Why We Recommend Villa Aqua Vista 02

Aqua Vista 02 is a 4-bedroom villa within the gated Kanda Residences estate, perched on the hillside between North Chaweng and Choeng Mon on Koh Samui’s northeast coast. At $400–450 per night in low and high season, that’s $100–113 per bedroom — exceptional value for a fully staffed villa with daily breakfast, airport transfers, and a private chef for lunch all included in the rate.

The layout is particularly clever: two bedrooms sit in the main building and two more in a separate bungalow connected by the pool terrace. This gives couples or families genuine privacy without the need to book separate accommodation. Upstairs, the open-plan living area opens to panoramic sea views that stretch across the Gulf of Thailand — a view you’ll never tire of over morning coffee.

What truly sets Aqua Vista 02 apart is the service. SSV’s multilingual concierge team (English, French, German, Chinese) is widely regarded as one of the best on Koh Samui, and the full-time housekeeper-chef means you can eat in every day without lifting a finger. The estate’s own beach is a 150-metre walk, and Chaweng Beach is just five minutes by car.

Our Favourite Features

Two-building layout — main villa plus separate bungalow gives real privacy between bedrooms, ideal for families or two couples travelling together
Everything included — daily continental breakfast, chef for lunch, round-trip airport transfers, and 24/7 security are all part of the nightly rate
Panoramic sea views — the upstairs open-plan living area looks out over the Gulf of Thailand with unobstructed ocean vistas
Kanda Residences facilities — two beachside communal pools, restaurant and bar, gym, spa, and electric buggy service within the estate
Location sweet spot — five minutes from both the airport and Chaweng Beach, but tucked away in a quiet hillside estate

Good To Know

Chef dinner is extra — lunch chef is included but dinner service costs THB 1,000 per meal plus food costs and 20% service fee
17% service tax on top — rates are subject to 7% government tax plus 10% service charge, standard for Thailand villas
Estate beach isn’t great for swimming — Nora Beach is atmospheric but not ideal for a swim; Chaweng Beach (5 min drive) is the go-to for golden sand and water sports
$500 refundable security deposit — cash only, collected on arrival and returned at checkout assuming no damage
Electricity cap — 50 units per day included, excess charged at 9 THB per unit. Heavy AC use in peak summer could exceed this