Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa

While the rest of the hospitality world chases light oak and minimalist vibes, this Gulf of Thailand resort leans into lush tropical with dark woods, open-air rooms, and traditional Thai interiors. Set on Koh Tao, the two- and three-bedroom villas sit right on the beach, and the dive program gives serious underwater types a reason to base themselves here rather than just pass through.