Wild Cottages Elephant Sanctuary Resort

We visited yesterday on a day pass, and it is a lovely place. We had use of the pool and gardens, plenty of loungers around and a couple hammocks too, we where able to watch the elephants in the field below using the bath and just roaming around, and at lunch we were able to help feed the elephants. We also took advantage of the Spa and had a full hour and a half massage and treatment, which is good value for money, and has left me feeling totally refreshed. We ate lunch in the restaurant, and the food is fantastic, it was all absolutely lovely, and well presented. All staff were friendly and attentive, and nothing was too much bother for them. With the day pass you do get a 1500 baht credit to use on food and drink while there. Which I will say you Do need to use all of the credit before you leave. If you DON'T your bill is added up on the individual items, plus the tax and service charge. This was confusing for us and the couple before us. As we didn't use the credit, we either had to pay the full amount or to order more food to the value of the credit, as it was near closing time, we had to take this as take away. This is not a compliant, but just to make you aware, as coming to the end of the day, to find you need to pay more than you had budgetted, can be a worry. As a business I can not work out, how you benefit from us taking away more food. Surely, if I pay you 2500 baht, and I only use 800 baht of credit, you are better off?

If you want a relaxing spot in Koh Samui with the chance to see elephants ethically, this is it. The pool area is perfect for unwinding and ordering food or drinks, with the added highlight of feeding the elephants midday. Service was excellent — the staff ensured I had everything I needed, and their attentiveness truly enhanced the stay. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Koh Samui.

Travelled with our 7 months old baby and we felt is very baby friendly. Despite the terrain and some hills, Wild Cottage has 2 buggies that send you from the reception to your room! We booked the family room and really love the facilities in it! Do check if they have baby cot if travelling with baby as we did not need a baby cot so we didn’t ask. Food was good, although there is only one cafe, but their great varieties of food will leave you coming back for more. Perfect for a staycation, just stay in the resort and enjoy the elephants and their facilities. As it is in the wild, do expect mosquitoes, but Wild cottage had kindly provided mosquito repellent. Understand from their staff that there will be more elephant joining soon! Can’t wait to see them!