What is the “X2 atmosphere” the resort’s owners seek to convey? A little bit of Malibu, a whole lot of Space Odyssey: 2001 – sleek yet imposing concrete structures, wrapped in a cocoon of natural beauty on a relatively underdeveloped (for Samui), 100 m expanse of beach studded with 50-year-old trees.

Villas are part boutique hotel room, part music industry mogul hideaway: a combination that amounts to equal parts intimidating and stylish. Garden villas – furnished in shades of wood, white and slate – include private terrace and garden; pool villas, well, you get the picture. The Hamptonesque Owners Villa includes a wooden sundeck with daybeds and pool.

The signature 4K restaurant (that’s pronounced “fork”, in case you had some other ideas), producing the likely mix of east and west cuisine in a stylish, underlit setting. The spa, which includes an outdoor massage pavilion, also looks out onto 30 m of beachfront, in case you forget where you are.

Location & How to get there

Hotel
4K restaurant and bar, Meeting/Conference Room

Rooms
Air Conditioning, Balcony/Terrace, Bathtub, Desk, DVD/CD Player, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Private Pool, Satellite/Cable TV, Shower, Television LCD/Plasma Screen

Additional Information

Recognition
Member of Design Hotels

STYLE

Designer Cool

SETTING

Beachfront Haven

ROOM RATES

From US$ 142/Night

YEAR OPENED

2008

ENVIRONMENT RATING

SIZE

27 Villas

ARCHITECT

Be Gray Architects

GREAT FOR

Design Hotel, Groups, Couples

BEST ROOM

Owners Villa
230 sqm of luxury, private pool and an absolute beachfront position.

DISCOVER

Angthong National Marine Park

40 islands, spread over the Gulf of Thailand, are characterized by hundreds of limestone monoliths, carved into fantastic shapes by years of erosion.

PARTY

Chaweng Nightlife

There is a huge range of venues to sample on a night out, everything from relaxed lounge bars to full-scale dance clubs. Highlights are Green Mango and Q Bar.

PLAY

Santiburi Golf and Country Club

Tee off at the world class 18 hole Santiburi Golf and Country Club in Maenam.

WATCH

Thai Boxing

Thai boxing is a superb showcase of speed, grace and discipline. An evening's entertainment can feature as many as 10 fights.

EXPERIENCE

Canopy Adventure

Starting with an exciting four wheeldrive through coconut groves to hiking on rolling hills then finally speed 175 metres down a cable over the samui's jungle forests.