In the exclusive hills above the prime area of Bophut, you will find one of Koh Samui's best-kept secrets.

Villa Suralai is a unique private villa retreat that once inside, guests find it incredibly hard to leave.

Suralai was designed to be the most luxurious private villa on the island. The furniture, fittings and artworks have been painstakingly sourced or custom made for the residence and are all of the highest quality. The expansive living spaces of the main building feature floor-to-ceiling glass which opens to cool mountain breezes in the afternoon, and Bose speakers located throughout the property make it easy to create whatever ambiance that you may wish to create.

As you enter the villa steps lead up to a reflecting pond and to the left is the huge open plan living room with wood-lined vaulted ceiling.

The room is exquisitely furnished with contemporary furniture, artwork and ornaments. But the whole front of the room opens onto a balcony with a glass balustrade that affords spectacular views across the mountains and valley to Bophut Bay and the neighbouring island of Koh Phang Ngan.

A polished dark wooden table and contrasting white chairs occupy one end of the living room with the lounge area with plush contemporary black and white leather sofas and a 50" falt screen TV at the far end. Making up the centre area is a black gloss and chrome open kitchen that runs along the back of the room fronted by a white polished island breakfast bar and stools. At the far end of the room a comfortable lounge area consisting of plush white leather sofas, stone tables, modern sculptures and a 50 inch flat screen TV. This sophisticated room is finished with polished grey terrazzo floor tiles and dark wood.

The wide stone balcony has plenty of outdoor furniture, a further dining area and looks over the garden below, the large pool terrace and the black tiled infinity pool. On either side of the balcony are stone staircases leading to the other levels of this expansive villa.

On the right, steps lead down to the lower level where there are three bedrooms situated below the main living area. Each double bedroom is stylishly fitted with contemporary furniture and artwork, has built-in wardrobes and benefits from an en-suite shower room with twin sinks. Each of these three bedrooms also has a private balcony with day-bed and seating that looks across the sea views and down over the garden and pool.

Staying on the right side, further steps lead you down into the garden and to the pool terrace and pool. At the right end of the pool is a large Sala complete with bar and stools sunken into the pool itself. The Sala has built in benches and comfortable cushioned seating.

Steps from the Sala lead down to a corridor that runs underground and alongside the pool. Sitiated here is the well-equipped gym which also has windows, allowing sea views, and doors that open into a garden and lawn area.

Stepping stones lead from this garden up to the first of three master suites that occupy a three-storey building. The ground floor suite sits below the pool level with views over the garden and over the valley to the ocean. It has a separate dressing area, twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a distinctive grey circular terrazzo bathtub.

Above this room, at poolside level, is another suite with separate dressing area, a modern four poster bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and an oval shaped grey terrazzo bathtub.

On the third story of this master pavilion is yet another suite that again has a dressing area, a four poster bed and an en-suite bathroom with shower and grey oval shaped terrazzo bathtub. In each of these suites the bathtubs are positioned at the front of the rooms with windows maximising the stunning panoramic views.

Finally, steps lead back up onto the wide balcony and to the lounge, kitchen and dining area. This is a very large property that has been beautifully designed to provide both private and practical accommodation that's suitable for large families or groups of friends. The flexibility of the villa also makes it an ideal choice for weddings and events.

This is an exceptional villa that combines modern luxury and design with the complete privacy and exclusivity.

Guests at Suralai can also enjoy beach access through a special beach club arrangement at the exclusive 5-star Sala Samui Resort & Spa at Cheong Mon Beach. Here they can also enjoy discounts on food and drink at the resort. Suralai was the residence of the angels in Thai mythology and, being situated alone and right on the top of a mountain, this seems an appropriate name.

Weddings & Events

Maximum sitting or standing capacity - 80 guests

Event fee

Up to 18 guetss free, up to 40 guests US$1,200, up to 80 guests $1,500

Covid - 19 Safety

Protect and Safeguard

• Face masks are provided on request 
• Infrared thermometers are used upon arrival of guests 
• Hand sanitisers are easily within reach throughout the property 

Follow COVID-19 Prevention Policy

• Villas are compliant with the government-approved COVID-19 health protocols and procedures

Observe Social Distancing

• Social distancing is practised throughout the property 
• Staff members always wear face masks and observe social distancing when interacting with guests

Villas offer seclusion and exclusivity perfect for social distancing

Cleanliness is a Top Priority

• Commonly used areas are constantly cleaned and sanitised 
• Bedrooms and bathrooms are stringently cleaned and disinfected periodically 
• Staff wears gloves and masks while working in the kitchen. Similar precautions are taken while dealing with laundry and cleaning of bathrooms

Technological Innovation

• Menus are accessible on digital devices 

Uninterrupted connectivity powered by high-speed Wi-Fi is available to keep guests connected with family and friends