Where barefoot elegance meets soulful connection with nature
In a bold move set to redefine luxury travel in Southeast Asia, hospitality visionaries Bound and Beyond and Cloud Collective have joined forces to introduce KAIA, a new brand of outdoor resorts designed for seekers of authenticity, connection, and conscious living.
Launching with its flagship resort on Thailand’s tranquil island of Koh Phangan in late 2025, KAIA is more than a resort brand—it’s a lifestyle. Built on the principles of sustainability, cultural immersion, and design in harmony with nature, KAIA invites modern travelers to reconnect with the land, themselves, and others.
A Collaboration Rooted in Purpose
KAIA emerges from the synergy between Bound and Beyond, the Thai-based luxury hospitality group behind the award-winning Capella Bangkok and Four Seasons Hotel at Chao Phraya River, and Cloud Collective, a pioneer in sustainable, design-forward outdoor resorts.
Together, they’ve envisioned KAIA as a collection of elevated, tented resorts that balance refined comfort with minimal environmental impact. Every resort is thoughtfully integrated with its natural surroundings, crafted using traditional materials, and operated with a philosophy that blends hospitality with heartfelt human connection.
Debuting on Koh Phangan: Where Simplicity Meets Sophistication
The brand’s first location, KAIA Koh Phangan, sits tucked into the island’s lush northeastern coast, a sanctuary surrounded by national parkland and just a short speedboat ride from Koh Samui. Here, guests can expect a new standard of tropical escape—one that goes beyond the expected to deliver barefoot luxury with purpose.
With just 31 spacious private tented suites and four two-bedroom pool villas, the resort offers exclusivity and intimacy. Think ocean-facing decks with soaking tubs, recycled teak floorboards, canopy beds, and personal pantries stocked with locally made delicacies. Every detail is curated to feel indulgent, yet grounded in sustainability.
Design with a Soul
Award-winning Thai designer Dao Vichada lends her creative touch to KAIA’s interiors, infusing modern elegance with traditional Thai artistry—textiles, weaving techniques, and upcycled materials all find their place in the resort’s soulful design.
More than just aesthetics, the resort’s construction and operations reflect deep environmental responsibility: water is filtered on-site, plastic is banned, biodegradable packaging is the norm, and ingredients are sourced from local, ethical producers—or grown on the property’s own organic farm.
