A couple seen from behind on a terrace, facing the sea at sunset

About Keya

Two cultures, one island, one vision of travel

Keya was born of a meeting. A Frenchman and a Thai woman, two cultures brought together around an island we chose to call home: Koh Samui.

What sets us apart

The way we welcome people

Out of that double culture came our way of welcoming people: understanding what those who arrive expect while knowing Samui from the inside, its culture, its traditions and its habits.

We wanted to bring a French eye for service and attention to detail together with the natural warmth of Thai hospitality.

A welcome tray on a wooden counter: two hibiscus drinks, a cool towel and a frangipani flower

This is the vision we built Keya on:

letting you enjoy Koh Samui fully, simply and with complete peace of mind.

A sandy path running down between the coconut palms to an empty turquoise cove

How we guide you

Samui off the beaten track

But living Samui, for us, also means going beyond the landmarks and discovering the island off the beaten track: a quiet beach, a local address, or simply a word exchanged at reception that reshapes a whole day.

That is the spirit of Keya: a sincere welcome, services you can count on, the freedom to discover the island at your own pace and people you can rely on, even thousands of miles from home.

How we work

You write to a person, not to a platform

Every request reaches the team who will welcome you. That is what lets us reply quickly, adjust an arrival time, drop a scooter off at the villa, or say plainly when something is not possible.

It is also why booking is direct: with no middleman, the price you pay is the price we charge.

A scooter key passed from hand to hand across the counter, a map of the island lying beside it

What we do

Everything Keya takes care of

Today Keya is with you throughout your stay, with our hotel, our private villas, vehicle rental, Sublue underwater scooters, as well as a selection of activities and experiences on the island and out at sea.

The hotel, in Plai Laem

A recent, quiet hotel, about 8 minutes by scooter from the airport and 3 minutes from the beach.

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The villas, Lamai side

Two private pool villas, 6 to 10 minutes by scooter from Lamai Beach, sleeping up to six.

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The vehicles, from day one

Five scooters and one car, ready the day you arrive, at the hotel or delivered to the villa.

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The Sublue, at the shop

Authorized Sublue distributor for Koh Samui. The shop is on the hotel grounds.

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We don't simply want to welcome you to Koh Samui.

We want to hand you the keys.

Welcome to Keya.

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