As this resort is just a 15–20-minute drive from Samui Airport, you won’t have to face a long transfer if you choose to stay at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui. Once you’ve reached the resort, you’ll be able to unwind straightaway at one of its six eateries or bars, all of which serve cool, refreshing drinks and delicious dishes for any time of day and every taste (no matter how particular yours may be).

If you need something extra to de-stress, Anantara Bophut’s spa, which sits among spacious gardens and lotus ponds, has plenty of treatments to help you relax. It offers a menu of ancient Thai treatments, cutting-edge Elemis products and lengthy ‘spa journey’ experiences that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy your break. There’s even a special massage designed to help you get over jet lag and all set to explore Koh Samui.

Bophut Beach stretches along the Gulf of Thailand coast for more than four kilometres. Plenty of charming boutiques, eateries and bars sit at the edge of the golden sands, particularly around the Fisherman’s Village area, a 20-minute walk from Anantara Bophut. However, if you’re looking for a peaceful spot to sunbathe, the resort’s main pool and many sun loungers spill out from the boundary wall onto a quiet stretch of the pretty beach. Explorers can head east to the scenic headland, or west to attractions like the Big Buddha statue and Wat Plai Laem, both a 20-minute taxi ride away.