Serene Shores, Perfect Delights

Stellar food & drink and more at The Siam Residence Boutique Resort.

The Siam Residence Boutique Resort is ideally located on Samui’s west coast – think superb sunsets, unspoiled beaches, and a back-to-nature feel. With its gardens and beautiful stretch of bay, it inspires as a tropical destination. And as one of the oldest resorts on the island, it has a cachet for excellence – guests love to come back again and again.

Head through the gardens and you’ll come to the resort’s restaurant, which overlooks the sea and offers two elegant dining rooms as well as a terrace under the shade of casuarina trees. Come and savour it all for yourself. It’s a chance to relax, unwind and enjoy some seriously good food. You’ll find the best of Thai favourites – the restaurant is particularly known for these – as well as an array of international dishes with attentive staff ready to look after your needs. Everything is affordable and you can also take advantage of various promotions. A selection of both new and old world wines accompanies the food and again prices remain very reasonable.

Many guests come and enjoy the Lunch Special. It’s a platter for two and features a mix of best-loved Thai appetizers. You’ll find golden bags, fire-cracker shrimps, spring rolls along with tuna, a ham & cheese toastie, fruit salad and fresh fruits. It comes served with any non-alcoholic drink of your choice and is priced at 520 baht per couple.

Bring your family too. Children love it here. With plenty of space to play in, it’ll be a fun time for them too, and they’ll surely have an appetite, more so as there’s a special Kid’s Menu. Treats include Speedy Gonzales – chicken strips in cream sauce with noodles, Super Mario’s Favourite – spaghetti carbonara and other moreish delights. And to finish, Mogli’s Sweet Dream – a delicious banana split with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate syrup. Even the most demanding of children will enjoy the food here.

There’s no better place to watch the sun go down than at The Siam Residence. And every day the restaurant has a generous happy hour from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Sip on cocktails such as strawberry daiquiris, margaritas, mojitos or pina colada, to name but a few. Staff also serve beers, house wines, juices, shakes, smoothies and, what’s more, have a special range of snacks to go with them, mini-meals in themselves.

Staff are very attentive and whether you’ve come for a cup of coffee or are a staying guest, your satisfaction is their aim. The chef here is Khun Lamyai, who has been with The Siam Residence for an incredible 25 years. She’s used to listening to the wishes of her guests and really makes sure that their time here is memorable.

Khun Lamyai also runs a very popular Thai cooking class. Just phone ahead to book your place and she’ll teach you how to cook three Thai dishes in a morning. The class includes a trip to the local market with some eye-opening insights on tropical fruit and vegetables. Once you’ve cooked the dishes, you get to eat them. It’s a convivial and fun experience from start to finish, and you’ll be able to impress your family and friends with your cooking skills once you get back home.

When it comes to romance The Siam Residence is one of the best venues on the island. Come and enjoy a Private Romantic Dinner on the sands. Start as the sun sets and continue under the stars in the warm, hushed night. There’s a choice of three different menus: Western Menu (6,500 baht per couple), Seafood Special (7,500 baht per couple) and Thai Menu (5,500 baht per couple). Prices include all taxes and service charge.

For weddings, The Siam Residence is a delightful choice in every way. They offer all types of weddings, and can also legalize them with the Thai registrar completing all the paperwork during the ceremony itself. Choose between western-style and traditional Thai weddings, but feel free to ask for something bespoke. Send a simple email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and you’ll have a personal wedding planner at your service, who will co-ordinate absolutely everything for your big day. Floral arch or gazebo, photography, seating, celebrants offering personalized vows in a variety of languages, wedding cakes and champagne, to a reception with a tailor-made menu – The Siam Residence can take care of each and every detail from a simple ceremony all the way up to a formal white wedding with a hundred or more guests.

The Siam Residence Boutique Resort offers its guests all kinds of dining opportunities with a setting that delights both for its intimacy and its relaxed seclusion. Come and experience it for yourself and soak up the atmosphere of one of Samui’s most beautiful stretches of coastline.

Dimitri Waring