Thailand is a perennial favorite for its tropical islands, mountainous north, and ornate pagodas. These startling landscapes are quite literally back in the limelight since Bangkok, Phuket, and Koh Samui have been confirmed as the filming locations for the third season of HBO’s White Lotus, tipping Thailand as the hottest destination for 2025. If past plots are anything to go by, you might feel more comfortable vacationing away from the hotels. These showstopping Airbnbs in Thailand are free from drama and high in red-carpet luxury.
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Minimalist Airbnb in Koh Samui with a swim-up bar
See more photos“Suralai” means the “home of angels” and there couldn’t be a more fitting name for this luxury vacation rental.
It rises from the mountains above Chaweng Beach on the eastern coast of Thailand’s second-largest island. The ginormous pool takes center stage although the terrazzo tubs and home gym aren’t far behind. Seeing as Koh Samui is a confirmed filming location for White Lotus, you might spot a star or two from your lofty perch.
Twelve guests, six bedrooms
Price: $2,396 per night
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Hole-in-one golfing Airbnb in Phuket
See more photosYou’ll be the leading character at
this designer mansion where traditional Thai architecture meets the glamor of the Hollywood Hills. A modern interpretation of the classic gabled roof seen on temples and palaces tops the second floor. This opens out onto a floating deck suspended over the infinity pool overlooking the private golf course. Keep walking and you’ll reach the shore of the islet-studded Andaman Sea.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $3,589 per night
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Luxury indoor-outdoor pool villa in Koh Samui
See more photosThis Airbnb Luxe in Koh Samui is custom-built for the tropics.
All rooms have floor-to-ceiling glass doors while the dining and lounge areas are open to the elements and poolside. The second floor has a jaw-dropping sea-view roof terrace bounded by flora. Interiors are modern with plush sofas, king-sized beds, and en suite chambers. The stone walls and rugged boulders keep things real.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $1,265 per night
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Airbnb Luxe with Gulf of Thailand views
See more photosQuick, snap up this unique estate in Koh Samui before the location scouts get there first.
The principal house is attached to a stone-clad pavilion straight out of the Tuscan hills. This contains the great room and master bedroom plus a kitchen where a private chef will ensure you keep on top of your five a day. The remaining suites are dispersed across four smaller villas and there are two infinity pools to complete the superstar experience.
Fourteen guests, one bedroom
Price: $2,000 per night
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Floating cottage with a private pool in Koh Samui
See more photosThis awesome honeymoon villa is crafted from natural materials and has sea views inside and outside. Both suites have direct access to the pool deck where you can start your day with coffee and freshly picked fruit in the sunken lounge. The chef service is also available for lunch and dinner while the concierge can arrange cooking classes, yoga tuition, island tours, and more. Location-wise, you’re close to markets and restaurants but away from the hotspots.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $249 per night
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Tropical pool villa in Phuket with free bikes
See more photosSet far enough away from rowdy Patong Beach but close to the pristine beach of Nai Harn, this Guest Favorite Airbnb in Phuket lets you experience the best of Thailand’s largest island.
The cheerful yellow exterior continues indoors, linking the bedrooms and communal areas. Asian artworks, tapestries, and trinkets add a coziness to the interiors. The home wraps around a compact courtyard with a private pool and sun deck.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $211 per night
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Knockout Chiang Mai villa amid mountains and rice fields
See more photosThis riverside vacation home claims a rural patch north of the walled city. It’s spread across the main building, a guest house, and a party shack plus a large mineral pool and four covered salas. These pavilions are intended for socializing and meditation but they double up as an open-air bedroom. The decor mingles Thai and Western while smart devices keep things ticking over. Breakfast is included whereas extra meals and tours are at a surcharge.
Sixteen+ guests, ten bedrooms
Price: $975 per night
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Seafront glamping Airbnb in Koh Chang
See more photosGet back to basics without compromising creature comforts on Thailand’s easternmost and greenest island.
The canvas yurt is pitched directly on the sand and offers sea views from the bed or the patio where you can put your feet up in the hammock or dip a toe in the gulf. Owned by a Thai-Italian couple, Lisca Beach is considered one of the best places in the country to eat woodfired pizza with a Thai twist washed down with a negroni.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $82 per night
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Thai jungle dwelling between Sai Yok and Erawan parks
See more photosHere’s a spoiler you didn’t see coming: you really can get off the beaten track in Thailand.
This chic glasshouse sits on the banks of the Kwai Yai River which you’ll get to know courtesy of the complimentary kayak, rubber raft, and swimming tubes. Leaping off the dock for a wild swim is a must. You’ll wake up and fall asleep to green views of the Sai Yok National Park where you can hike to waterfalls.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $290 per night
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Bamboo treehouse in Chiang Mai cat sanctuary
See more photosIf you’re the traveler whose photostream is bursting with photos of cats rather than temples, this treehouse Airbnb in Northern Thailand is purr-fect.
The three-story ecolodge soars over an untamed garden where 59 rescued felines roam freely (sometimes, right under the duvet). The treehouse has a stunning outdoor bathroom with a sunken tub and rain shower overlooking the cat jungle. You’re welcome to use the shared kitchen or order cooked meals.
Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $243 per night
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