Overview
The Residences at W Koh Samui is an ultra-luxury beachfront villa collection in Maenam on Koh Samui's north coast, developed as a joint venture between Amburaya Hotels & Resorts and Istithmar World and completed in December 2010 under Marriott International's W brand. The collection comprises 19 privately-owned beachfront pool villas of three to five bedrooms, ranging from around 1,000 to 2,752 square metres of living area, sitting within the W Koh Samui resort and sharing its hotel-grade services, restaurants, spa and private beach. Most villas are actively holiday-let through the resort's own rental program at premium nightly rates, so long-term leases are uncommon and command island-top pricing. As with all Koh Samui villa land, the site cannot be foreign-freehold -- ownership is held on a registered long lease or through a Thai company, so confirm the tenure structure for any specific villa before committing.
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Development facts
| Type | Ultra-luxury branded beachfront pool-villa collection |
| Developer / brand | Amburaya Hotels & Resorts / Istithmar World, operated under Marriott International’s W brand |
| Status | Completed December 2010 |
| Scale | 19 beachfront pool villas (3–5 bedrooms, ~1,000–2,752 sqm living area) |
| Tenure | Villas held on registered long-term lease or via Thai company — land is not foreign-freehold |
| Foreign ownership | Foreigners cannot own land directly; hold the villa on a registered lease or through a company — verify per unit |
| Pet policy | Resort policy applies — verify with W Koh Samui management |
| Parking | Private covered parking per villa |
| Airport access | ~20 min from Samui International Airport (USM) |
| Healthcare | Bangkok Hospital Samui & Thai International (Bandon), ~20 min |
Facilities & amenities
Indicative pricing
Long-term rents at The Residences at W Koh Samui depend on the specific unit, size, view, furnishing and season. As an indicative benchmark, monthly long-term rents run roughly ฿250,000 – ฿800,000. Koh Samui also has a strong short-term holiday-let market, so nightly rates and peak-season pricing can sit well above these figures — request live The Residences at W Koh Samui availability for exact numbers.
Location & Maenam
The Residences at W Koh Samui sits in Maenam on Koh Samui's ring-road island, around 20 min from Samui International Airport (USM). The nearest international-standard healthcare is Bangkok Hospital Samui & Thai International (Bandon), ~20 min. Samui has no metro or train, so residents get around by scooter, car, songthaew and ride-hailing along the coastal ring road.
The Residences at W Koh Samui & the neighbourhood.
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The Residences at W Koh Samui — frequently asked questions
The Residences at W Koh Samui is in Maenam, Koh Samui — ~20 min from Samui International Airport (USM). Bangkok Hospital Samui & Thai International (Bandon), ~20 min provides the nearest international-standard healthcare.
The Residences at W Koh Samui is a ultra-luxury branded beachfront pool-villa collection (19 beachfront pool villas (3–5 bedrooms, ~1,000–2,752 sqm living area)). Status: Completed December 2010; developer/brand: Amburaya Hotels & Resorts / Istithmar World, operated under Marriott International’s W brand.
Foreigners cannot own land directly; hold the villa on a registered lease or through a company — verify per unit. In Thailand foreigners may own condominium units within a building's 49% foreign-freehold quota but cannot own land directly, so villas are held on a registered long lease or through a Thai company — confirm the tenure and title per unit.
Indicative long-term rents run roughly ฿250,000–฿800,000 per month, varying by unit, size, view and season; Samui also has a strong short-term holiday-let market that can price higher. Request current The Residences at W Koh Samui availability for exact figures.
Resort policy applies — verify with W Koh Samui management. Pet rules are set by the building's juristic office or the individual villa owner and can vary — always confirm in writing before signing.
Facilities include Private infinity pools, Private beach access, W Koh Samui hotel services & spa, On-site rental management program, Restaurants & bars. Private covered parking per villa is provided.
Sources & References
- Real Estate Information Center (REIC), Government Housing Bank, Thailand
- National Statistical Office, Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
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