Soneva Kiri
Trat · Thailand
Reviews
Character and identity
Reached by light aircraft to a private strip on neighbouring Koh Mai Si and then a short boat transfer, Soneva Kiri sprawls across the northern tip of Koh Kood, one of Thailand's least developed islands. The 36 villas are timber and bamboo compounds rather than rooms, each with a dressing area, separate dining deck, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private infinity pool, set either on the beach or up in the hillside. Butlers ferry guests around by electric buggy. Chef Khun Benz's kitchens range across Thai, Mediterranean and continental European cooking, with theatrical set-pieces including the bamboo Treepod served by zipline waiter, plus the open-air Cinema Paradiso with dinner.
Who's it for
Best for:
Families and couples who want serious space, barefoot luxury and the romance of getting somewhere genuinely remote. The villa-as-compound layout suits multigenerational groups, while the cinema, treetop dining and observatory appeal to design-literate travellers who like a resort with theatre and a strong sustainability story.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone who wants nightlife, shopping or the polish of an urban hotel should look elsewhere, as should travellers unwilling to sit through a light-aircraft transfer and boat ride. City-break tempo and quick in-and-out stays don't suit the layout or the journey.
Bottom line
What you're paying for is the combination of Koh Kood's untouched setting, villa compounds large enough to disappear into for a week, and a dining programme that genuinely commits to spectacle. Best for families and honeymooners with at least five nights to spare; book a beachfront villa if swimming straight from the sand matters, a hillside one for privacy and views.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Beach front
- Bicycle rental
- Tennis
