New Year, New Anantara Bophut: Koh Samui’s Iconic Tropical Resort Unveils Newly Refurbished Rooms, Redefining Island Luxury
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort announces the unveiling of its newly refurbished rooms this January, following an extensive four-week renovation. Backed by a $2 million USD investment, the project reflects Anantara Bophut’s unwavering commitment to delivering one of the most luxurious and unique guest experiences on the Island. The transformation includes a comprehensive room redesign, complemented by the introduction of a brand-new Kids and Teens Club and a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness facility set to launch in Q1 and Q2 2025, respectively.
The extensive renovation, led by the acclaimed Abacus Design, draws inspiration from the resort’s lush tropical gardens and Bophut’s landscape designer Bill Bensley’s philosophy of harmonious coexistence between humans, animals, and nature. Nestled within a well-established coconut plantation, the redesigned rooms now embody a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor serenity through earthy wood tones and subtle greens.
The refurbishment prioritises space, light, and natural elegance across the Premier Garden View, Deluxe Garden View, and Deluxe Sea View Room categories. Key upgrades include:
- Ceiling Redesign: Third-floor rooms now feature vaulted ceilings, creating a more expansive and inviting ambiance.
- Extended Balcony Doors: Larger balcony doors flood rooms with natural light, deepening the connection to the resort’s lush gardens.
- Updated Interiors: Modern flooring, reimagined minibar designs, and an earthy colour palette enhance warmth and sophistication.
Looking ahead to additional exciting developments, in March 2025, a 150 sqm state-of-the-art Technogym fitness facility will open in a brand-new space next to the resort’s Spa. Designed to offer guests a seamless luxury wellness and fitness experience, the gym will feature advanced Technogym equipment, including six cardio machines, six resistance machines, free weights, bench presses, and functional fitness tools integrated with online Technogym courses.
Q2 2025 will also see the introduction of what is set to be the Island’s leading Kids’ and Teens’ Club experience. Housed in a newly relocated space with its own terrace, “The Treehouse” Kids’ Club will embrace the resort’s story of monkeys and nature. It will feature a creative treehouse-inspired design, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, wall nooks for hiding, and an array of Montessori-inspired play spaces.
In a separate space next door, the Teens’ Club, “The Lounge,” will offer arcade games, a reading corner, and a relaxed hangout area. Both spaces will be paired with an exceptional array of child and teen-friendly cultural experiences, including The Samui Way of Life programme, which teaches children about Koh Samui’s long history of diversity and acceptance, via a schedule including guided mediation, a palm leaf fish treasure hunt on the beach, before paying respect to mother nature at the local spirit house.
Since its opening in 2004, Anantara Bophut has stood as an emblem of tropical luxury on Koh Samui. As one of the Island’s original resorts, this iconic space is home to a spectacular Bill Bensley-designed landscape, immersing guests in acres of lush gardens, and serene lily ponds, featuring magnificent Victoria Amazonica water lilies reaching up to three meters in size. The resort’s unique story draws from a local folktale about Gla and Ai-Jow, a man and a baby monkey whose special bond symbolises harmony between humans and nature. This enchanting narrative is reflected throughout the resort’s design, with monkey statues representing key moments from the tale and emphasising the importance of communication, friendship, and shared existence.
“Our vision has always been to create an immersive experience that blends luxury with nature,” said Thomas Boehringer, General Manager of Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort. “The newly refurbished rooms expanded Kids’ and Teens’ Club, and state-of-the-art gym underscore our commitment to providing guests with a memorable, holistic getaway where comfort and connection to the environment and the culture of Koh Samui are at the heart of every experience”.
Stays at Anantara Bophut start from $250++ per night, including breakfast, Kids’ and Teen Club access, and daily activities such as yoga, Pilates, stand-up paddleboarding, and sea kayaking. For more information, visit www.anantara.com/bophut-koh-samui, email bophutsamui@anantara.com, or call +66 77 960 333. Follow the resort on Instagram @anantarabophut.
A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara has connected guests to genuine places, people and stories in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations since 2001. Each Anantara embraces the surroundings and culture of its destination to create unforgettable memories for every guest. From city to sea and desert to jungle, Anantara delivers heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality at its over 50 hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.
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