Name: Cape Fahn Hotel
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $559

Cape Fahn Hotel, Ko SamuiCape Fahn Hotel in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $559 a night (cached, not a live quote).Cape Fahn Hotel is a boutique resort located on a private island near Choeng Mon Beach, off the northern tip of Koh Samui. The property consists of 22 one and two-bedroom villas, each featuring a private sun deck and a large plunge pool. Guests can access a private beach, outdoor swimming pools, and various dining facilities. The hotel provides activities such as kayaking and snorkeling in the local waters. It suits travellers seeking seclusion and high-end service, though the island setting means access is limited to boat transfers. The interior design draws on traditional Thai aesthetics and includes modern amenities like air conditioning and spa services.What stands out

Private island location

Individual villa plunge pools

On-site snorkeling and kayaking

Traditional Thai design

Watch out for

Limited island access

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