Conrad Koh Samui has been recognized as the #1 Resort in Thailand in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, as voted by readers in the U.S. survey.
The recognition comes during a year of continued evolution for the resort, including the upcoming debut of The Pearl, a new one-bedroom Presidential Villa set at Conrad Koh Samui’s highest vantage point. Spanning 766 square metres across two levels, The Pearl brings together panoramic Gulf of Thailand views, a dedicated wellness sanctuary, tailored dining and highly personalized service in a private setting above the island.
“To be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers as the #1 Resort in Thailand is meaningful because it reflects the experiences our guests have had with us,” says Marco Araujo, general manager, Conrad Koh Samui. “Our team has always focused on creating stays that feel personal and closely connected to Koh Samui, whether through the privacy of our pool villas, the way we approach wellness and dining, or the experiences that invite guests to discover more of the island. We are grateful to our guests for this recognition and proud of the team behind it.”
Set along a secluded hillside on Koh Samui’s southwest coast, Conrad Koh Samui features a collection of private pool villas overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. The resort’s approach reflects Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ focus on bold design, intuitive service and experiences that connect guests more closely with each destination.
That connection comes to life through Conrad 1/3/5, the brand’s collection of one-, three- and five-hour experiences designed to offer different ways into the destination. At Conrad Koh Samui, guests can explore local culture, food and nature through experiences shaped around the island and its surrounding communities.
The resort’s Iris Farm is one such expression, introducing guests to ingredients grown onsite and the role they play in the resort’s culinary programme. Visits offer a closer look at the farm and its produce, alongside opportunities to learn more about the resort’s approach to local sourcing and sustainability.
The addition of The Pearl further builds on the resort’s all-villa experience. Designed around privacy, wellbeing and a slower pace of stay, the two-level Presidential Villa includes expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces, a 20-metre infinity pool and a dedicated wellness area, while retaining the strong connection to landscape and place that defines Conrad Koh Samui.
The 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards recognized more than 50 Hilton properties across the U.S. and U.K. surveys, with six Hilton properties receiving first-place rankings in their respective categories. Conrad Koh Samui was one of two Conrad Hotels & Resorts properties to receive a No. 1 ranking from U.S. readers.
