Soneva Kiri by Six Senses, Thailand

Koh Kood may be the fourth largest island in the kingdom of Thailand, but it’s certainly one of the least developed. To experience Soneva Kiri is to experience ‘touching the earth lightly’. Don’t be fooled by the look of rough-luxe and beautiful ‘imperfection’ at this eco-resort, there is plenty of decadence, intelligent luxury and intuitive Thai service and hospitality.

110 Moo 4, Koh Kood Sub-District, Koh Kood District, Trat 23000, Thailand Remote but accessible, the resort is reached by a 60-minute private plane from Bangkok, followed by a short 2-kilometre trip by luxury speed boat.

The beach at the southern end of the resort grounds boasts calm clear inviting waters, powdery soft sand and plenty of room to breathe, given the size of the property; you’ll enjoy making use of your electric buggy… or feeling energetic? make your way there on a good ol’ fashioned bicycle

Located in the resort’s “Living Room” the main pool blends effortlessly into the ecologically-minded landscaped surrounds

Pool, spa, library, Six Senses Gallery, wine cellars, The Den for children, open air cinema – Cinema Paradiso, tennis & volleyball courts, non-motorised water sports, electric buggies to get around

A total of 36 villas and residences (12 Beach Villa Suites, 1 Two-Bedroom Beach Villa Suite no. 7, 2 Bedroom Beach Villa Suite no. 17, 6 Hill Villa Suites, 5 Cliff Villa Suites, 1 Junior Beach Retreat, 1 Private Four-Bedroom Hill Reserve, 5 Private Five-Bedroom Hill Reserves, 1 Private Cliff Four-Bedroom Reserve, 2 Private Beach Five-Bedroom Reserve, 1 Private Cliff Six Bedroom Reserve, 1 The Eco Villa)
In all villas and residences: separate master bedroom, walk through dressing area and bathroom with outdoor vanity, shower and bath, deck with open plan sitting area and large dining table, various large terraced areas with sun loungers, infinity-edged pool, IDD telephone, espresso machine, tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-fi and LAN connection, DVD player and Bose Hi-fi system with docking station for a personal iPod, electrical cart for personal use

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The Dining Room – dishes up creative Thai and Mediterranean cuisine featuring the smoky flavours of wood-fired rock ovens and
the tandoor
Ever Soneva So Spirited – for cliff-top pre dinner drinks and stunning sunsets
Ever Soneva So Chilled – is not for the indecisive sorbet, gelato, icecream lover; with over 60 homemade flavours at any one time you may have to come back for more
Ever Soneva So Chocoholic – for complete chocolate indulgence, the chocolate parlour features fair trade premium chocolate sourced from southern Thailand’s cocoa trees
Ever Soneva So Deli-cious – fine cheese, cold cuts and gourmet accompaniments are on offer here
The View – offers a contemporary Thai-inspired menu with an emphasis on locally grown organic produce
Ever Soneva So Spiritual – enjoy a pre and post dinner drink or two and soak in dramatic sunsets
Wine Cellar – over 500 labels await your enjoyment in the grotto-like cave cellar
Down to Earth – an exclusive chef’s table dining experience
The Beach – sizzles with woodfired, tandoori and pit cooking
Benz – perched on stilts over mangroves, Benz named after its chef, features locally sourced produce and Thai flavours
The Dining Pod – if picnicking on the beach seems all too passé, then rattan swathed-open air cocoon-like room with a view Dining Pod perched exactly 16 feet or 5 metres above ground is something to be experienced

24 hour Soneva Kiri signature Mr & Mrs Friday butler service

Designed to take you on a sensory journey, Six Senses Spa offers a raft of treatments to bring you back to balance. The Body Polish & Cocoon will prep your skin beautifully for the perfect Thai tan

This is the ultimate hideaway for couples

Children are welcome; the Den which resembles a giant tree house features a wide range of creative activities for young guests. Babysitting available on request

As with all Six Senses properties, Soneva Kiri is dedicated to keeping its environmental impact at a minimum. The resort prides itself in adopting strategies like recycling rainwater catchment and natural filtration, passive cooling, daylighting, green roofs and many more.  Guests can experience a zero carbon footprint villa and stay in the Eco Villa, constructed out of clay and rubber plants and features a ‘swimming hole’ that is naturally cleaned by special plants – this villa offers layers of ecological intrigue