Celes is a stylish beachfront hotel with a chilled vibe and relaxing common areas. The property features modern architecture, a contemporary aesthetic, and doses of traditional Thai stylings. One of the main assets is the fantastic beachfront setting, with a long, wide, and picturesque white-sand beach that stays quiet and peaceful most of the time. Grounds are lined with tropical greenery, tall trees, and palms. Trendy design elements featured in the main entranceway and lobby space makes quite a statement. Decor includes a towering mirror-work facade, water fountain pools with colorful lighting, tall wood-clad ceilings and interiors, natural stone tiling, elegant wooden furnishings, and a long marble reception desk.

There are numerous common spaces to chill throughout the hotel, though most guests tend to spend their days either relaxing on the beach or around the large outdoor swimming pool, which is set beachfront. The pool has plenty of space to sprawl out, with numerous lounge chairs and comfy beanbags laid out along the wooden pool deck, and a sunken couch seating area is set inside the pool. Sea Grille Restaurant is also housed beachfront and features unobstructed ocean views, plus indoor and alfresco dining.

The hotel is located along Bophut Beach in northern Samui, a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the buzzing walking streets of Fisherman's Village, which are lined with designer boutiques, cafes, and beachfront restaurants. Chaweng -- the island's main tourism and party hub is about 20 minutes away by car and features a ton of nightclubs, cabaret shows, and local bars, as well as a great selection of restaurants and shops. The Petcha Buncha Boxing Stadium and the Central Point Samui shopping mall are both located in the area. Travelers continuing on to Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and Surat Thani (mainland) can catch a Lomprayah catamaran speedboat from the Maenam Pier, located a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Samui International Airport is also about 15 minutes away by car.

The Deluxe Rooms and pool villas at Celes Resort have modern design elements and a contemporary aesthetic. Rooms feature balcony or terrace seating areas and overlook the beach, pool, or garden pathways. Interiors feature a polished look, with whitewashed wood-clad walls, parquet wood floors, hardwood furniture, and a light-toned color scheme that includes cream, tan, and dark brown accents. Rooms are outfitted with comfy beds, window seats, and roomy wardrobes, but no work desks. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth speakers, free Wi-Fi, irons, capsule espresso machines, refrigerated minibars, kettles, and safes.

Villas are highly private and feature roomy plunge pools dotted with tropical greenery and lined with wooden decks, comfy shade-covered daybeds, and lounge chairs. Beachfront Pool Villas have ocean views and direct beach access. Villas are also available with connecting doors that can link up to three separate villa compounds together. Brightly lit bathrooms include marble and wood combination vanity countertops with sunken sinks, walk-in rainfall showers, and (in villas) free standing bathtubs. Hairdryers and toiletries are included in all room types.

Celes BeachFront Resort has a great range of facilities and common spaces on offer. The hotel is set along a quiet and semi-private beach with postcard blue waters and soft white sand. There are kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available for guests to borrow. The saltwater swimming pool is includes a large 75-foot (23-meter) long lap section, a shallow kids' pool, and a poolside bar serving drinks and light meals. Sea Grille Restaurant is a relaxed beachfront dining venue with a full bar, and it serves a multi-cuisine menu of Thai and Western dishes. A buffet-style breakfast is included in room rates. Celes Spa offers a wide range of beauty and massage treatments and features elegant private treatment rooms.

The fitness center is well equipped. There's a rotating schedule of free activities are offered daily, including yoga, Thai kickboxing, and painting classes. The library lounge includes comfy sofas and a few desktop computers with internet connection. Wi-Fi is free throughout. On-site parking is free.