Soneva Kiri

Thailand is a favorite destination of ours, and Soneva Kiri is now our favorite resort there! We flew there from Bangkok International Airport to what is apparently the smallest airport in Thailand. Landing in this bare-bones jungle airfield immediately conjured up feelings of yesteryear air-travel to far flung lands. And being then whisked off to a waiting launch to take us to the resort only added to that feeling. Staff lined up to meet guests on arrival where our butler introduced himself. We were given our own buggies to get around with and so we toured the resort, which turned out to be quite large. It really wasn’t until the third day before we stopped making wrong turns when getting around. They have several restaurants within the resort, as well as one just outside which can be accessed by road or boat. All serve excellent food, with many ingredients home grown. They have an all-you-can-eat vegan chocolate room and ice-cream bar, which I often stopped by at. Most memorable moments for us were a dinner at their restaurant on the mangrove, which we took the boat to just at sunset, and the Treepod Dining where we were lifted above the jungle canopy for a meal overlooking the sea. Our accommodations were gorgeous with our villa having not only its own pool but also a private beach. Nice touches with a Smeg fridge and other cute amenities. The outdoor bathroom was beautifully designed and comfortable. Usually you’d worry about mosquitoes in such a jungle setting in Thailand, but we didn’t notice much of them here. If you’re looking for great selfie moments, this is the place! I couldn’t stop taking pictures of our villa and the way the sunlight played on it. And the sea here is crystal-clear blue. Beachside dining, clifftop dining, and the aforementioned treepod and mangrove dining all lend to amazing moments. I found myself constantly eating so though there’s a nice gym with organized programs of yoga and taichi, I never went to them. Haha. I did use their spa though, which was great. If you’re looking for a totally relaxing luxury getaway destination, this is the place!

This place is amazing. The attention to detail is incredible. We arrived on the private landing ***** and were transported by golf buggy to the jetty where the Soneva boat was waiting for us along with a welcome drink. We were greeted on the jetty at the resort by hosts and escorted to breakfast. The breakfast hosts were amazing. They have a plant based menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner, which was a real treat. They also have a full non plant based menu for all meals. The food, hosts, accommodation, location and environment was fantastic. This place is stunning. We stayed for 5 nights, but could have stayed longer. The Barefoot Guardians were a real touch.

I have had a very comfortable stay here, and I am very happy to have spent my Songkran festival here. The butlers and staff are all very attentive, the food quality is also very high, especially the Indian breakfast is delicious. There are also special shows to watch. I believe that next time, I will firmly choose this hotel again. This is a hotel that you want to return to after visiting.

On arriving at Bangkok airport you are met and escorted all the way to the Soneva plane, just over an hour later you are landing on the little island next to Soneva Kiri. Your barefoot butler meets you takes you to the waiting boat and over to Ko Kood island. The food at Kiri is exceptional, traditional Thai, Japanese/Peruvian fusion, Indian, Arabic and Western, a must to experience all the restaurants. The villas are spacious and have all you need, villa 6 was incredible. The staff make the Soneva experience so wonderful, huge shout out to all the team with special mentions for Pond, Pim and Mod but the most exceptional was Best our barefoot butler, just simply the best. Fabulous place to stay and if you have been to Fushi and Jani, this is another amazing place to visit.

Amazing, surprising, great. Have never visited such a spacious resort. You have to be an extremely fit walking enthusiast without a golf cart. Good that families and couples are separated locally. The restaurants all offer excellent food for every gourmet. Better not to check your weight after your vacation. I would like to emphasize the outstanding friendliness of the staff, whereby I would like to highlight NUI from the reservations department and our personal supervisor FERN. We would love to come back. Hans Robert

We just recently got back from a 3-night stay at Soneva Kiri and our experience was nothing short of magical. Where do I even begin? The whole experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Kicking off our holiday with a private plane flight was really unique, and we were absolutely blown away by the stunning location of the resort. We stayed at the Beach Pool Villa Suite, which exceeded all our expectations. Our barefoot guardian, Fon, was really lovely and she helped us craft a perfect itinerary for our stay, filled with many experiences and dining options. One of my favorites was the treepod dining - you definitely have to try this unique experience at the resort! I've never seen anything like that before and dining in a suspended bamboo pod was truly memorable. We really loved the snorkeling trip and the Koh Kood Discovery experience too. When it comes to food, you have a myriad of options to choose from. Being a huge foodie, we tried to experience as many dining options as possible and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! Having dinner at The View at sunset was my absolute favorite and we also really loved the Thai cuisine at Tuk's Kitchen. The staff was another highlight: everyone was really friendly and attentive, and they truly made our stay even more memorable. I really loved that we were always addressed by our names, so it truly felt like being in a home away from home! All in all, I can't recommend this resort enough! Whether you're looking for a honeymoon destination, a romantic getaway, or a family vacation, you have to give this place a try. Trust me, you're going to love it!