Why We Recommend Sunrise Golden

Few villas on Koh Samui deliver a genuine toes-in-the-sand experience quite like Sunrise Golden. Positioned directly on Nahai Beach — a quiet stretch tucked between the busier shores of Chaweng and Choeng Mon — this five-bedroom retreat trades resort crowds for uninterrupted ocean views and the sound of waves from every room. At $220 per bedroom per night in low season (rising to $398 at peak), the rate buys something money rarely can on Samui’s northeast coast: absolute beachfront privacy with a full-time team that includes a private chef serving daily breakfast and lunch.

The two-storey layout is designed around indoor-outdoor living, with floor-to-ceiling glass panels that fold open to a sea-view terrace and infinity pool. Two beachfront salas — one contemporary, one built from antique teak — give you separate lounging and dining spaces right on the sand. Inside, a decorative fishpond anchors a covered sala that doubles as a cool midday retreat. Every bedroom faces the ocean through oversized windows, and each has its own ensuite, so there is no queue for the shower even when the house is full.

Our Favourite Features

True beachfront position on Nahai Beach — step off the terrace directly onto sand, with swimming and kayaking from your doorstep and no road to cross
Private chef and daily breakfast included — a resident chef prepares breakfast every morning and is available for lunch service, saving you restaurant bills and travel time
Two contrasting beachfront salas — a sleek contemporary pavilion for sundowners and an antique teak sala for shaded seaside lunches create genuinely different moods
Infinity pool with unbroken sea views — the pool sits at terrace level overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, perfectly positioned for sunrise swims (the name is well earned)
Airport transfers included for all guests — the 15 km ride from Samui Airport is handled by the villa team, removing the usual arrival-day taxi negotiation

Good To Know

Dinner chef carries a surcharge — breakfast and lunch chef services are included, but evening meals cost 1,000 THB for the chef’s time (plus ingredients at cost), so budget accordingly or explore nearby Choeng Mon restaurants
Extra guests beyond the base occupancy are $59 per person per night — the villa sleeps more than 10 comfortably, but additional guests add up; confirm your headcount before booking
A $1,000 security deposit is required — refundable after checkout, but worth noting for cash-flow planning
Choeng Mon village is a short drive away — while the beachfront location is wonderfully secluded, you will want a car or taxi for evening dining and shopping beyond the villa
Minimum three-night stay year-round — this is consistent across all seasons, making weekend getaways feasible without a week-long commitment