Kalya Residence is a four-bedroom villa in Panacea Retreat, a gated estate high in the hills above Bophut on Koh Samui’s north coast. It sleeps eight, has a 20-metre infinity pool with a swim-up bar, and looks across the north-east coast toward Koh Phangan. The airport is 9 km away and Bophut Beach 4 km.
Upstairs living, downstairs sleeping
A roofed gate and a stepping-stone path between stone walls lead to the main pavilion, which runs almost the full width of the villa under a vaulted wooden ceiling. Glass walls open onto the terrace. A long L-shaped sofa faces a sandstone coffee table, and the show kitchen has an island bar and a wine cooler beside a pedestal dining table.
The four bedrooms are on the lower level, all with king beds, built-in wardrobes, TVs and bathrooms with double basins and rain showers; the master adds a terrazzo bath. Outside, the pool has sunken stools at a swim-up bar, and a Thai sala and barbecue handle dinners outdoors.
Insider Tip: Book after you’ve sorted flights, not before. Kalya is confirmed only once the owner has checked the calendar, so leave a few days’ margin rather than booking the night before you travel.
Who it suits
- Swim-up bar and a 20 m pool with sea views
- Four equal king bedrooms
- Breakfast, an airport transfer and staff included
- Gated estate
- Not instant: the booking waits on an owner check
- 4 km to the beach
- Other meals cost extra
Four couples or a family with grown-up children will fit well. Fisherman’s Village and Bophut are the closest places to eat and swim. Its twin on the estate is Purana Residence, and the larger Avasara and Praana sit alongside. More options are in our Koh Samui guide.
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Four-bedroom hillside pool villa
