Baan Kilee

10/10

Everything was absolutely perfect: - attentive and very kind personnel - the food was delicious, the best we tasted during our entire stay in Thailand: fresh, varied and adapted to individual tastes for the entire group - the villa itself is sumptuous with tasteful decoration - the swimming pool and the sporting equipment are worthy of a 5 star hotel - calm and relaxing environment Despite all the comments that we read before booking, we were still extremely agreeably surprised by the reality. The reality surpassed all our expectations.

10/10

Setting - absolute beachfront, secluded private beach, glacially calm most days, waking up to a view to die for! Well laid out, with a beachfront lazing lawn, then a 22m infinity pool, then a garden, all surrounded by accommodation, outdoor lounge, indoor lounge, 2 dining rooms and a breakfast room. Yes, it is at the opposite end of the island from the airport - but this also means at the opposite end of all the hubbub. Accommodation - as all the other reviewers, the place is enormous, and beautifully appointed - the furniture is so rich! We had up to 21 people staying, some singles, some couples, and all were accommodated luxuriously. Design is fantastic, with steep high roofs and ceilings, floor to ceiling glass, separate access to each room, huge beds, extensive cupboard and drawer space, big, marble bathrooms, outdoor and indoor bath and shower, luxury soaps - the list goes on, you won't be disappointed. Facilities - built for entertaining, it would be the perfect place to hold a party for a family of 6 in the outdoor lounge, all the way up to a wedding for more than a hundred on the front lawn. Comprehensive music system, multiple projector tvs, satellite tv in all rooms, complimentary wifi, all rooms air-conditioned, luxury transfer service available. Service - this was perfect. The Thai hospitality standard was definitely exceeded - from the standard food fare, which would rival most of the restaurants on the island, to the gentle interactions, catering for every need, I was unable to fault them - every detail was done to a very high standard. Having stayed in 100s of hotels, resorts, villas, apartments, etc, I don't say that flippantly. Each day's room cleaning was super quick, and returned the room to the state we found it in on day 1. Each night, the sweet smell of vanilla and lemongrass filled the room, with the romantic lighting setting! Rose, the head house-keeper was always on hand to arrange any outing, meal requirements, wifi issues, iPod connectivity issues, slideshow setup issues, etc, etc! Every polite request was almost instantly arranged. Loved the fire show, especially the human roman candle! Sent a lit lantern into the sky! Unfortunately I can't comment on the paddle board, kayak, fitness retreat, yoga sessions, boxing, etc - I just never got around to them! I did get flyboarding in somehow though - organised by Rose, what a blast!

10/10

Last week my wife and I met a group of old friends at Baan Kilee for a week away without the kids. Before that we stayed at the Banyan Tree in one of their Sanctuary Suites and unusually for me I took the time to write a review suggesting that it was probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. Whilst Baan Kilee offers a much more personalised experience in terms of privacy and personal service, I can honestly say it completely surpassed our Banyan experience, so I am compelled to write a second review in as many weeks. The setting is picture postcard perfect. The rooms, furniture and fittings are of the highest standard without loosing the cool relaxed ambience we had hoped for in a private Villa. The infinity pool is a great size for a large group and is only a stones throw from the Bar. Just meters away from the pool is the beach which had really nice fine white sand unlike some of the other beaches we visited and also benefits from a really shallow slope into the sea making it very safe for swimming. The food (especially the local Thai food) was the best we had on the island, and the resident chef had a huge variety of dishes to keep us interest for the whole week. Finally the service and organisation of extra services like in house massage, yoga clases and boat trips was fantastic and there wasnt anything that they couldnt do for you. Thanks to everyone at Baan Kilee - Possibly the nicest place we have ever stayed!

10/10

We had a group of 15 comprising of adults and children (families and singles), and all of us were over-awed by this wonderful holiday! The setting is even more wonderful than it appears in the photos, and sitting overlooking the infinity pool and the beach watching the sun set of an evening was an experience we will never forget...the ultimate in relaxation! All the bedrooms/bathrooms were amazing, and the dining areas were the ultimate in indoor/outdoor dining, with day-beds located directly behind the main dining table for a little lie down after dinner. Rose and the staff were amazing. We were treated like royalty on arrival, and the staff were very attentive to any of our needs. They were very easy to speak to about arranging day trips and activities, and would always discuss with us the best way to do things ensuring we had a great experience with good value for money. And the food was fantastic...aroi! We gave the chef a rough idea of what we wanted to eat that we chose from the menu, and the chef would add or remove dishes to ensure a well-rounded meal. I would be surprised if I could eat such wonderful food for 8 days straight anywhere else! All in all an amazing holiday, that we are definitely planning to do again! Thanks Rose and Co., we hope to see you soon!

10/10

We spent nearly a week at Baan Kilee in October and were blown away by the experience. Hands down, it beat every experience we have had at the top resorts in Asia due to the way it catered for families with children. We were a group of 2 families with 6 children ages 2-10. From the moment we entered the gates and closed them behind us (to keep the kids in) we never felt the need to leave. We kayaked, paddle boarded, swam and snorkeled in the calm and shallow waters off the lovely beach in front of the villa. We even sat and watched as the older kids did the same, allowing them some independence and adventure and yet feeling that they were completely safe in the lovely waters. We spent countless additional hours in the beautiful infinity pool overlooking the beach and the very well laid out living areas around the pool. The kids loved the in-pool bar and ate many meals there, not even having to leave the pool. They also watched a movie from there - a real treat for them. The bedrooms are luxurious and really well laid out for families and groups with lots of special spaces where extra beds are tucked away to accommodate young children and additional guests. The kids favorites were the lofts above 2 of the bedrooms which are very comfortable and spacious. We didn't need to use them for sleeping as 4 of the villa's 6 bedrooms easily accommodated our group of 10, but the kids thought they were the coolest thing ever. The food was amazing and the villa Asst. Manager and Chef were wonderful at suggesting new dishes to try to expand our Thai food horizons, while equally offering some of the most delicious takes on our favorite curries, fresh spring rolls, and salads. Daily massages, wonderful staff, fireworks/wish lanterns and lots of water and pool toys made this the best family holiday ever. I can't wait to return.

10/10

We just spent a wonderful week at Baan Kilee. We had 3 generations celebrating a 70th birthday. The villa catered for all ages with a playground and paddling pool for the youngest through to kayaks and a paddle board for those a little older. The huge infinity pool running along the front of the property is superbly designed with loungers in and seating all around the pool together with a shallow area for children. The beach is beautiful white sand and clear blue water. There are numerous loungers around the pool on the lawn and a hammock to round it all off. The villa has two large indoor dining rooms the larger which could seat 20 or more. All the rooms were large and well appointed the master bedroom being enormous with two additional beds which was perfect for the family with 2 boys under 3. At least 2 of the rooms had outdoor showers and extraordinary marble baths off the bedrooms. There is an enormous media room with a projection screen and countless DVDs with seats for 12 or more people. However the over arching element of what made our holiday was the service of Rose the villa manager and her staff. We had two birthdays where dinner was set up on the lawn just above the beach. For one Rose was able to find a fire dancer for a show on the beach that was quite mesmerising. She organised vans to the various sites around the Island and a trip to the five islands that the villa overlooks in one of the traditional Thai fishing boats. Her staff spoilt our 2 youngest both under 3 years and would often entertain them for extended periods of time. We ate all our meals at the villa where the staff sourced the food and cooked to our requests. We had a great range of meals and enjoyed their many recommendations taking full advantage of the great local seafood. The 6 bedrooms with 3 having the potential to accommodate an additional 2 children gives the property great scope to cater for families. We only used 5 of the bedrooms. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property.

10/10

Baan Kilee is recommended for couples and/ or group functions. I was there with my partner in Nov 2013 as part of a bigger group party and found the place lacking in nothing at all. It is peaceful, beautiful, staff are lovely and you get to have a massage in your own room. The rooms are very nice - we stayed in a villa for 2. Highly recommended for couples. Would go again.

10/10

I was there for a friend's birthday party in October. It was my first time to Koh Samui and while I had my honeymoon at Krabi over a decade ago, and have been to various resorts in Thailand for company's team building since 1997, Baan Kilee tops the list in terms of design, location and management for a luxury beach resort. For people who are used to busy marathon schedules of packed meetings/conference call, it will be a refreshing immersion to recharge at the Baan Kilee, especially with good friends. Just let time flow on by itself. Swim and dine whenever you like with a ready to serve staff. I arrived half day late and missed a boat cruise. Did my first yoga class. While there are activities that one can do outside of the resort, I ended up spending most of the time at the resort as it was a beautiful place ... when one is finally not in so much of a rush there may be moments of appreciation ... and wonder if nature is whispering ... I intend to go back for a team building event.

10/10

What an incredible villa experience! We had our wedding here with Tina at Signature Weddings and can't recommend it enough. it has everything - great views, stunning rooms, complete privacy, private beach plus some of the best staff you could ask for, headed up by the fantastic Rose & Chard. We knew it was going to be good from the photos and videos online, however it's even better when you're there in person. The villa is kept incredibly well by the staff and all the rooms are stunning with the pick of the lot being the master bedroom overlooking the entire villa space. You also have the option of the in house chef cooking for you and I can't recommend this enough. You'll be seated in the large & stunning dining room while a number of courses are served to you over the evening. A lot of people have written about the infinity swimming pool and it's easy to see why! Sitting at the end of the villa (before a garden and beach) it is the ideal way to finish off a day. It even has it's own swim up bar at the end of it! A truly stunning experience and we will definitely be back!

10/10

15 of us - three generations of the family aged 3 to 70 years - had a wonderful stay. Nothing was too much trouble for the excellent staff. Everything was perfect - the place itself, the staff, the meals, the facilities: everything!