Wild Cottages Elephant Sanctuary Resort - Bophut
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5-star hilltop resort with private pools and an on-site elephant sanctuary in Koh Samui
Elephant Sanctuary & Experiences
Wild Cottages Elephant Sanctuary Resort in Bophut partners with the reputable Samui Elephant Haven, a sanctuary for rescued elephants. Guests can participate in daily elephant feeding sessions, offered twice a day at no extra cost, with the elephants roaming freely in a paddock below the main pool. The resort provides binoculars in each room for watching the elephants from guests' private balconies.
Accommodations
Each cottage at the Samui elephant sanctuary hotel includes a private pool, with options for villas offering ocean views or direct proximity to the elephant enclosure. The family rooms feature a separate children's bedroom with toys and a fully equipped SMEG kitchen. All units are accessed by key code and include a complimentary smartphone for ordering room service and playing music.
Dining
The on-site restaurant Wild Child serves American, British, French, Thai, and local cuisines, with a la carte breakfast and dinner options. Guests can order a floating breakfast served in their private pool each morning. The restaurant also offers a VIP Day Pass at 1500 baht per adult, which includes a minimum spend on food and drinks with access to sunbeds overlooking the elephants.
Wellness & Activities
The resort provides a spa and wellness center offering traditional Thai massage and facial treatments in a treatment room with panoramic views. Guests can join daily yoga classes, Muay Thai sessions, and candle-making classes that are included when booking directly. The fitness room and an infinity pool with views of the elephant paddock and ocean are available on site.
Location & Family-Friendly Amenities
Located 6 miles from Samui International Airport, the Koh Samui elephant sanctuary hotel is a 5-minute taxi ride from Fisherman Village and 5 miles from Big Buddha. The resort offers baby cots and high chairs at the restaurant, plus a children's menu with dedicated meal options. Free private parking is available, and the concierge desk can arrange car hire, airport shuttle, and tours to Angthong National Marine Park.
- Sanctuary: Daily elephant feeding, binoculars provided in rooms
- Rooms: Private pool in every cottage, SMEG kitchen in family villas
- Dining: Floating breakfast, Wild Child restaurant with diverse cuisines
- Wellness: Thai massage, yoga, Muay Thai, candle-making, infinity pool
- Location: 6 miles from airport, 5 min to Fisherman Village
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
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Lake view
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Shower
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Private pool
Essential information about Wild Cottages Elephant Sanctuary Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 351 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.6 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.3 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Samui International, USM |
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