broadband.
How about dining? OceanKiss, the resort's shorefront restaurant, has an open-plan kitchen, in which international breakfast and dinner delicacies are cooked up, to be served al fresco. In the afternoon and evening, finger food is served with innovative cocktails in SkyHug, a lounge situated in the canopy of towering trees.
And pampering? In-house spa La Malila offers a host of relaxation treatments such as the three-hour Lawana Escape, which includes a four-hand massage, a foot scrub and aqua therapy with a spirulina bath.
What's the bottom line? Rates start at 15,400 baht (HK$3,500) for a deluxe balcony room and 23,100 baht for a private pool suite.