10 Best Resorts in Thailand for Honeymoon
Thailand, with its turquoise waters and pristine white beaches, is a favorite destination for honeymooners and couples looking for some alone time. Not only are luxury resorts usually very affordable in this tropical paradise, but they also offer impeccable accommodations and amenities–from private infinity pools to stunning sea views to oceanfront locations where you get to bury your toes in the sand as soon as you step out of your room.
For couples looking for privacy and romance, there are also plenty of resorts offering bungalows set deep into their own corner of lush evergreen jungle–places where it’s easy to feel you are completely alone and away from the world. Whether you’re looking for a private beach, world-class spas, or ultra-luxurious service, see our list of the top resorts in Thailand for couples.
- Keemala Phuket
Curving shapes and a highly unusual architecture are the inventive dwellings of Keemala, an all pool villa wonderland nestled well away from the Phuket crowds and overlooking Kamala Village and the Andaman Sea. For fun seekers the resort is close enough to Kamala Beach and the liveliness of Patong Beach and all the dynamic action that Phuket has to offer, yet far enough removed to step back and take time to enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the rainforest and a plethora of holistic activities and cuisine to aid wellbeing. Shaded by an enchanted canopy of rainforest and connected together by a network of jungle walkways, the resort’s 38 villas are designed for guests wishing to experience a rustic, yet lavish, escape. Some villas are built in the canopy, featuring two floors complete with a private pool, upper level master bedroom, and a large lounge and dining area on the lower level.
- The Shore At Katathani, Phuket
This adults-only beachfront resort is an oasis of privacy, perfect for couples and honeymooners looking to escape the world. In addition to the resort’s main infinity pool, all villas here also feature their own private pool and come with either garden or sea views. The Seaview Pool Villa Romance seamlessly combines indoor and outdoor living with a large private sundeck; a Thai-style pavilion with a day bed overlooking the ocean; and a long list of amenities, including deep tubs illuminated by candlelight, a dining area, and large glass doors that open right onto the private pool.
The tour desk can help organize personalized expeditions, including cooking classes, snorkeling, and sea kayaking tours. On-site, couples can enjoy the spa and its full menu of massages and body and face treatments, try the Thai and international menu at the resort’s restaurant, join yoga or fruit-carving classes, or take advantage of the game room and tennis court.
- Six Sense Yao Noi, Phuket
Six Senses Yao Noi sets the highest benchmark for island resort living in Asia. Located beyond Phuket in awesome Phang Nga Bay, there’s a sense of privacy and adventure. The resort’s 55 elevated pool villas present generous personal space and a variety of views. Sea view villas offer glorious vistas over Phang Nga Bay, while mountain view villas face a plantation of rubber trees. Natural materials used in the modern architecture, together with excellent personal service, support the Six Senses philosophy of creating exceptional experiences. There are dining options aplenty at Six Senses Yao Noi, with several restaurants and bars, and an international wine cellar. The Living Room presents Thai and world cuisine and an open grill, while The Hilltop offers Thai set dinners and light lunches. There’s also an excellent Six Senses Spa, and the property offers many exciting excursions and activities.
- Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangie, Chiang Rai
Hidden within exotic bamboo jungles overlooking Myanmar and Laos, this luxury hotel offers tailor-made, all-inclusive experiences in an exquisite bamboo jungle close to some of Thailand’s oldest civilizations. The Four Seasons Tented Camp at Golden Triangle contains just 15 tents, where guests can stretch out in 54 square meters (581 square feet) of living space appointed with leather-and-hardwood bush chairs, paddle fans and a hardwood desk, or soothe your muscles in a custom-made wooden hot tub on the outdoor deck. At night, sundowners are offered at the Burma Bar, then afterwards, guests enjoy unforgettable dining experiences in a safari camp atmosphere at the Nong Yao Restaurant. A stay at the lodge includes a comprehensive list of activities, such as walking with the resort’s resident elephants, or absorbing the tropical tranquility with an open-air massage among the treetops.
- Sareeraya Villas & Suites, Koh Samui
Sitting right on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui’s most stunning and famous stretch of pristine white sand, the Sareeraya Villas & Suites offers all the exclusivity and luxury couples might want. Surrounded by a landscape of coconut trees and white sand as far the eye can see, guests can choose from spacious suites with sea and pool views, and deluxe villas with either outdoor spa baths or their own plunge pool in addition to uninterrupted views over the Gulf of Siam.
Couples will be spoiled for choice when it comes to resort amenities, which include a fitness center, a luxurious spa and gym, and a wide range of mouth-watering meals at the on-site Chef’s Table restaurant. It’s also possible to request a dinner-for-two experience that includes a lone gazebo right on the beach, lots of candlelight, a personal waiter, and an exquisite dinner menu.
- Six Senses, Koh Samui
Six Senses occupies the northern tip of Koh Samui, a quiet corner that offers all-around panoramic views of the turquoise waters and stunning sunsets over a private, powdery-soft beach. Accommodations here vary from treehouse-like villas with sun decks to two-story oceanfront pool villas with private pools, spa bathtubs, and uninterrupted views over the Gulf of Thailand. Rooms also come equipped with satellite TV, outdoor dining or relaxing areas, and outdoor showers.
- SAii Phi Phi Island Village, Ko Phi Phi Don
A private beach right against the Andaman Sea, 70 acres of coconut trees softly dancing in the cool, salty breeze, and stunning coastal views make this an ideal destination for couples looking for privacy. Here, guests can choose between deluxe bungalows with thatched roofs, and luxurious villas with private pools and spa baths.
There are restaurants and cafes on-site, as well as an infinity pool and a spa offering a variety of treatments, including a His and Her Package that features a private Jacuzzi, a massage, and a coconut body scrub.
- Rayavadee,Krabi
Rayavadee is situated in the heart of Krabi’s beautiful Phranang Peninsula on the border of Krabi Marine National Park, an area renowned for its natural beauty and rich flora, fauna and marine life. When the resort was built more than two decades ago, it was with the idea of creating one of Thaialnd’s best luxury hotels that offers living in balance within a unique environment. The Rayavadee nestles discreetly amidst tropical gardens and coconut groves against a backdrop of sheer cliffs, lush jungle foliage and the clear waters of the Andaman Sea. In addition to stylish, five-star accommodation, Rayavadee also boasts fine cuisine, one of the most unique relaxation spas in Thailand, and warm, attentive service. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the resort is also the perfect Thailand honeymoon destination and setting for intimate, personalized wedding celebrations.
- The Siam Hotel,Bangkok
The Siam hotel – opened in 2013 – is in a category of its own and unique to the Thai capital. With only 39 suites and 3 acres of property along the river, guests are able to experience a resort atmosphere and a level of exclusivity that is not available at Bangkok’s larger luxury properties. The suites at the Siam are amongst the largest in city, all outfitted with plush furnishings, super-sized king beds and lofty ceilings. Each room has been individually designed with original turn of the century oriental artwork and antiques. Guests can also choose for an intimately private pool villa and bask in either Thai, Chinese or Colonial surrounds. Every villa is awash with lush internal gardens and features a private swimming pool and open-air roof terrace, perfect for private sunbathing, evening cocktails or tête-à-tête dining.
- Layana Resort and Spa, Krabi
Uninterrupted golden sands, dozen of islands dotting the horizon, and the clearest blue waters you have ever seen are just the beginning of what awaits you when you get to the adults-only Layana Resort and Spa. Located in one of the most beautiful islands in Krabi, the resort offers an infinity pool plus a second half Olympic-size pool, a number of sun terraces where you can relax or join a restorative yoga class, an award-winning spa mixing the best of East and West wellness treatments, and a spacious air-conditioned gym.
Both deluxe rooms and villas are available, offering extras such as private gardens, direct access to the beach, outdoor showers and bathtubs, private swimming pools, and furnished covered terraces.