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The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

3,840 guest reviews analysed

9/123 Moo 5, Tamboon Bophut, Surat Thani, Koh Samui, 84320 Thailand

Part of theThe Ritz-CarltonCollection

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

90.4 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 3,840 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: service.

Best for

  • couples
  • beach
  • wellness
  • food & wine

About The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui

The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is a luxury resort on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. The property operates as part of The Ritz-Carlton brand and offers elevated accommodations, a commitment to service and a range of amenities described by the hotel.

The resort holds a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for 2026 and appears in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards and American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts listings. Google shows an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 90/100.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists this property as EMPTYJET for its association with The Ritz-Carlton brand, a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating (2026), presence on Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice and inclusion in American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts, plus its Koh Samui island location.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Keys
175 rooms
Brand
The Ritz-Carlton
Check-in / out
15:00 / 12:00
Type
Island, Beach, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 6 Nov 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui, nestled within the private bay
  • Beach access — evidence: nestled within the private bay
  • Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Pool
  • Snorkelling — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Snorkeling
  • Tennis — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Tennis

Dining

  • Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant On-Site
  • 24-hour room service — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Room Service

Family

  • Kids club — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Kids Club

Rooms

  • Rooms with private pool — private pool villas

Services

  • Concierge — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Concierge
  • Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet Dry Cleaning

Wellness

  • Spa — locally inspired treatments at Spa Village Koh Samui
  • Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center

Spa & wellness

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Spa
Spa Village Koh Samui — locally inspired treatments at Spa Village Koh Samui

Beach

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Beach
Private beach

Awards & affiliations

Location

9.5808, 100.0754 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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