The X2 Koh Samui resort occupies five acres of undeveloped beachfront on the southeast coast of Thailand’s third largest island, Koh Samui. The resort, pronounced "cross-to", is the second in Thailand’s first chain of Design Hotels, intended for a cosmopolitan crowd eager to avoid the strict formality of traditional high-class hotels. Eager, that is, to "cross to" a whole new dimension of laidback luxury.

Accordingly, the X2 Koh Samui is all about unpretentious pampering and privacy without isolation. Guests can relax, explore or socialise to their hearts’ content in a peaceful and undisturbed environment.

Most of X2’s 27 villas come with private swimming pool and terrace garden, set against a backdrop of sparkling turquoise waters and swaying unspoilt palms. Each villa is equipped with high-speed Internet, flat screen TV, satellite cable, DVD/CD player, music library, movie library and coffee/tea facilities.

In addition to the standard guest services, the X2 also offers a complimentary shuttle to local markets so that guests can get a taste of Koh Samui life. If they really want to experience it up close and personal, though, they can head out with local fisherman for an authentic evening of Thai-style squid fishing. There is plenty for land-lovers to see as well, including the Samui Buffalo Village, Monkey Training Centre, Big Buddha Temple, Butterfly Garden and Honey Farm and several stunning local waterfalls.

Though the main activity at the X2 in Koh Samui is relaxation, the resort is more than happy to accommodate guests in search of action with, for example, mountain bike exploration tours, scuba diving and snorkelling day trips, sailing and windsurfing courses, treks, beach runs and a kite-surfing clinic. For those who prefer to stick to just chilling-out, the resort spa offers various beauty treatments, yoga courses and meditation sessions. Its outdoor massage pavilion consists of just two beds extravagantly situated on one full acre of land featuring 30 metres of beachfront; a massage on one of these luxurious beds is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

All-day dining is served at the X2’s signature 4K (pronounced "fork") restaurant and bar, where international chefs offer a wide range of fusion European and Thai dishes prepared with local seasonal ingredients. A variety of seminar rooms are ideal for guests’ business and entertaining needs.

Located on the tranquil Beach of Hua Thanon (7 km. South of Lamai) on the south-east coast of Koh Samui, 30 min. south of Samui Airport.