The timing couldn’t have been better. It was the week of the launch of White Lotus Season 3, and the hotel-themed show was filmed on the island of Koh Samui, where we were staying. The atmosphere was electrical, as was our anticipation. So off two good friends entered search of our own White Lotus experience, hopefully with all the beauty however none of the drama.
< img width="920"height=" 767 "src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/renaissance-beach-920x767.jpg"alt=""/ > Our driver injury through the busy streets, with people, scooters, and pets moving in all directions. Driving past a magnificently red-bricked wall with rich vegetation poking out in parts, I asked the driver which temple this was. Turning, he flashed a quick smile, stating this was our hotel. In plain contrast to the hustle outside evictions, we were about to enter the sanctuary of Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Health spa. There was a distinct sense of being invited into a spiritual area.
The welcome
Thai hospitality is renowned for being world-class, and this was evident right from the start. We were warmly greeted with smiles, a cool towel, welcome drink and yummy treats. After settling the documentation, we were ushered into a golf cart and started to wind through the resort. More on the gardens later on, but suffice it to state that the intoxicating scent, in consistency with cascading water features, filled our senses.
The room Stopping at elaborate wood doors, I understood we ‘d shown up. Previously, the wonderful words” we’ve upgraded you to a swimming pool villa”had both of us smiling(there’s something to be stated about being a Marriott Bonvoy member). Pushing open the doors, we initial step into a peach-orange tiled yard with similarly coloured walls, giving a near adobe feel to the tropical setting. Stepping inside the front door, a big open-plan lounge and bedroom came into view. 
< img width= "920 "height="767" src ="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/renaissance-villa-920x767.jpg" alt=""/ > The lounge couch doubled as a sleeper sofa, with a big television for downtime, together with a mini-fridge and coffee station. Easily, the front door could be opened with both keycards and the Marriott App on our phones– the latter for fuss-free entry. The four-poster bed draped in sophisticated netting indicated that throughout the day the bed was an elegant accessory to the space, while during the night, there was defense from any wandering insect. Surrounding to the bed and lounge, the windows opened onto a little pond– I would push the bed and watch a range of birds visiting and sprinkling about as a form of break from the heat.
The restroom
Separated by bamboo sliding doors, the bathroom first housed the toilet cubicle, and after the vanities, the shower. On the room orientation, I was fascinated when the steward informed me it was a dual shower and bath combination– opening the door, I found the brilliant blue tiling undoubtedly formed a rather big bath tub, which later, I took pleasure in with double bubbles (both in glass and bath). The features were provided by the fragrance-infused Argus by Margot Elena.
Through a sheath of white drapes at the end of the restroom, the swimming pool appears– a well-sized and welcome cooldown from the clinging tropical humidity. The pool’s smart design
uses a lying area on one side and a deeper area on the other, matched by loungers. Whatever you need to prepare your trip in 2025 The centers Meals and treats are on offer at 2 restaurants devoted to the gastronomic health and wellbeing of Renaissance’s visitors. For all-day easygoing dining, The Banana Leaf uses international meals from à la carte menus, along with a luxurious combination breakfast buffet in the mornings. Meals can be taken pleasure in at the swimming pool or even on the beach, with The Swimming pool Bar’s conscious personnel all set to guarantee a perpetual supply of liquid beverage. 
< img width=" 920"height="767 "src =" https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/renaissance-resort-920x767.jpg "alt=""/ > At tawaNN, with its raised outdoor patio and elegant views of Lamai Bay, the taste of Thailand comes to life with handmade heritage offerings developed for the Western taste buds. Seafood is, obviously, an essential, but the standout meal here is a Massaman Curry– slow-cooked beef cheeks with a rich Thai aromatic blend curry sauce. Melt-in-the-mouth delectable! Meals can likewise be purchased in, and if you set up with the concierge in advance, a barbecue can even be prepared for satisfaction in the personal luxury of your vacation home.
The resort’s primary swimming pool is set in a courted amphitheatre and terraced straight onto the beach. At 50 meters, it is ideal for swimming laps or simply cooling off in the swirl swimming pool. Daybeds are readily available for lounging, and towels are provided. Sun worshippers are well cared for on the beach, with parasols and sun chairs for convenience, in addition to complete from the bar till 7pm. Off the swimming pool’s pathway is Quan Medspa. Set in its own enclosure, the medspa commons offer relaxing spaces for restoration and mindfulness. Treat yourself to body and face treatments, delight in the peaceful relaxation lounge, join a yoga class on the health spa’s beach structure, and book yourself a deep penetration release massage– request Rose, who happened to have had a stint as a massage therapist in our home town of Cape Town.
The area Renaissance Resort and Spa is a 30-minute drive from the airport and is located a stone’s throw from the well-known Chaweng Beach. A range of regional sights are quickly available, consisting of the Huge Buddha Temple, Lamai Beach, and Bophut Fisherman’s Town. The hotel’s Navigator(the catchy term for the hotel’s concierge organizer) is Khet, who has assembled a bespoke 3-hour trip of the area using his regional expertise. 
< img width ="920 "height= "767"src=" https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KOH-SAMUI-920x767.jpg "alt=""/ > Other great touches As one of the more established resorts on Koh Samui, The Renaissance boasts a thoroughly curated brand name of the resort experience. Nestled amongst terraced landscapes of lush plant and tropical richness, the resort emulates the tranquility and sacred appeal of conventional Balinese architecture, with carvings, statues, and an unified connection to nature throughout. Botanical galleries filled with exotic flora welcome you on every level. Featured highlights, total with axis towers, sculptures, and bas-relief installations, all add to welcoming guests into a distinct and completely local setting. 
Especially resplendent in the morning when the lotus buds are still in bloom and birdsong fills the air, your walk to the restaurant for that first coffee– where by day three the serving personnel has your cup ready simply as you like it– sets the phase for the rest of
your day invested in paradise in the world. < img width ="920 "height ="767 "src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gardens-920x767.jpg"alt =""/ > The cost Rates begin at around ₤ 209 for 2 adults in the guest rooms, rising to ₤ 359 for a vacation home with a private swimming pool and courtyard. The Renaissance magic, nevertheless, lies in the value packages. Shifting to ₤ 359 for the visitor rooms and ₤ 524 for the villas, consisted of are: everyday breakfast, a 2-course lunch, 2-course unlimited beverages for 2 hours, and round-trip airport transfers.
The best bit
The prime stretch of Renaissance beach includes a large granite rock with an equally large tree growing together with it, supplying shade at the top. The hotel has actually provided actions up the rock, and from the top, the views are spellbinding. I would go up numerous times a day and sit there in my little rocky treetop spot, looking out at the beach. It might just be the island’s most lovely place for sunset sundowners. Back at home, I knew I ‘d psychologically return to this location whenever I required a tip of what peace and tranquillity feel like.
The final verdict Besides the manicured gardens, elegant lodging, soul-affirming views, renowned beach days with full-service swimming pool time, scrumptious food, and transcendental massage sessions (without a doubt the best we experienced), it is the hospitality personnel– who understand what you need, even before you do– that are the unassuming stars of the program. From the very first to the last “Sawasdee Ka,” you are dealt with like royalty. Service is provided with inconspicuous grace and kindness. The Renaissance understands the nuances of hospitality like the back of their hands– extended in welcome and gratitude. Undemanding convenience. Restful. Peace. Welcome.
Disclosure: Our stay was sponsored by Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Health Club.
Jared Ruttenberg Jared Ruttenberg is a travel author from Cape Town, South Africa. He takes pleasure in connecting individuals and experiences through words, images and social media. See more at www.jaredincpt.com.
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