Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui

Melvyn G

We stayed here with our son and daughter in law for 10 days. Our stay at Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel genuinely welcome. The entire team was incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive throughout our stay — nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and every interaction came with a sincere smile. A special thank you to Kookik at breakfast, who remembered our names each morning. That personal touch truly made us feel valued and set such a lovely tone for the day. It’s these thoughtful details that make this hotel stand out. The food at FishTales was an absolute highlight. Every meal was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of fresh flavours. Dining there became something we looked forward to each day. We also have to give special mention to the wonderful staff around the pool. They went above and beyond to keep everyone comfortable — ensuring we were constantly hydrated, offering refreshing cold towels, and surprising us with little treats throughout the day. Their attentiveness really elevated the whole experience and made lounging by the pool feel effortlessly luxurious. Overall, Garrya Tongsai Bay delivers not only a stunning setting but truly outstanding service. We would highly recommend it and can’t wait to return! Many thanks Melanie, Brian(Melvyn),Tom and Cansu

Madeline Van Dolah

My husband and I spent four nights at Garrya Tongsai Bay after starting our Thailand holiday in Bangkok. We were welcomed with private transportation at the Koh Samui airport, complete with water and cold towels. The check-in process was relaxing and took place on a terrace overlooking the ocean. We stayed in a seaview hillside pool suite. While not as large as some of the villas, it was extremely spacious and included a private pool with two lounge chairs. All the accommodations seem lovingly maintained and were clearly well-built to begin with. We've stayed in Four Seasons properties as well as The Standard Hua Hin (right after it was built) and this was our favorite. The resort isn't super large, so the employees and our fellow guests quickly started to look familiar. We loved the friendly, intimate atmosphere, but if you want to blend in on a larger resort or prize anonymity, this one isn't for you. We also liked how eco-friendly it was, things like delivering meal leftovers in real dishes rather than wasteful disposable packaging and daily educational nature walks stood out to us. The service and dining punch well above their weight and are a large part of why we enjoyed our stay so much. Fish Tales offers nightly dinner, pool bar food service, and lunch. EVOL has healthier options, including multiple items for vegans. Rhoy Rhoy is a slightly more formal dinner option and is the site of the bountiful breakfast buffet each morning. The cocktail list available by the pool or via room service is excellent. We drank our way through most of it and nothing was a disappointment. I also want to give a special shout out to the lovely woman making fresh juices at breakfast each day. She is a real gem and we enjoyed seeing her! Overall as we prepare to leave, we feel sad to go but grateful for our memorable and relaxing stay. Next time we're in Koh Samui we will strongly consider returning. There are many outstanding resorts on the island, but this one blends service, approachable luxury, and care for the environment in a really lovely way. Thank you to the entire team!

devika bhonsale-patil

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The property was beautiful, clean, and very well maintained. The rooms were comfortable, the facilities were excellent, and the staff was warm, friendly, and always helpful. Their hospitality made our stay truly enjoyable. The food was good, and we appreciated the variety offered. As a small suggestion for improvement, it would be great if the hotel could consider including a few Indian food options when they know they have guests from India staying at the property. Even a limited selection would be greatly appreciated by Indian travelers and would make the experience even more comfortable. Overall, our stay was fantastic, and we would happily recommend this hotel to others. Thank you for a memorable experience! Also need more TV channels or netflix youtube channel

Michael Boardman

We enjoyed our family holiday over Christmas 2025. It is a very interesting place. It is not the most modern of resorts (it was built nearly 40 years ago, although it was renovated recently) and this gives it an exquisite charm. As many other reviewers have noted it is in a stunning, very large (just walking around is about 3 km) and private location (yet only 15 min from the airport). The resort has only about 80 rooms/villas (very spacious with large terraces) and the main attraction for us was the low key and quiet surroundings – the resort has its own beach and beautiful gardens. Had it been developed in the last 15-20 years, they would probably have constructed at least double the number of rooms, another 2-3 restaurants and bars and generally overbuilt the site. The low key also had the advantage that even at peak times we did not have a problem finding a beach bed/umbrella or a table for breakfast/dinner (although we only had dinner in twice since we like to explore). We were able to play tennis and use paddle boards (all free) at will and those few times we asked for buggies they arrived within 2-3 minutes. The staff were generally amazing – friendly, attentive, helpful, and there was always a personal touch by remembering our names. The personal touch is exemplified by the hotel manager personally taking your breakfast order at the counter and then finding you at your table! On the last day we were unable to use the beach because of heavy rain and they gave us use of a day room until we left for the airport! In summary: recommended if you want a personal charming resort to relax and unwind and we would definitively return.

Chris Currie

My Wife and I recently stayed for 5 nights over Christmas at Garrya Tongsai Bay, Samui, in the Seaview Pool Villa, which I must say was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived until our final day, every detail exceeded our expectations in every possible way. The accommodations were stunning, private, peaceful, and with breathtaking ocean views that never got old. The villa was immaculate inside and out. The service and staff deserve the highest praise. Every single team member was warm, genuine, attentive, incredibly kind and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was flawless. The food was outstanding. From the daily breakfasts to the Christmas Eve beach dinner. Garrya Tongsai Bay offers a perfect balance of luxury, tranquility, and heartfelt hospitality. We would highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in Koh Samui and would gladly return without hesitation.