While a sleek hotel room puts you close to the action, nothing rivals the allure of your own private villa by the sea – hidden away, lavishly appointed, and designed for pure escapism. From sprawling spaces with private pools to villas cocooned by tropical gardens, these exclusive retreats across Asia promise true privacy without compromising on luxury. Here are the seaside villas where the dream of having the world to yourself feels blissfully within reach.
V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery Collection
Privacy is serious business at V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery Collection (a MICHELIN Key property), where even the "entry-level" one-bedroom pool villa sprawls across 260 square meters. Each comes with a sun-soaked garden, a private pool, a wine cellar, and a capsule coffee machine, plus a spacious living area with a Bose sound system for movie nights in. If you’re after more space, two-, three-, and even four-bedroom villas – including a 499-square-meter presidential pool villa – are tucked behind manicured hedges in a terraced layout that nods to Thailand’s rice paddies. The calm shores of Hua Hin, just a few hours from Bangkok, add the final brushstroke of serenity.Book V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery Collection on The MICHELIN Guide →
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
There are just 62 villas scattered across the jungle-clad hillsides, rocky outcrops, and golden beaches of Six Senses Ninh Van Bay – and each feels like its own secret world. Ranging from 158 to a sprawling 900 square meters, they come with private pools, sundecks or gardens, and generously open interiors that blur the line between indoors and nature. Accessed only by boat from Nha Trang, this hideaway promises utter seclusion, with your days spent drifting between nature hikes, spa rituals, and barefoot beach adventures.Book Six Senses Ninh Van Bay on The MICHELIN Guide →
Soneva Fushi
At Soneva Fushi, luxury lives in harmony with nature – and it shows in every sun-dappled villa. Hidden amid lush jungle or perched above translucent waters, these one- to nine-bedroom residences are built with sustainable materials, open-air spaces, and an irresistible sense of whimsy (some even have private slides into the sea). Villas come with retractable roofs for stargazing, outdoor bathrooms that bring you even closer to the elements, and the discreet attentions of a personal “Barefoot Guardian.” Set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this is the Maldives at its most magical.Book Soneva Fushi on The MICHELIN Guide →
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Traditional Balinese architecture meets contemporary indulgence at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, where every villa is its own secluded compound. Expect infinity pools framed by fragrant gardens, breezy open-air living spaces, and dining bales perfect for sunset dinners. Sizes stretch from generous one-bedroom layouts to vast family villas topping 2,000 square meters. Set on a tranquil curve of sand along Bali’s southwest coast, this nature escape will have you never wanting to leave.Book Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay on The MICHELIN Guide →
Banyan Tree Krabi
Every suite and villa at the Two MICHELIN Key Banyan Tree Krabi comes with a private pool (yup, all 72 of them) – because here, privacy isn’t an upgrade; it’s a given. Villas are cocooned by lush rainforest or perched overlooking the Andaman Sea, blending sleek contemporary lines with Thai design flourishes. Wellness-seekers can opt for the Wellbeing Sanctuary villas, complete with in-room fitness gear and nightly rest rituals. For the ultimate splurge, the Presidential Beachfront Pool Villa spans a palatial 587 square meters. Between spa visits and lazy beach days, expect nothing less than easy, effortless barefoot chic.Book Banyan Tree Krabi on The MICHELIN Guide →
The Sanchaya
The Sanchaya, tucked away on Bintan Island’s quiet north shore, feels like discovering a well-kept secret. Each villa and suite blends colonial-era elegance with modern comforts – think Egyptian cotton linens, Aesop bath products, Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems, and fully stocked “maxi-bars.” The crown jewel, the Vanda Villa, is a four-bedroom beachfront estate with sprawling green spaces, a vast private veranda, and an infinity pool just steps from the sea. It’s a journey to reach (via Singapore and ferry), but the payoff is the sheer luxury of disconnection.Book The Sanchaya on The MICHELIN Guide →
Cap Karoso
Cap Karoso is a soulful escape on Sumba Island’s untamed west coast, where local tradition meets understated luxury. Set along a coral lagoon, its 20 villas – along with 44 rooms – are a modern homage to Sumbanese craftsmanship, with hand-carved details and earthy textures anchoring the contemporary design. Each villa features breezy living spaces and private pools, encouraging days spent moving only between the beach, your lounger, and the island’s sacred ceremonies. Cap Karoso is a winning tribute to a slower, richer way of being.Book Cap Karoso on The MICHELIN Guide →
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