Name: Kimpton Kitalay Samui
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $535

Kimpton Kitalay Samui, Ko SamuiKimpton Kitalay Samui in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Google 4.5. Rooms from about $535 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 2021, Kimpton Kitalay Samui is a five-star oceanfront resort located on Choeng Mon Beach. The property contains 138 rooms, suites, and villas, with many featuring private pools and views of the sea. It caters to families with a 500-square-metre kids club and provides complimentary bicycles and water sports. Guests can access seven outdoor swimming pools, three restaurants, and a full-service spa. The hotel follows mandatory eco-rules through its Woke programme, which includes opt-in cleaning services. While the resort offers direct beach access, the shoreline is not suitable for swimming. The design combines contemporary styles with traditional Thai influences.What stands out

Seven outdoor swimming pools

Large dedicated kids club

Complimentary water sports

Private pools in many villas

Watch out for

Beach is not for swimming

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