Villa Unity · Koh Samui
About Villa Unity
The family who built it, what guests say, and answers to the questions we're asked most.
Built as our home. Shared with families like ours.
We arrived on Koh Samui in January 2020 with Pandora, then one year old, and Pearl, just days old — as the world was beginning to feel very uncertain. The day after we arrived, the island closed. So we stayed. And over the following months, we fell completely in love with it.
After three months we began looking for land, and chose this plot deliberately: close to Fisherman’s Village and Bangrak, family-friendly, not party-focused, and accessible. A natural waterway runs at the front. Behind us, an elephant sanctuary I never imagined I’d call a neighbour. Two kilometres to Bophut Beach for evening walks.
When we designed the villa we asked one question: if the world ever shut down again and we had to be somewhere — what would we want that place to have? The answer became the brief. No compromises. Five years later, the answer is Villa Unity — and now we welcome you to enjoy our sanctuary.
— Richard, Jimlim, Pandora & Pearl
What people say when they
visit the site.
We visited during construction and the scale took us by surprise. Every surface considered — the stone, the timber, the joinery. You can see this isn’t a spec build. Someone has put their life into this.
The moment we saw the location we understood. An elephant sanctuary 150 metres away, Fisherman’s Village a short drive, the hillside position — elevated, private, accessible. We hadn’t seen anything quite like this combination on the island. We’ve already booked.
Richard walked us through the build and the attention to detail is extraordinary. The way each level has been designed with a different purpose — it’s clear this has been years in the making. We can’t wait to see it finished.
These are impressions from guests who visited during construction. Villa Unity opens to its first staying guests in December 2026.
Everything you need to know
For anything not covered here, contact us directly and we’ll reply personally.
Villa Unity has a 5-night minimum stay throughout the year, including peak season. We built this home to be lived in — not visited. The waterway, the wellness floor, the elephant sanctuary, the rhythm of the kitchen and pool and rooftop reveal themselves slowly. Stays of 14+ nights receive 10% off nightly rates; 28+ nights receive 20%. All rates are subject to 17.7% tax and service.
Villa Unity is our family home. During May–June and September–November each year we live here ourselves, so these months aren’t publicly listed. We do occasionally accommodate very special requests, depending on timing — so if your dates fall within these months, please reach out directly rather than assuming it isn’t possible. We’ll always do our best to help.
Exclusive use of all five levels and every facility — infinity pool, full wellness sanctuary, fitness studio, gym, outdoor yoga, cinema, entertainment bar, rooftop deck, all outdoor spaces and grounds. Villa manager, daily housekeeping and gardening staff are included. Private chef, massage therapists, personal trainers, airport transfers, boat trips and grocery pre-stocking are arranged separately.
Villa Unity is rented as a complete estate only — all five bedrooms, all five levels, all facilities. There are no partial rentals. This is how it was designed to be experienced: a single, cohesive private home for your group, up to 10 guests across 5 en-suite bedrooms.
The Samui Elephant Haven is a short 150-metre walk from the villa entrance. They operate half-day ethical encounter sessions (no riding, no performance) and a café where you can dine while watching the elephants. We recommend booking directly with the sanctuary; fees apply. That proximity — a short walk from the gate — is part of what makes the setting special.
Yes. We work with trusted private chefs for daily service — from breakfast using the villa’s own herb garden to full dinner for ten. The main kitchen is complemented by a dedicated chef kitchen, both professional-grade, with dining for twelve. Chef fees and food costs are charged separately. Please enquire and we’ll discuss your requirements.
We accept all major currencies (USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, SGD, THB and others), standard bank transfers, and cryptocurrency including Bitcoin. A 30% deposit secures your dates, with the balance due 60 days prior to arrival. If you have a preference, tell us and we’ll accommodate it.
Cancellations 60 or more days before arrival receive a full deposit refund. Within 60 days, we’ll always do our best to accommodate a date change or rebooking where circumstances allow. Peak-season bookings (December–January) carry specific terms discussed at enquiry. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance for all bookings at this level.
Villa Unity runs entirely on solar power with battery backup — meaning zero power interruptions, a material distinction on Koh Samui. Fibre broadband is available throughout, and Loxone smart-home automation manages climate, blinds, lighting and humidity across all spaces from a single interface.
Yes — the five-level architecture creates natural separation between adult and children’s spaces. A dedicated kids study and playroom sits on the living level, with a sunken trampoline in the gardens, and the grounds are secure. The infinity pool has a shallow area and jacuzzi but is unsupervised; constant adult supervision is recommended. Pool floats and a life ring are available, a pool fence can be discussed, and a cot and high chair arranged in advance.
Very much so. The cinema and office doubles as a presentation and meeting space, and the rooftop deck is ideal for open-air strategy sessions. Fibre broadband and smart-home AV throughout. The catering capability removes all logistical friction, and the complete privacy of the estate means the work — and the rest — both happen at the highest quality.
Bophut Hills, north Koh Samui. Samui Airport is approximately 7km (10–12 minutes by car). Bophut Beach and Fisherman’s Village are 2km away. Direct flights serve Koh Samui from Bangkok (45 min), Singapore (1.5 hrs) and other regional hubs. For direct bookings, complimentary airport transfer is included.