Villa Riva

The memories will last a lifetime at this huge 7-bedroom (plus 2 kids' room) retreat, with a semi-private beach and unforgettable views over the bay and neighbouring Koh Phangan.

Villa Riva is a seven-bedroom dream villa in Koh Samui’s Laem Noi area. With direct access to a semi-private beach, replete with massage beds and sun loungers, this is the barefoot vacation to beat all others. The seven ensuite bedrooms are spread across three Thai-style pavilions with pitched roofs and decorated with local artefacts. The villa features a fitness centre with a gym, massage room and dry sauna, a 32-metre freeform infinity pool, a home cinema, pool table, library, and an efficient team of staff. A holiday at Villa Riva is all about sunset sea views and luxe living. Indoor living * Majestic, stone-clad entrance leading into the main level of The Clubhouse * Lounge and dining area with vaulted ceilings, and furnished with fine contemporary Asian art and decor, opening onto the expansive pool deck * Spacious dining room with a 16-seater round, solid teak table * Fully equipped, modern show kitchen * Discreet wet kitchen used by the staff for meal preparation * Private cinema and video game room with cushioned recliners, accomodating 12 people * Upper mezzanine furnished with a massive 9-metre sofa, a billiards table, book library and a gaming table * Fitted wine cellar stocked with over 100 bottles covering the finest vintage and champagne from around the world * Dedicated health and fitness zone with a fully fitted gym, dry sauna, jacuzzi, shower, changing room and a private massage room Outdoor living * A wide, wooden, multi-level sun deck fronts The Clubhouse * The main deck is furnished with sun loungers bordering the 32-metre infinity pool * A luxurious, eight-person jacuzzi is built into one end of the pool * A few steps down, the lower deck has sofas where you can relax and enjoy the sea views * A roofed, poolside relaxation sala or gazebo is ideal for getting massages or curling up with a book * A larger, barbecue sala next to it seats eight and is perfect for relishing alfresco meals prepared by the private chef * Steps lead you down to a semi-private beach, shaded by tamarind trees and made comfortable with sun loungers, a Thai massage bed and a purpose-built 'lovers' lounge' installed for an unforgettably romantic sunset * Floodlit tennis court with AstroTurf surfacing Bedrooms: Grand Master Suite * Located on the upper level of the master pavilion * Very generous in terms of space, with a canopied, king-size bed, plus a sofa bed * Featuring in and outdoor showers, the latter with dramatic views of the sparkling bay below, the marine park and the stunning Samui sunsets * The bathroom centerpiece is a large whirlpool jacuzzi to enjoy a relaxing bath following a day out * Study table for when you need to work * A spacious private terrace with sunbeds and a lounging sofa that overlooks the pool and main sun deck of the villa Guest Suites 1 & 2 * Located in the master pavilion, on the first floor * Spacious, luxurious and decorated with striking contemporary Asian art and collectibles * King-size beds with thick mattresses * Indulgent bathrooms with large bathtubs * Disabled friendly - One of the suites and its en-suite bathroom have been specifically designed for guests with mobility challenges and is wheelchair friendly Kids' or Nannies' Room * Also in the master pavilion * Perfect for teenagers or nannies traveling with the family * Twin beds and glass doors * Ensuite bathroom Guest Suites 3 & 4 in Villa A * Floor-to-ceiling wood and glass doors * Shaded, glass walled balconies featuring endless sea views * An amazing four-poster bed in the upper suite, plus a lounge sofa * The ensuite bathroom in the upper suite has a large, built-in tub with shuttered windows * The lower level suite boasts a king-size bed and a rain shower in the ensuite bathroom * Its deck is shaded by a tamarind tree and has views of the beach * Villa A can be used by a nuclear family - parents and two kids, who want to stay in close proximity and have some privacy Guest Suite 5 in Villa B * The suite has an adjoining bedroom for kids, taking its capacity to 2 adults and 2 kids * Perfect for a family of four * Luxuriously appointed suite with the mattress raised on a platform * A large bathtub with a hand shower in the ensuite bathroom * Outdoor covered deck, ideal for a little private play time with the kids Guest Room 6 in Villa B * Large room with a double bed * Ensuite bathroom with vanity and shower * For some quiet time, Villa B features a dedicated covered deck underneath the bedroom and which overlooks the beach