Samanea Resort

Kep
Coastal garden - mangrove shores - tranquility
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Tucked between Kep’s faded colonial edges and the shimmering Gulf of Thailand, Samanea is a peaceful, low-rise resort set in a restored botanic garden. Villas are spread across spacious lawns leading to the mangrove shore, with traditional roofs, outdoor baths, and just the right hint of elegance.

It’s quiet here – intentionally so. Borrow a bike for a ride to the crab market, kayak through the mangroves, or simply float in the sea-facing infinity pool as the sun slips behind the Vietnamese hills. A place for unhurried days and barefoot ease.

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Highlights

Leisure: swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, garden
Rooms: 40 rooms & villas
Bedroom
Bedroom
Twin Villa
Twin Villa
Pool terrace
Pool terrace
Pool
Pool
Spacious Villas
Spacious Villas
Restaurant
Restaurant
Open-air bathrooms
Open-air bathrooms
Infinity pier
Infinity pier
Samanea's beach
Samanea's beach

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Have been to Asia with Selective Asia twice now, and we can't fault them. We had the most amazing holiday staying in 6 different locations throughout Thailand. Selective Asia did us proud by giving us a well thought out itinerary. The accommodations were first class. Our private guide called James was very knowledgable and made our holiday very memorable.

Susan Bartlett, Thailand

Personalised and spot on journey

Personalised service all the way up to departure and then throughout via on the ground help and advice in country as well. Ideal.

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Another fantastic trip with Selective Asia

We’ve been on 5 trips to the Far East with Selective Asia over 17 years with the same consultant (Lionel). They take the time to tailor the holiday individually with invaluable local knowledge and once again got it spot on. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

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