Reviews of Somewhere Only We Know Resort 5 stars
29, Moo 6, Koh Phangan, Suratthani, 84280 Baan Khai, Thailand

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe stay was awesome and unforgettable. We loved every second. Truly a magical place like no other. We recommend this hotel to everyone going to Thailand, if they are looking for the most romantic place there is.
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Reviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThis small resort is the perfect couples getaway. It is luxurious, comfortable, romantic and most of all private. I recommend it to any couple who simply want to be toghether on a private beach in thailand away from everyone while being spoiled silly.
I do not recommend it for people who like going out, it takes a while to climb up and down into the beach. It is not really a 'swimming' beach. Absolutely beautiful though.
Reviewed: 12 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewthis place is exceptional! one of a kind location and the villa itself is a work of art! everything in this place is simply perfect for a quiet, intimate time.
Reviewed: 30 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewDear Alex, It was such a pleasure to have you. What a beautiful encounter as well. We really can’t wait to see you again and host you next time we hope for a longer time so we can make discover all about our exclusive experiences maybe and more about our island. Once more a big thank you for your review and we wish you the best in your lives. Kind regards SOWK Resort entire team
Dear Alex, It was such a pleasure to have you. What a beautiful encounter as well. We really can’t wait to see you again and host you next time we hope for a longer time so we can make discover all about our exclusive experiences maybe a… Show more
Reviewed: 5 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThis resort just reinvented luxury hospitality. They choose to only have 3 rooms to guarantee this privacy feeling you want in a luxury resort. The service and food are truly tailor made and done with the heart with an amazing intelligence by the entire staff. It is not formatted as nearly all luxury resort nowadays. You have a concierge who truly knows you and assit you before, during and after your stay. The huge included breakfast is served until 4h30pm ! Finally a hotel who understands that we are on vacation. Make sure to stay enough days as the island their huge choice of exclusive experiences are all you have been hoping to do in a vacation guided only by chosen locals for their knowledge and unique history. It is just beyond like I said. I do not even mention the secluded and private paradisiac beaches or the resort. I will come back and make sure to stay at least 17 days. By the way the WiFi was fast at 180 mb/s and as I recall 40 mb/s in the villas.
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewLocation, And room was amazing
The Dressing room could have done with more lighting! Nothing really! However an Infinity pool would have been cool
Dear Lynsey, Thank you very for choosing stay with us and for your highlight on our service. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our dressing room has a switch with different lightings effects (2 modes) near the door. We will highlight its exact location to our future guests. The exceptional Beachfront Estate you stayed in has two private beaches but our pool villa has an infinity large pool if you wish for next time. We will study your proposal of adding a pool to the Beach Villa. We look forward to having you back with us very soon. Warm regards, SOWK Resort
Dear Lynsey, Thank you very for choosing stay with us and for your highlight on our service. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our dressing room has a switch with different lightings effects (2 modes) near th… Show more
Reviewed: 2 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewMost beautiful place where I have ever stayed. You feel like in the middle of a movie. Very friendly staff that want to go the extra mile. The villa was well maintained and clean.
Mattrass was extremely hard and the main reason for the lower score, I was very surprised to read that nobody mentioned this earlier in the other reviews. For me personally, this is a deal breaker when you are offering a place to sleep. Breakfast was simple and did not testify of much inspiration. Evening dinner cooked at the spot is pricey for what you get.
Dear Guest, Thank you very for choosing stay with us and for highlight our service. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. All our oversized beds are handmade and custom made with the best quality with a multilayer technique with 3 very soft layers at the top for extra comfort and support but we are sorry you found it too hard and will investigate this. Our standard by default daily breakfast includes 10 different, is free of charge, served until 4h30pm, organic with the freshest products purchased daily for our guests. We tailor made everything including our Breakfast food and are always available to bring you any special item you may love in the morning. We thank you for your remark and will continue to improve our unparalleled dedication to quality. We look forward to having you back with us very soon. Warm regards, SOWK Resort
Dear Guest, Thank you very for choosing stay with us and for highlight our service. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. All our oversized beds are handmade and custom made with the best quality with a multilayer… Show more
Reviewed: 16 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThis is the best hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff were fantastic from the moment we arrived till the moment we left. Absolutely stunning views, private beaches. The food was delicious. The rooms were all so unique, a great experience would 100% recommend.
Reviewed: 4 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewLocation, view and comfort
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Reviewed: 30 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewit was one of the most romantic places that i have ever been at! the hedonist was so beautiful, and everyone of the staff was so welcoming and helpful! we felt like we were part of the family! and a big thank you to the two married couple that were our cooks, you are awesome!
the location is beautiful but we felt like that the resort was very isolated from everything and when you want to leave the property you have to hike up to get out! it was ok for us but just be aware of that when you book a stay because it is not an ordinary hotel like you used to!
Reviewed: 26 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewWords can not describe my experience in this amazing place! I liked everything ! The treatment, the staff, the views are exceptional, the Villa is just amazing, so beautiful. I’ve done two experiences (excursions) and they were really original and very nice to do. It’s like you are one with nature when staying there. And everybody is so sweet. They make many cute details. I will definitely come back again!
I can not think of one thing. There were two power outages, but it’s normal for the island. They immediately came to fix it.
Reviewed: 5 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewEverything in all aspects. From the staff to the location. It’s a very secret resort perfect with an amazing view.
Reviewed: 26 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewthe location is very private and beautiful. the scenic views, great hospitality, attentive and friendly staff made the best possible impression about this place! perfect for honeymoon and couples. During our stay we had non stop connection with hotel via Whatsup, for any information or book breakfast time)
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Reviewed: 17 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful two night stay at this peaceful place. Definately a great hiding spot if you’re coming from a busy city. Villas had good amenities and service was friendly and helpful at all times - very easy to communicate through WhatsApp group. Very idyllic settings all round and you can spend hours in the villa or sunbathing by the beach.
Reviewed: 18 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful time alone in this little paradise. Nyen and her husband from Burma, who cooked for us wonderfully, are people with a big heart. They spoiled us! Saw also took great care of us and was always available for us. The place is unique - pure nature. We enjoyed it very much and let our souls dangle. The time and space allowed us to find peace. The social and sustainable background of Guillaume and his team is exemplary and made us book "Somewhere only we know". See you next time. Thank you very much for the happy time. Isabelle & Brigitte
Reviewed: 6 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewWe were simply overwhelmed by the unique architecture and the inspiring landscape. The whole place is a work of art. The views are spectacular. The beach is one of the most beautiful ones we have ever seen. The private natural pool was a dream. On every turn you see something new that amazes you. The staff is very helpful and attentive. Breakfast was made specially for us. You will have the vacation of your dreams.
The long way up to the road in the heat may be a problem for some people. But the staff is very kind to carry your luggage on checkin and checkout!
Reviewed: 2 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewA very beautiful place and different from other hotels, right from the moment you make the reservation, you will notice that it is different here, everyone will do their best to make you have a good time, it will be just like your home and the staff Like your family, I loved this place very much, the owner of the accommodation tried to help us from the days before the stay until after, I am very grateful.
Reviewed: 27 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewThisi is fantastic place, you live here inside real jungle in beautiful, big and unique villas with nice nature design. You just have to little hike from the road to the villa, around 5 minutes, it’s easy and beautiful way through the jungle, and hotel stuff help helps to carry luggage. Territory is nice, with a beautiful view point, the restaurant is located near the beach with delicious food, and friendly stuff. Also hotel has a private beach, with beautiful big stones and nice view to the sunset. We love this place with my wife and will come back again.
Reviewed: 23 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewThis is the most sustainable, fair trade hotel I have ever seen. They should talk more about it. The resort and its owner invented their own eco-technologies such as a grey water system with which the water never infiltrates and pollutes the ground or natural air conditioning systems. Nothing is bought from a big company (except the toilet paper they say) all is as local, as organic as it can be from the soaps, food or wines. The staff is Burmese most them coming from the war times in Myanmar. The hotels finances green projects for the local businesses and buys coffee from a school for disabled kids on the main land and yes it is exceptionally good. These are only two examples but ask the staff about anything you see you will be shocked they will tell you all the reasoning behind each item of this amazing resort. The hotel help people in Myanmar by sending 50USD for each booking and alternatively for 50USD booking several bnbs in Ukraine without any stay. You will feel good to be there knowing you are not polluting anything and that your money will be used to finance green or social projects. I mean just for that I love this place. I had the best time with the entire team they are lovely, passionate and kind people with amazing personal history from the manager to the cleaning lady.