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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. Coordinates were corrected on 27 August 2026 and are now two-source. The previous pin (9.5825, 100.0140) fell roughly 1.1 km offshore of the Maenam coastline, which sits near latitude 9.573 at that longitude, so it could not have been a building. The replacement is Marriott International's own published geocode for W Koh Samui — 9.572229, 100.016527, taken from the operator's own property page rather than from a portal — and it agrees to about 38 m with the independent Google Maps place card for the resort at 9.5719696, 100.0167472. Both sources sit inland of the coastline and inside Tambon Maenam, matching the resort's own published address of 4/1 Moo 1 Tambol Maenam. The residences occupy villa plots within the W Koh Samui resort grounds, so the resort centroid is the correct pin for the collection at this precision; individual villa positions within the estate are not published.
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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 | Not verified — Pet policy not verified by BAANLYY. Ask the juristic office in writing before you sign — a building's rules, not the landlord, decide this. |
| 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
Private infinity poolsPrivate beach accessW Koh Samui hotel services & spaOn-site rental management programRestaurants & bars
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.
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The Residences at W Koh Samui — frequently asked questions
Where is The Residences at W Koh Samui located?
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.
What kind of development is The Residences at W Koh Samui?
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.
Can foreigners own a home at The Residences at W Koh Samui?
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.
How much does it cost to rent at The Residences at W Koh Samui?
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.
Does The Residences at W Koh Samui allow pets?
Pet policy not verified by BAANLYY. Ask the juristic office in writing before you sign — a building's rules, not the landlord, decide this. Pet rules are set by the building's juristic office or the individual villa owner and can vary — always confirm in writing before signing.
What amenities does The Residences at W Koh Samui have?
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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Last updated 7 July 2026 · Last reviewed 7 July 2026