Christmas in Thailand comes with a tropical twist. Visitors can swap winter coats and snowy landscapes for sunshine, sandy beaches and sea views.
Across four destinations, S Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the year-end holidays with a varied festive programme. The line-up caters to solo travellers, couples and families. Guests can enjoy beachfront Christmas feasts, family activities, private pool villas and New Year's Eve fireworks.
SAii Laguna Phuket: A festive family escape
For families seeking a classic island getaway, SAii Laguna Phuket combines festive entertainment with opportunities to relax. Guests can enjoy 10% savings on accommodation through its festive stay offer.
Adults can unwind at the new SunRay Social & Swim Club. Meanwhile, children can decorate gingerbread houses, meet Santa and enjoy arts and crafts. Families can reunite for an outdoor film marathon under the stars.
The year-end programme features beachfront gatherings, live music and festive cocktails. It culminates in a New Year's Eve celebration with a gala dinner, entertainment and fireworks over the Andaman Sea.
Dining is another highlight throughout the holiday period. Chefs will present themed evenings featuring Indian, Thai, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines. Fresh seafood sourced from Phuket's waters will also feature on the menus. Beach cookouts, grilled specialities and live performances will keep the celebrations going between Christmas and New Year.
Guests can also enjoy a complimentary mini-facial when booking any signature spa treatment.
SAii Phi Phi Island Village: Christmas by the Andaman Sea
At SAii Phi Phi Island Village, families can combine tropical relaxation with outdoor adventures. The resort sits amid lush greenery and offers a special festive stay package with 10% savings on accommodation.
The celebrations include beachfront Christmas feasts, festive dinners and traditional Thai dance performances. A spectacular fireworks display will welcome the New Year.
The first days of the year offer plenty of opportunities to explore Phi Phi's natural beauty. Guests can kayak through mangrove forests, discover hidden bays and secluded beaches, or enjoy island-hopping adventures across the Andaman Sea.
Families can spend time snorkelling or explore the underwater world through professional diving experiences. Special lessons are also available for young adventurers.
For a more relaxing experience, guests can retreat to the spa. They can also take home SAii-curated keepsakes, including botanical essential oils, soothing pillow mists and gemstone rollers for at-home facial rituals.
SAii Koh Samui Villas: A romantic island retreat
Couples seeking privacy can escape to SAii Koh Samui Villas, an adults-only resort with spacious pool villas. Its secluded setting also makes it suitable for small groups planning private festive gatherings.
The festive stay package offers 15% savings on accommodation.
At the newly opened SunRay Social & Swim Club, celebrations run from sunrise to sunset. The dining experience showcases southern Thai flavours, live barbecue stations, pasta and kebabs. Fresh Samui seafood is cooked over charcoal. Guests can also enjoy a selection of signature SunRay cocktails.
The resort's spa is introducing year-end treatments featuring local coconut. Options include a reviving facial, head and hair massage, and a full-body coconut oil massage.
Guests can then welcome the New Year at a beachfront celebration. The programme features traditional Thai and fire dances, live music and a saxophonist.
Santiburi Koh Samui: Thai heritage and festive traditions
Santiburi Koh Samui offers a more elegant and culturally rooted festive experience. The resort is offering 15% savings on accommodation throughout the holiday season.
Thai heritage takes centre stage at signature restaurant Sala Thai. Refined Siamese cuisine and graceful traditional dance performances will create a Christmas Eve celebration rich in culture and regional flavours.
The resort's “Cheers for Charity” initiative supports the Samui Special Needs Foundation. Guests are invited to meet children from the foundation as they join the Christmas carols.
Wellness and family activities are also part of the programme. The spa uses local coconut in cooling facial treatments and warming massage oils. Meanwhile, younger guests can enjoy doll-making, bag-painting and treasure hunts while their parents unwind.
Festivities build towards New Year's Eve with craft sessions and a sing-along. Families can then gather at The Beach House restaurant for a white-and-gold waterfront celebration. The evening features a gala dinner with Thai and international dishes, followed by a fireworks finale.
For a quieter evening, guests can visit the newly opened 1933 Bar. The speakeasy serves crafted cocktails and features curated vinyl. It also offers the warm hospitality for which Santiburi is known.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Thailand
From Phuket and Phi Phi to Koh Samui, S Hotels & Resorts offers several ways to celebrate the festive season in Thailand. Each destination combines tropical surroundings with seasonal dining, family activities and beachfront celebrations.
For more information and bookings, visit www.saiihotels.com and www.santiburisamui.com.
