Atulya

Crowning a verdant, jungle-clad hilltop above Bophut, with breathtaking panoramas of Koh Samui's spectacular northern coastline, Panacea is one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious private luxury retreats.

Praana Residence is the 'jewel in the crown', a six-bedroom palace with an entire floor dedicated to pleasure pursuits, health and fitness. Equally sublime for family or group holidays, or special celebrations, are five-bedroomed villas Avasara and Atulya, and four-bedroomed villas Kalya and Purana.

As its name suggests, this exclusive estate of five stunning, fully staffed villas holds the magic formula to make holiday dreams come true.


A gated entrance and water feature mark your arrival into the Atulya Residence living pavilion. This impressive space, comprising a lounge, dining area and open-plan kitchen, is surrounded by a wide terrace that extends the entire width of the property, taking full advantage of the villa’s magnificent ocean views.

Steps descend from one end of the living pavilion terrace to the first of two master suites housed in a separate pavilion with the same stunning view, then continue down to the pool level and the second master suite. Surrounding the pool is a generous sun terrace, a swim-up bar and a dining and relaxation sala.

Three guest bedrooms are located beneath the living pavilion, and set back from the garden with a view over the pool to the ocean.

The grand scale of Atulya’s living and dining pavilion, coupled with its spectacular views, creates an astonishing impact on arrival at the villa. This magnificent room is the social hub of the villa; bathed in sun in the mornings and perfectly positioned for admiring Samui’s blazing sunsets at cocktail time.

A cathedral ceiling, hung with an enormous chandelier, soars above a stylish and comfortable lounge furnished with plush white sofas and easy chairs surrounding a striking coffee table hewn from a single tree trunk. This sumptuous setting is decorated with elegant table lamps and Thai artefacts, and equipped with a wall-mounted TV.

At the centre of the room, a square dining table seats up to 10 guests. At the far end is a sleek, stainless steel, western-style kitchen with an island bar.

Glass doors fold right back to connect this sophisticated living space with a wide wraparound terrace for seamless indoor and outdoor living and entertaining.

Whimsical bronze sculptures of animals ornament the residence’s impressive 20-metre infinity-edged pool, which plunges over the mountainside onto a fabulous view of the island’s north-east coast and distant islands.

At one end of the pool, is a swim-up bar and large living and dining sala with barbecue grill, drinks fridge and a dining table for 10.

The pool terrace, which is set with loungers, sun shades, and inviting oval daybeds, provides ample space for everyone to enjoy long, lazy days by the pool, cooled by the breezes from the Bophut Hills.

Atulya's gardens are lovingly maintained. A manicured lawn slopes gently down to the pool, and fragrant tropical shrubs and flowers create a sublime setting for your holiday.