Looking for a romantic escape after saying ‘I do’? Cocoon in these ultra-private honeymoon villas in Bali and Koh Samui.
Love is in the air — Dua Lipa just tied the knot with Callum Turner, which started with a civil ceremony in London followed by with a celebration at a historic palazzo in Palermo, Italy. And if the rumours hold, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won’t be far behind.
Wedding season is in full swing, and it’s got us thinking about where to go once the confetti settles. After the ceremony, the flowers, and the very expensive cake, comes the honeymoon, which deserves just much thought and planning.
Koh Samui and Bali keep coming up as honeymoon destinations for good reason: one offers beachfront seclusion with west-coast sunsets on the Gulf of Thailand, the other delivers everything from Seminyak’s buzzy beach club scene to the jungle spirituality of Ubud.
Whatever vibe you’re going for, expect total romance and utmost privacy at these six showstopping villas in Bali and Thailand.
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KOH SAMUI
Baan View Talay
Where: Nathon
Perched on the Nathon hillside, Baan View Talay opens with a hand-carved door, a koi pond, and a 14m infinity pool that floats above the Gulf of Thailand — the kind of view that leaves you speechless.
Everything else in the villa is just as good: a private chef that skillfully creates Western, Thai, and Asian dishes, a master bedroom with its own jacuzzi, and staff who are present without being in the way. This is definitely for couples who want to celebrate in style, and then do it all again the next day.
Villa Haineu
Where: Lipa Noi
On Samui’s quieter west coast is Villa Haineu, part of the exclusive Dhevatara Cove Estate. This 5-bedroom villa sits right on a white-sand beach, with pavilions that open to both the pool and the sea.
The 19m pool has a waterfall and a built-in jacuzzi, and the beach sala is set up for private dinners with the Gulf of Thailand as a backdrop. And lucky you: The west coast gets the best sunsets on the island, so you’re in a perfect position for an epic golden hour view.
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Where: Taling Ngam
Samui’s southwest tip is where the island keeps its best-kept secret: unobstructed views of the Five Islands, and The Headland Villa 2 has a front-row seat. Two pavilions sit across a lush garden — folding glass doors keep the sea in frame from almost every room — with a 7-metre infinity pool and a lower deck shaded by a sprawling Banyan tree.
There’s direct beach access, and a private chef who makes dining in feel better than going out. The Headland Villa 2 is perfect for a relaxed honeymoon — good food, open water, and just the two of you. What more can you ask for?
BALI
Villa Manis Cantik
Where: Seminyak
Manis Cantik translates to “pretty and sweet” — and that’s exactly what this villa is like. Tucked behind high walls in Taman Mertanadi, it trades the Seminyak buzz for a private lair characterised by marble floors, sleek decor, and an 8m pool in a garden where the noise of the street feels very far away.
For couples who want to be close to the action, Villa Manis Cantik strikes the right balance. Seminyak’s best tables such as Mama San, Sardine, and La Lucciola are just minutes away for the evenings you feel like going out. But with a private chef on hand and a seamless indoor-outdoor living set up, you’ll likely find yourselves staying in more than you planned.
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Villa Tana Takah
Where: Canggu
Designed by Bali architect Andre Simapranata of Asimapra, Villa Tana Takah is made up of two teak-and-stone buildings connected by a sky bridge — the ensuite master bedroom in its own separate structure with a king bed, while the living and dining area that give you a space that feels entirely your own.
The 8m pool has a poolside bar for happy hour (which can be all day if you choose to), the rooftop garden is where golden hour looks best, and Pererenan Beach is a five-minute walk from the gate. From sunrise to sunset, there’s always somewhere worth being and someone worth being there with.
Istana Suite at Nag Shampa Private Estate
Where: Ubud
Sam and Isabella Branson came to Taro Village for two weeks, fell deeply in love with the place, and decided to create a home of their own. The result is Nag Shampa, a one-hectare jungle estate at the geographical heart of Bali whose name translates to “incense of love.” Here, organic orchards, five swimming pools, and a yoga shala make it very easy to never leave.
The room to book is the Istana Suite, own standalone 225sqm Joglo-style building. It’s anchored by a cocooning four-poster king bed and comes with a 10m private pool accessible straight from the ensuite bathroom. Daybeds, an outdoor dining bale, and an all-day butler complete the picture. If the owners fell in love here, there’s every reason to think you will too.
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