While you may be tempted to stay at the beach all day, Anantara Lawana has other beautiful spots to take in amazing views of the island, including Koh Matlang across the water. This best perch would be a private canopy at Treetops Signature Dining, a restaurant built around a 120-year-old tree, and the only treetop restaurant in Samui.
The vantage point I loved most, however, was The Singing Bird Lounge. This charming al fresco bar with thatched hut roofs and rustic lanterns is a lovely place to enjoy the remains of the day. Cocktail in hand, I savoured a panoramic view of the water and islands beyond, enjoyed the melodic birdsong in the background, and watched as the sky transformed from light blue to lilac. It’s the kind of place that allows you to truly enjoy the present, and perhaps imagine that you’re a character on The White Lotus.
Not far off, actually. This picturesque setting features as the bar in the third season and everyone’s invited to live their White Lotus dreams with a specially crafted Anantara Lotus Mirage cocktail. Fans of the show will say cheers to that!
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui, 92 1, Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand; www.anantara.com/en/lawana-koh-samui
