You stay on the quiet end of Chaweng Beach. The shore curves gently, and you step straight from the path to the sand. Koh Samui airport is a short drive away, so you reach the resort before the jet lag sinks in. Shops, small bars and night markets sit close by for a leisurely wander, then you come back to palm shade and expansive sea views. Boats wait along the coast for days out to nearby islands.

You unlock a key and walk into a calm, roomy hideaway. Deluxe Lawana Rooms offer a big bed, a soaking tub, and a balcony overlooking the palms. Anantara Pool Suites keep your own pool just outside the door, so swims fit around your mood. Families spread out in Anantara Family Suites or Anantara Family Pool Villas. For big celebrations, Lawana Pool Villas and the Lawana Residences hold everyone together in one elegant base.

Time fills itself here. You join yoga on the sand deck, then book a Thai cooking class and learn how to balance spice and herbs. Fruit carving, Thai boxing, and language sessions bring you closer to island life. Children work through their treasure hunt around the grounds. Boat trips, snorkelling and days out to Fisherman’s Village or Angthong Marine National Park add a sense of adventure.

You spend days between the tropical swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a bright fitness centre that looks over gardens. Anantara Spa waits in its own corner of the grounds with suites for couples and a Coconut Paradise ritual that uses local fruit. Children roam the Chang Noi Kids Club with toys, crafts, and treasure maps, while villa host service and the Anantara Conference and Event Hall add polish to grown-up plans.

You wake to breakfast at Ocean Kiss with Thai dishes, eggs to order and sea views. Lunch may drift into an easy seafood feast at Crab Shack, bare feet in sand and crab on the table. Tree Tops Signature Dining turns dinner into a big event, in salas raised among old trees. Later, you can move to The Singing Bird Lounge for cocktails, or choose Dining by Design for a private setup.

Big moments feel special at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort. You can swap city halls for warm sand, lantern light and the sound of waves. The team plans vows on the beach, on the sand deck or in the Lawana Ballroom and Anantara Conference and Event Hall. You toast on the Grandview Terrace, then move to dinner under the palms. Birthdays, vow renewals and family reunions all take on a soft island glow at night.