Facts we have checked
- Adults only
- Minimum age16+
- Adult facilities
Source: mantrasamui.com · checked 16 Oct 2026
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 16 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Mantra Samui Resort is an adults-only hotel for guests aged 16 and over, and it is built around the view. It sits high on the hillside above Bophut Bay, so the infinity pool, the restaurant and the sea-view rooms all look out over the water. Guests describe spacious, spotless rooms, a breakfast cooked to order and a team so consistent that returning guests are greeted by the same faces. A spa and a well-equipped gym round out days that can easily be spent without leaving the resort. The hillside setting is also the trade-off. The resort is not on the beach and nothing is within walking distance: Bophut Beach is a 5-minute drive and Fisherman's Village about 10 minutes, so most guests rely on taxis, the shuttle or a scooter. Couples who want calm, space and a pool with a view will be well looked after; anyone who wants to stroll to the sand or out to dinner should look closer to the beach.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 15 hotels we list on Koh Samui is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- The resort sits high on the slope, and the view is what guests mention most, from the pool, the restaurant and the sea-view rooms. Several describe the setting as postcard-perfect.
- The 24-metre infinity pool looks straight out over the bay, and guests like having the pool bar close at hand. Reviewers also describe the resort as quiet, with few people around the pool.
Things to Consider
- The resort is on the hillside, not by the sea. Bophut Beach is a 5-minute drive and Fisherman's Village about 10 minutes, which is the main drawback for guests who want the sand on the doorstep.
- Guests point out that walking anywhere is not realistic, so they relied on taxis, ride-hailing apps or a scooter the hotel can arrange. Some found that the shuttle down to Fisherman's Village does not run often enough.
Should you book it?
Mantra Samui Resort is worth booking for couples who want a quiet hilltop base with sea views — but pick somewhere else if you travel with children under 16, as the resort only takes guests aged 16 and over.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want a quiet hilltop base with sea views
- Adult travellers who like a pool, a spa and a gym on site
Pick somewhere else if
- You travel with children under 16, as the resort only takes guests aged 16 and over
- You want to walk to the beach, restaurants and nightlife
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Mantra Samui Resort from the airport?
Mantra Samui Resort is 5 km from Samui International Airport (USM).
How far is Mantra Samui Resort from the centre of Koh Samui?
Mantra Samui Resort is 2.5 km from the centre of Koh Samui.
How do guests rate Mantra Samui Resort?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 993 guest reviews.
How many stars does Mantra Samui Resort have?
Mantra Samui Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Mantra Samui Resort offer?
Mantra Samui Resort offers infinity Pool, sea Views, spa, fitness Centre, restaurant and bar.
Weather & sea temperature — Koh Samui
Right now: 29° air · 31° sea
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9/123-124 Moo1, Tumbon Maenam, Aumphur Koh Samui, 84330 Mae Nam, Thailand