Top Thailand Ultra Luxe Destination, Soneva Kiri

Be pampered even from the start of your trip with the finer things in life by taking the eight seater jet that brings guests to the famed destination of Soneva Kiri. Designed to blend in with the environment, this property uses natural materials like wood, stone, bamboo, and many others. Simple actions are implemented throughout the resort, contributing to sustainability and the protection of marine biodiversity, to encourage local producers in an ethical approach, and to support craftspeople who keep age-old traditions alive. More than a resort, Soneva Kiri is an experience.

Eight Seater Jet

Soneva Kiri is a world of its own. Set on beautiful Koh Kood, a private islet looking onto lush flora and fauna on one side and the marvellous ocean on the other. The intimate resort embraces the philosophy of authenticity and offers remarkable accommodation inspired by timeless Thai hospitality and style. Take for example the design and layout of the main swimming pool that opens up to the sea and horizon beyond, all in harmony with its preserved environment, people and local culture. Welcome to Soneva Kiri, welcome to the ultimate hideaway!

Main Swimming Pool – Daytime
Main Swimming Pool – At Twilight

Accommodation

The 32 villas are luxuriously spacious, located on the seashore or cliffs and well furnished. Eco-friendly materials from woven bamboo to rare and exotic woods are used to complement the rustic style, thus creating a warm atmosphere. Be close to nature irregardless of your choice of accommodation, be it directly on the beach, where the beauty of the lagoon is at your feet or high above surrounded by gorgeous greenery. Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s selection is the brilliant Beach Pool Villa Suite and below are the reasons why.

Beach Pool Villa Suite – Bedroom
Beach Pool Villa Suite – Walk in Wardrobe And Vanity Area

Upon arrival, you will find the a large dining table, accompanying chairs as well as a plush L-shape sofa. Other features in the villa includes a work desk, television, safe, ceiling fan above the bed and plenty of space to accommodate luggage of all sizes. In addition, there is air conditioning at the main indoor areas and cleaning is done every day. This villa type is also equipped with two additional indoor sofa, plenty of outdoor daybeds and sun-loungers around the private pool which allows guests to have more space to indulge.

Beach Pool Villa Suite – Living And Dining Space
Beach Pool Villa Suite – Private Pool

This choice of villa is the best of both indoor and outdoor worlds. Gaze upon the blue lagoon from the luxury of your villa and well manicured trees from the comfortable sunken bathtub plus standing showers. Simply step out onto your private terrace to lounge in the pool and allow endless lagoon views to soothe your spirit. You will enjoy the two separate toilets and wash basins so no one has to wait for the other at anytime. Fully stocked with bath amenities, fluffy towels, hair dryer and everything else you would need for a great stay.

Beach Pool Villa Suite – Bathtub
Beach Pool Villa Suite – Standing Shower And Toilet

Discover your own perfect private escape here, where travellers can rest and refresh in an indulgent way without ever needing to leave your abode. The beauty of this villa is the exclusive access to the beach, directly from your terrace step onto white soft sand and straight to the lagoon. Walk around as the place changes between high and low tides. After a nice swim, retreat back and into the pool or relax and take in the beautiful views from your sunbed.

Beach Pool Villa Suite – Direct Beach And Sea Access

Dining

In Koh Kood, delicious fresh produce abound. Tasty tropical fruits, some of the best seafood in the world, selection of meats from the mainland and most importantly that Thai savoir-faire. So Spirited is the place for healthy and hearty breakfast together with international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The choice of fresh fruits is simply staggering during the morning buffet, adding a splash of colour to the place as well as doses of vitamins and fibre. Must try is the Prawns Ceviche which is made of well marinated king prawns, dried tomato and lemon. So good it will be finished in minutes.

So Spirited – Prawns Ceviche
So Spirited – Breakfast Buffet

Staying at Soneva Kiri is much more than trees, beaches and lagoons. It is also a true sustainable culinary journey, pillar of Soneva’s identity and philosophy. The View as the name suggest, boast amazing sights and most excellent Nikkei cuisine to match. A harmonious blend of Japan and Peru on a plate. Highly recommended is the Nikkei Tasting Menu of which the Hokkaido Ceviche is scrumptious. Elegantly plated, scallop and salmon roe is carefully hidden under a canopy of thinly sliced fresh cucumber. Come just before sunset and be mesmerised by the hues of red, orange, and yellow across the skies.

The View – Hokkaido Ceviche
The View – Seating

In each of the world class restaurants, explore creative menus of subtle delicacies inspired by the location. You will be pleasantly surprised to find such variety on an island of this size. Kruua Mae Tuk (Tuk’s Kitchen) is a testament to this. The gastronomic ‘no-menu’ dining concept uses some of the very best Thai ingredients and produce from this area. Miang Kham is a traditional snack that kicks off your meal to a fun start. A memorable hands-on course where you wrap condiments like dried shrimp, chilli, lime in a betel leaf before eating. An explosion of flavours and textures in your mouth.

Kruua Mae Tuk (Tuk’s Kitchen) – Miang Kham
Kruua Mae Tuk (Tuk’s Kitchen) – Views

For special occasions, Treepod Dining Experience provides a one of a kind atmosphere to indulge in your favourites. Enjoy a menu carefully curated with seasonal finds in a setting designed to celebrate the beauty of Koh Kood’s rainforest. Have a seat in the alluring bamboo pod and start taking photos and videos while the pod is being raised to capture those fond memories. At the top, the views of the surrounding will leave diners breathless. So bring your love ones for this experience, a talking point in the years to come.

Treepod Dining Experience

Wellness/Facilities

Discover serenity at Soneva Kiri Spa. Choose from a variety of indulgent treatments to feel renewed in the mind, body, and spirit. Every visit is enhanced with the most conducive of ambiance to help guests focus on holistic wellbeing. Enter Intuitive Therapy, a treatment that is bespoke for each individual. It can include focused massage on areas that require specific attention, reflexology and energy work. The therapist are all well trained and has the warm Thai hospitality this country is renown for.

Soneva Kiri Spa

The friendly staff at Soneva Kiri are happy to help you book any activities or excursions that best suit your interests. For families with young ones or those young at heart, do not miss the Cinema Paradiso where you can watch movies projected on a large screen under the stars. Complimentary popcorn all around! Stargazing is another must try activity, where the resident astronomer will guide you in searching for constellations, planets and more. An educational yet fun filled time.

Cinema Paradiso
Stargazing

Soneva Kiri provides all guests with free use of snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins), canoes, kayaks, life jackets and beach towels for those wanting to explore the exceptional blue waters of the island. There are also lounge chairs with large umbrellas for relaxing on the pristine beach with some shade from the sun. The fitness centre has some of the most popular equipments around. These include exercise machines, free weights and fitness bands. Play your favourite tunes on the portable speakers to better enjoy your workout.

Fitness Centre
Kayak

It brings the team at Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine joy to share that Soneva Kiri has been awarded Top Thailand Ultra Luxe Destination. There is truly no other in the country that is in the same league as Soneva Kiri. Bravo!

ADDRESS:
110, Tambon Ko Kut, Ko Kut District, Trat 23000, Thailand
PHONE:
+66 82 208 8888
WEBSITE:
https://soneva.com/resorts/soneva-kiri/