Southern Coast
Santikhiri is located at the central part of the southern coast of Koh Samui, known as Laem Set, a peaceful area because of the absence of high rise buildings and commercial development.
The area has one long sweeping, uninterrupted beach for several kilometers ending with the Laem Sor Pagoda and Temple on the southwestern end. There are a few small fishing villages and secluded seafood restaurants located nearby. This area will continue to keep it’s natural charm and peaceful ambience because the people coming to this area and owning property have chosen to reject big development and keep an exclusive and natural setting.
This area is now known for it’s yoga retreat centers and the meditative quality that is protected in the residential developments and resorts. Located very near to Santikhiri is Asia’s number 1 award winning health & wellness resort Kamalaya. Several other very discrete and small resorts and a number of luxury villas are located along the coast but none of these resemble the major and typical resort areas of the island at Lamai and Chaweng.
This area is located 15-20 minutes from Lamai Beach, a well developed tourist centre with all the usual resorts, restaurants and entertainment that one would expect.
Koh Samui International Airport (USM) and Chaweng ‒ the commercial centre of the island, are located 40 minutes to the northeast.
All the shopping and other amenities including excellent health care are located close by.
