Why We Recommend Villa Vista Mar

Perched in the hills above Nathon on Koh Samui’s quietest northwest coast, Villa Vista Mar delivers what very few villas anywhere in Thailand can match: an unobstructed west-facing infinity pool view over Ang Thong National Marine Park — a protected 42-island archipelago rising from the Gulf of Thailand. That 15m x 5m pool isn’t just large, it’s a frame for one of the most photographed sunsets in Southeast Asia, repeated every evening from your own terrace. At $450 per night in low season, eight guests split costs to just $56 per person — with complimentary chef-cooked breakfast and airport transfers already included. Even at peak rates of $800 per night, that’s $100 per person before tax (10% applies to all rates).

The villa’s fourth bedroom occupies a separate interconnected bungalow with its own kitchen and living area, making Vista Mar unusually well suited to two families travelling together or a group wanting a semi-independent retreat within the same property. Named live-in staff — Mr. Bang and Ms. Layla — appear in review after review by name, praised for anticipating needs rather than waiting to be asked. The multilingual guest manager (English, French, German, Thai, Chinese) and a dedicated pool table room and yoga area complete a property that earns its 10/10 ratings across multiple platforms without any visible effort.

Our Favourite Features

The 15m infinity pool aligned directly with Ang Thong Marine Park — 42 protected islands at sunset, every night, from your own pool
Live-in staff Mr. Bang and Ms. Layla, consistently named in guest reviews for personalised, proactive service that goes beyond standard villa hospitality
The fourth-bedroom bungalow with its own kitchen and living area — genuinely private within the villa, ideal for two families or a couple wanting separation from the group
Complimentary chef-cooked breakfast daily and both-way airport transfers included in the rate — not add-ons, not a continental basket
Nathon town five minutes away: authentic Chinese shophouses, a local night market and the inter-island ferry pier — the real Koh Samui that Chaweng visitors never see

Good To Know

The northwest coast is deliberately off the tourist trail — the nearest beach clubs and Chaweng nightlife are 30–40 minutes by car; a scooter or hired car is strongly recommended for exploring the island
The driveway is steep and narrow; if anyone in the group is nervous about hairpin hill roads, arrange for villa transfers rather than self-drive on arrival
Samui Airport is 25 minutes away; the included airport transfer removes the need to arrange taxis at either end
The secondary plunge pool (3m x 2m) sits adjacent to the main terrace and is well suited to young children or a cool-down dip while the main pool is in use
All rates are subject to 10% tax; the quoted nightly rate does not include this, so factor it into your budget: $450 low season becomes $495, $800 peak becomes $880