Kimpton Kitalay Samui
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,144 guest reviews analysed
10/79 Moo 5 Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.6 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,144 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Best for
- couples
- wellness
- beach
- food & wine
About Kimpton Kitalay Samui
Kimpton Kitalay Samui is a Kimpton hotel in Surat Thani, Thailand, located on the beachfront. The property offers villas, a Thai wellness sanctuary and five dining venues. It appears in the MICHELIN Guide with One Key and is part of American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts.
The hotel is listed as Forbes Travel Guide — Recommended and holds an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 94/100. It is presented as an island property focused on wellness and curated culinary options.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its Kimpton affiliation, MICHELIN Guide — One Key listing, Forbes Travel Guide — Recommended status and inclusion in American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts, plus beachfront villa and wellness offerings.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 138 rooms
- Brand
- Kimpton
- Pets
- allowed
- Children
- connecting Essential Rooms for families
- Type
- Beach, Island, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 6 Nov 2026Activities
- Private beach — beachfront haven of serene villas
- Swimming pool — evidence: palm-shaded, Olympic sized swimming pool
Policies
- Pet friendly — evidence: every pet dines free with a complimentary dish
Wellness
- Spa — a spa influenced by Thai wellness with a welcomed modern twist
Dining
Verified 6 Nov 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 6 Nov 2026Beach
Verified 6 Nov 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key2026
- Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
9.1333, 99.3317 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field