Pool at Kimpton Kitalay Samui
The infinity pool is widely praised as visually stunning and a major resort highlight, with excellent design and views, though a few guests report warm water temperature and early closing hours as minor drawbacks.
Recent reviews (June–July 2026) predominantly feature positive assessments of the infinity pool's visual appeal and design, with no significant decline in satisfaction over time. Earlier reviews from 2025 and spring 2026 show similarly strong approval, suggesting consistent quality maintenance.
What the reviews tell us
The main infinity pool is widely celebrated as visually stunning, with reviewers comparing it to the finest hotel pools they have seen, particularly praising how it appears to merge seamlessly with the ocean (claims 21823, 21782, 21133, 22787).
Pool design and features include modern amenities such as swim-up options, excellent service, abundant lounges, and commanding sea views that encourage all-day relaxation (claims 47515, 29128, 27237).
The large pool size accommodates guests comfortably with less crowding than public beaches, offering freedom and flexibility for diverse swimming preferences (claims 25881, 24723).
Pool closes at 7 PM with no evening entertainment or nighttime swimming options, limiting extended access for guests preferring evening use (claim 24677).
Water temperature can run warm during peak seasons, which some guests found less than ideal for refreshing swimming (claim 22055).
Kimpton Kitalay Samui's pool experience is characterized by consistently strong praise for its design and aesthetics. The signature infinity pool is repeatedly described as beautiful, stunning, and one of the finest hotel pools guests have encountered, with particular acclaim for its seamless visual merger with the ocean beyond. The pool offers generous size and lounging space with sea views, creating an environment suitable for extended time by the water. Service around the pool is noted as excellent, and the facility includes modern features such as swim-up options. The large size accommodates multiple guests comfortably with less crowding than typical public beaches. However, two notable limitations emerge: pool closing time at 7 PM may restrict evening use, and water temperature can run warm during certain periods. One guest also reported the pool as relatively small, creating a minor contradiction with other size assessments, though this appears to be an outlier claim.
Pool size assessment contradicts broader experience
One reviewer from Saudi Arabia (claim 21385) describes the hotel as having "one pool and it is small," directly contradicting multiple other claims praising the pool's generous size and ability to accommodate guests comfortably without crowding (claims 25881, 24723, 29128). This single outlier may reflect a differing expectation threshold, a different pool, or a less recent resort state, but the overwhelming majority of evidence supports the large size characterization.
The evidence
Representative quotes from 19 supporting reviewsHet zwembad van het resort was schitterend en liep over in een infinity pool met uitzicht op zee
The main infinity pool is undoubtedly the star of the resort and one of the most beautiful hotel pools I have ever seen
The breakfast, staff, swimming pool were all terrific
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