THE BEACHFRONT EDIT · 2027

Ten beachfront stays. One right fit for your family.

A private chef for the whole family, a beach on your doorstep or a resort with plenty for the children. Discover our ten beachfront picks for 2027, led by Mandarin Beach Villa, and find the stay that fits your week.

Lipa Noi

Mandarin Beach Villa

A private estate for every generation · Six-bedroom private beachfront estate

Make Mandarin Beach Villa your family’s own beachfront home on Lipa Noi. Six en-suite suites, a resident team and your private chef bring everyone together without giving up their own space. Grandparents can enjoy a slow breakfast, children can spend the morning by the sea, and the whole family can gather again for dinner at the estate. It is our number-one pick for a private family beachfront stay in 2027.

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Choeng Mon

Kimpton Kitalay Samui — Villa Kitalay

Resort comforts with room for the children · Two-bedroom oceanfront villa within a resort

Villa Kitalay combines a substantial private villa with the facilities of a family-oriented resort on Choeng Mon. The named two-bedroom category covers 628 square metres and places its bedrooms and living spaces in separate structures, with a private infinity pool facing the beach. That layout gives a group room to spread out and provides a clear distinction from the resort's garden pool villas, which should not be booked as a beachfront substitute.

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Northern Chaweng

Anantara Lawana — Two Bedroom Oceanfront Residence

A spacious resort base near Chaweng · Two-bedroom oceanfront residence within a beachfront resort

Anantara Lawana's Two Bedroom Oceanfront Residence is a useful option for a family that wants substantial private living space while remaining near Chaweng. The official description lists 300 square metres, two bedrooms, an infinity pool, an ocean deck, a kitchenette and a dining sala. A Villa Host provides a point of contact for the arrangements that tend to matter during a family week: meals, transfers and a rooming plan that works across generations.

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Southern Chaweng

Centara Reserve Samui — Reserve Ocean Pool Villa

Beachfront living for a family of four · One-bedroom beachfront pool villa within a resort

Centara Reserve's Ocean Pool Villa is a strong candidate for a smaller family that wants a large private outdoor area and the convenience of a Chaweng resort. The official category spans 501 square metres and includes a private pool, outdoor dining space, direct beach access and Reserve Host service. Its scale should not be mistaken for multiple bedrooms: the published sleeping arrangement centres on a super-king bed and a daybed, with capacity listed as three adults or two adults and two children.

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Laem Yai / northwest coast

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui — Beach Villa with Pool

A resort escape with one child · One-bedroom beachfront pool villa within a resort

Four Seasons' Beach Villa with Pool offers a particularly clear beachfront category for a couple travelling with one child. The official listing gives 125 square metres, a king bed and the option of a rollaway or crib, with occupancy limited to three adults or two adults and one child. Families of four should not assume they fit this category simply because the resort has other family accommodation.

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Villa Samut Samui

An easy self-catering beach week · Two-bedroom beachfront villa with shared pool

Villa Samut Samui is a smaller beachfront home for a family that values its own kitchen and two separate bedrooms over a full resort programme. The operator lists two bathrooms, a living area with a Smart TV, laundry equipment and a terrace with a Jacuzzi overlooking the water. Its swimming pool is shared, an important distinction when comparing it with villas advertising exclusive private pools.

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Bang Por

Villa Swell

Beach days with a home of your own · Two-bedroom beachfront villa

Villa Swell suits families looking for a compact beachfront base on Bang Por rather than a large staffed estate. The operator describes two king bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining space, and a terrace facing the beach. The kitchen and dining arrangements make it possible to mix simple meals at home with visits to local restaurants, without planning every day around a hotel timetable.

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Mae Nam / Bang Por — confirm exact map pin

The Hermitage

Space to settle into island life · Two-bedroom beachfront villa

The Hermitage is a two-bedroom beachfront home for a family that prefers everyday space and a straightforward beach routine to a long resort facilities list. The operator describes two en-suite bathrooms, a kitchen, outdoor dining, hammocks and a large television with streaming access. Laundry equipment is another practical feature for a week's stay, particularly after repeated beach days.

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Bang Por / Mae Nam

Villa Tokyo

A small-family home beside the sea · Two-bedroom beachfront villa

Villa Tokyo is a compact beachfront option for a smaller family that wants two bedrooms and a home-like base on Bang Por. The published descriptions feature a kitchen, a living area with a Smart TV, a washing machine and an outdoor terrace overlooking the beach. The Airbnb listing identifies four guests and two bedrooms, making it a different proposition from a large group estate.

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ISUMA 1

A beach base with a shared pool · Two-bedroom beachfront villa with shared pool

ISUMA 1 is a compact two-bedroom beachfront home for families who expect to spend much of their holiday outdoors. The operator lists two bathrooms, an interior of approximately 65 square metres, a kitchen and a sizeable terrace. A shared pool is described as close to the villa, so this should be compared with other shared-facility stays rather than with an estate offering an exclusive private pool.

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Our editorial selection for 2027. Every stay includes its published smoke-alarm source and practical booking details. How we choose our stays.

2027 planning edition · Sources reviewed 11 November 2026