Koh Samui

High-concept design hotel, based around a library of books, DVDs and CDs with computer terminals. — Rough Guide

The Anatara Bophut Resort & Spa is a luxury property located right on the beach in the center of Bophut, a short walk from the restaurants and bars of Fisherman's Village. — Oyster

This is easily one of the most spectacular hotels in the world. — Fodor's

One of Koh Samui's finest resorts, Six Senses Samui is a luxury villa property on the northeast tip of the island. — Oyster

Built on a steep hill, like the superior Four Seasons, this resort sprawls its villas down the slope toward the waterfront with exceptional views along the way. — Star Service

SALA Samui sits squarely in the middle of a raw new development that has overtaken formerly remote Choeng Mon beach. — Star Service

The resort blends modern touches with traditional Thai style elements, such as satin pillows, ornate artwork, and hanging red lanterns. — Oyster

Nestled in its own private and stunning cove, the Tongsai Bay Resort offers 83 chalets and villas that cascade down a luscious hillside to the beach and into the Gulf of Thailand. — The Telegraph

Not every beach hotel that claims to be a "resort and spa" measures up, which is why the massages, scrubs, and herbal steam therapies here are such a pleasant surprise. — Fodor's

Cliffside oasis on Koh Samui with seven pools, killer sunsets and a private beach. — Jetsetter

The villas on this beachfront estate make you feel as if you're staying at a billionaire's holiday hideaway; accordingly, this is one of the most expensive lodgings on the island. — Fodor's

This spacious resort has more amenities than any other resort on Chawaeng Beach. — Fodor's

Outrigger Koh Samui (formerly the Akaryn Resort & Spa) is a luxury property in a quiet, secluded setting on Hanuman Bay. — Oyster

This sophisticated retreat has a three-storey hotel and several free-standing bungalows made from imported-teak rice barges whose bows have been transformed into stunning patios. — Lonely Planet

The Anantara Lawana Resort and Spa is a five-pearl luxury resort on Chaweng Beach with 122 rooms and villas. — Oyster

Situated next to the Blue Lagoon, this agreeable midrange hotel inhabits a spread of two-story buildings and bungalows that flow down to a pretty stretch of white sand. — Star Service

After passing through the marble lobby, a small staircase suddenly opens onto a tropical paradise that feels miles away from busy Chaweng. — Lonely Planet