Waimarie is Maori for “peaceful water”, and the name is entirely apt for this villa where, for most of the year the sea is flat as glass and as warm as a mother’s hug. This is Lipa Noi Beach, and when you stay at Villa Waimarie you will have it almost to yourself.
The rooms at this glorious Samui villa are secluded in the tropical gardens where guests are woken each day with birdsong from the resident mynahs, sunbirds and bulbuls. As you meander along winding brick paths, inhale the scent of frangipani and delight in the colourful splashes of brilliant tropical flowers.
Waimarie is Maori for “peaceful water”, and the name is entirely apt for this villa where, for most of the year the sea is flat as glass and as warm as a mother’s hug. This is Lipa Noi Beach, and when you stay at Villa Waimarie you will have it almost to yourself.
The rooms at this glorious Samui villa are secluded in the tropical gardens where guests are woken each day with birdsong from the resident mynahs, sunbirds and bulbuls. As you meander along winding brick paths, inhale the scent of frangipani and delight in the colourful splashes of brilliant tropical flowers.
Then, as you walk through an elegant archway, the sea greets you. Drink in the view. The sand is white and powdery. Next to the shore the sea is pale green, giving way to a band of dark amethyst, then aquamarine stretching to the horizon. Islands reflect the morning sunlight and behind them the mountains of the Thai mainland form a blue-grey graph against the sky.
VILLA LAYOUT
You arrive at Waimarie through the main gate into the brick-paved courtyard and parking area, with the tennis court on the left. From there, a brick path leads through an elegant archway into the gardens and past the rooms, on left and right, and then to the main focus of the villa: the beachside pool with the huge sala to the left, lounge and entertainment room facing the ocean, dining and kitchen pavilion to the right. Just a couple of steps away is the beach itself.
LIVING AREAS
Indoor living
As befits its beachside tropical location, much of Waimarie’s indoor living is almost outdoors, with wide glass doors to the lounge and dining pavilions opening to allow the sea breezes and the view of the Gulf of Thailand to float into the interior.
The dining pavilion, attached to the kitchen, has a large square table that easily seats 12, as well as a spacious breakfast bar. There are four refrigerators, including a wine cooler, and a well equipped and stocked coffee station. One wall is taken over by a large replica of a bas-relief from Angkor Wat, showing a Hindu god and his court.
Close by, the lounge pavilion has huge sofas and armchairs to sink into. An impressive teakwood central divider splits the room into social/reading area and entertainment area. The latter has a generous wide-screen TV with satellite connection, DVD player, Apple TV 4K box, and iPod station. A high-end stereo connects to smart phones or other compatible players, to relay guests’ choice of music through the lounge and the neighbouring sala.
Here, too, the owners’ love of classic Asian art is in evidence, the back wall being home to two intricate wood carvings.
Outdoor living
A big favourite with Waimarie guests is the beachside sala. It’s huge: big enough for a long dining table with benches either side, and a massive L-shaped sofa and two armchairs looking out to sea. Fans in the vaulted ceiling keep the shady interior cool. This is the real social centre of the villa.
Some people like swimming in the sea; some prefer a pool. At Waimarie you’re spoiled for choice. The 15 -metre pool, partially shaded by a large banyan tree with twisted roots, is two steps away from the beach
The extensive gardens surrounding the rooms at Villa Waimarie are a tropical delight, with manicured lawns fringed with hedges of yellow and red ixora, and overhung with scarlet flame-of-the-forest bushes. Presiding over all are tall coconut palms and an African tulip tree, which carelessly drops huge orange booms onto the lawns below. Birds and butterflies flit constantly from one leafy nook to another. And kids will be thrilled to find a playground within the villa gardens.
For those who just can’t idle in the sun, the sea or the pool all day, the villa has a swing hanging over the beach, table tennis, and all the equipment you’ll need for a game of football or volleyball on the beach. If you prefer your activities wet and salty, there are two sea kayaks and two stand-up paddleboards. Pride of place in the list of activities goes to the private tennis court, which also has a basketball hoop in one corner.
And then there’s the beach. Lipa Noi Beach has to be one of the world’s most delightful yet least known tropical gems. Soft white sand with almost no one on it. Warm sea with islands in the distance. And at sunset, the perfect venue for a sundowner or two.
BEDROOMS
The six bedrooms at Waimarie are arranged in pairs in three spacious bungalows. Each pair has a connecting door making the bungalows ideal for families, though these doors can, if required, be locked for privacy. Each air-conditioned room has a shady veranda with sofa and armchair. All six rooms have huge ensuite bathrooms with double vanities and a rain shower. Pride of place, however, goes to the elegant freestanding bathtubs, each set beneath a glass roof. Botticelli’s Venus would be delighted to emerge from such a shell.
Three King Guest Rooms
Through the sliding glass doors of each of these rooms, a luxurious king-size bed - one of them a four-poster bed with mosquito netting - waits beneath the sloping white ceiling with its wooden beams and ceiling fan. Facing the bed is a large chaise longue with colourful cushions and, in a corner, an elegant teak desk and chair. These are rooms not only for sleeping but also, perhaps, for a nightcap and a quiet discussion about plans for the following day. Let’s sleep on that.
Two Twin Guest Rooms
These two bedrooms, though smaller, are every bit as comfortable. Each has two large single beds, ideal for children of any age, or simply for good friends. If preferred, the beds can be joined to make kings. One of these rooms has a wide-screen TV and DVD player.
Bunk Room
The same dimensions as the twin bedrooms, this room features a pair of bunk beds. Perfect for a bedtime game of pirates or spaceships. But all of the bunks are full-size singles, so can also accommodate teens or adults. Anyone for a pillow fight? This room is also equipped with a wide-screen TV and DVD player.
STAFF
Villa manager, chef, housekeeping and service staff, 24-hour security. Additional staff (nanny/babysitter, masseuse, pilates/tennis/muay Thai instructor) available on request for extra charge.
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
The huge sala at Waimarie, along with the lounge, dining pavilion and beach form an ideal space for a joyous wedding, a special birthday bash or a corporate getaway. Please contact us for further information. Extra fees apply.
Approximate geographic location for display purposes only.
The most impressive of half a dozen high-end absolute beachfront villas on the southern stretch of Koh Samui’s most beautiful yet quietest beach, Lipa Noi, this Samui villa looks west across the Gulf of Siam. It is six minutes from the nearest town, Nathon (good for some easy basic shopping) and 50 minutes from Chaweng, the island’s main nexus for shopping, dining and nightlife. The airport is 50 minutes’ drive, while the car ferry jetty is 6 minutes away.
Distances
Chaweng Beach and Shopping: 31.50 km
Lamai Beach: 15 km
Nathon: 6 km
Nikki Beach Club: 2 km
Samui International Airport: 32.50 km
Period | Date range | Minimum night stay | Nightly rates |
Low Season | 17 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 17 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 2 | US$1,100 |
Low Season | 17 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 2 | US$1,300 |
Low Season | 17 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 2 | US$1,350 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 2 | US$1,550 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 | 2 | US$1,300 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 | 2 | US$1,100 |
Shoulder Season | 30 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Shoulder Season | 30 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$1,350 |
Shoulder Season | 30 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Shoulder Season | 30 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$1,550 |
Low Season | 09 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 09 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 09 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$1,100 |
Low Season | 09 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 2 | US$1,300 |
Low Season | 01 Nov 2023 - 08 Dec 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 01 Nov 2023 - 08 Dec 2023 | 2 | US$1,100 |
Low Season | 01 Nov 2023 - 08 Dec 2023 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 01 Nov 2023 - 08 Dec 2023 | 2 | US$1,300 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | 3 | US$1,900 |
Peak Season | 18 Dec 2023 - 07 Jan 2024 | 7 | US$2,600 |
Peak Season | 18 Dec 2023 - 07 Jan 2024 | 7 | US$2,600 |
Peak Season | 18 Dec 2023 - 07 Jan 2024 | 7 | US$2,600 |
Peak Season | 18 Dec 2023 - 07 Jan 2024 | 7 | US$2,600 |
High Season | 08 Jan 2024 - 09 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 08 Jan 2024 - 09 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 08 Jan 2024 - 09 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 08 Jan 2024 - 09 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
Prime Season | 10 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
Prime Season | 10 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
Prime Season | 10 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
Prime Season | 10 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 19 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 19 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 19 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 19 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | 2 | US$1,550 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | 2 | US$1,350 |
Shoulder Season | 01 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Prime Season | 30 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
Prime Season | 30 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
Prime Season | 30 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
Prime Season | 30 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024 | 5 | US$1,900 |
Low Season | 15 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 15 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 15 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 2 | US$1,300 |
Low Season | 15 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 2 | US$1,100 |
High Season | 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$1,100 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 01 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$1,300 |
Shoulder Season | 05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Shoulder Season | 05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$1,350 |
Shoulder Season | 05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$1,550 |
Shoulder Season | 05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024 | 2 | US$1,150 |
Low Season | 14 Oct 2024 - 08 Dec 2024 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 14 Oct 2024 - 08 Dec 2024 | 2 | US$990 |
Low Season | 14 Oct 2024 - 08 Dec 2024 | 2 | US$1,100 |
Low Season | 14 Oct 2024 - 08 Dec 2024 | 2 | US$1,300 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
High Season | 09 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 | 3 | US$1,900 |
Peak Season | 16 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025 | 7 | US$2,600 |
Peak Season | 16 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025 | 7 | US$2,600 |
Peak Season | 16 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025 | 7 | US$2,600 |
Capacity: 14 people (six ensuite bedrooms: 3 king-bedded guest rooms, 2 guest rooms with twin beds that convert to king, and a kids' room with bunk beds). Two extra beds may be set up on guest's request at small extra charge.
Golden week (05 to 13 Oct 2024) minimum stay - 5 nights
Christmas and New Year together minimum stay - 10 nights
All rates are subject to change without prior notice
All rates are subject to 17.7% service charge and tax
Complimentary services included in the villa rate:
- Daily breakfast
- Personal service by the villa staff including a villa manager, housekeeper, chef and security
- Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
- 2x roundtrip airport transfers (2 vans, 8 pax)
- Welcome fruit bowl
Optional services (at additional cost):
- F&B system: Grocery bill plus 20% + 7% VAT
- In-house Massage or Spa treatments
Check-in and check-out times are 3:00pm and 12:00 (noon)
A security deposit may be payable upon arrival at the property