Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa ( Koh Phangan )

Livnat Hen

A magical and unique experience in Koh Phangan! This hotel is truly special and unlike any other, located in a magical part of Koh Phangan. At first, I was hesitant to book because the rooms are made almost entirely of wood — and that often means musty smells. But I was pleasantly surprised to find a beautifully designed room, with every corner thoughtfully crafted. And the best part? The room smelled amazing — like fresh lemongrass! The staff even comes in to light a lemongrass-scented oil that fills the space with the most relaxing and refreshing aroma. The staff is the sweetest — every single person was kind, helpful, and genuinely caring. I honestly can’t say a single bad word. The hotel itself is huge — it’s a joy to get “lost” among the tropical jungle paths, discovering pools, a lagoon, gym, lush greenery, and the hotel’s own thriving ecosystem. And if you’re feeling lazy (no judgment!), they’ve got a 24/7 shuttle service that picks you up in minutes. Just a 15-minute beach walk away is a charming little village — don’t miss it! We had the best massage in all of Thailand there (and we tried a lot), plus amazing food, cooking classes, nail salons, fun bars, and a convenient 7/11. The only thing I didn’t love was the breakfast — quite basic and not very inviting. If I had the choice, I’d book without it. 💛 Highly recommended. A truly refreshing, relaxing, and unforgettable stay.

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h --- The hotel is quite far from the center of Koh Phangan; a taxi from the pier costs 1500 Baht. There is also a service to reach the hotel via a speedboat from Koh Samui at a good price, which takes you directly to the hotel without having to go through the pier and take an expensive taxi need to book with the hotel directly. We arrived at the hotel, and the check-in time was 3 PM, but we only received our room at 4 PM after waiting a whole hour for the check-in process. The hotel itself is very authentic; if you are looking for a modern hotel, this is not the place. The hotel features large villas with pools, there is a central pool, and a private beach. The downside is that the sand is rocky, so you need shoes to enter the water. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed a lovely evening with a music performance and a good meal. The food at the pool is also decent and reasonably priced. However, the breakfast was not to my taste; there were almost no cheeses and the food was primarily Asian-based, which may not suit European preferences. There is a very nice village with excellent restaurants just 5 minutes from the hotel, with affordable massages and everything you need at very low prices. I highly recommend visiting there, but the hotel charges nearly 1000 Baht for a round-trip taxi ride. The hotel has stunning views, and the location is very beautiful. There are a lot of mosquitoes, so it’s essential to bring mosquito repellent. For those who love a traditional Thai-style hotel, I highly recommend Santhyia Hotel.

James Norman

The Santhiya is a really lovely hotel. The staff are plentiful and ultra polite and helpful. Our room (hideaway villa) was really comfortable, with a lovely pool and patio area. The bathroom is also very nice with a lovely, high pressure and hot outdoor shower. I loved the shower! The bed and pillows are comfortable and the aircon works superbly. The only slight negative is that the hotel is just outside the nearest village. Ideal for getting away from it all, but you do want to visit the village for food and drinks, and as the previous boardwalk collapsed some time ago, you have to clamber over rocks to get to the next beach. Not a huge issue but could be relatively easily fixed. I would definitely stay here again, it has been a wonderful holiday

Simone Tabellini

Total Disappointment at Santiya Resort Koh Phangan: Looks Nice, but That’s About It We stayed at Santiya Resort, drawn in by the beautiful photos and glowing reviews, but our experience was frustrating and deeply disappointing from the start. The Good: The standard rooms are decent—clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. But that’s really the only positive. The Bad: We decided to upgrade to a villa with a private pool, paying an additional 52,000 baht (around $1,500 USD). The villa looks amazing at first glance, but that impression quickly fades. It’s located deep in the jungle, which makes sleeping nearly impossible due to the constant noise from wildlife. Even worse, the bathroom is completely outdoors, making it nearly unusable because of the sheer number of insects crawling and flying around. It’s uncomfortable, unhygienic, and absolutely not what you expect at this price point. The next morning, we asked to return to our original room. After hours of arguing with the staff, they finally agreed—but there was no apology, no compensation, nothing. To add insult to injury, we had to pay extra to return to the previous room, and they told us the refund for the upgrade would take 45 days. Unacceptable. And it doesn’t stop there: The check-out process is ridiculously slow. So slow, in fact, that you could easily miss your flight—and the staff couldn’t care less. The resort is massive, and you need a car to get around. They do offer a buggy service, but it’s completely unreliable. On multiple occasions we had to wait 30 to 45 minutes just to be picked up, whether to go for breakfast or to reach the main entrance. It’s a logistical nightmare. In short: A beautiful setting ruined by terrible management. We absolutely do not recommend staying here. At this price, guests deserve professionalism, care, and basic respect.

Kira Lotus

I normally don’t like writing review but this place really touched me and I want to express it. There was not even 1 thing that I didn’t like. Staff is extremely polite and smiling, every issue I had was resolved fast and easy. Amazing views of nature. Rooms are beautiful with lots of beautiful details, carved out of food. I also loved the attitude to the nature: houses and made with respect to the trees , branches through the roofs and so on. One can really get a feeling that he is deep in a jungle. Definitely one of the best places I’ve been so far. Highly recommend! Big gratitude and respect to Santhiya team 🙏🏼