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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsAmari Koh Samui
Amari Koh Samui and Kamalaya Koh Samui are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Amari Koh Samui is preferred by most reviewers compared to Kamalaya Koh Samui. Amari Koh Samui has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 5 publications like Star Service, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Frommer's
102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Rd, Na-Muang, Laem Set, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Which room to book: Beachfront bungalows 46, 58, 59, and 60 (doubles, $323–$485, including..."
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When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Condé Nast Traveler "A group of American hippies turned real estate entrepreneurs opened Kamalaya, a 59-room resort on the coconut palm–covered slopes of southern Koh Samui." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Samui's top wellness retreat sits on nine gorgeously lush acres on the tranquil southern coast." Full review
Gayot "A destination wellness program complements the healing environment at this picturesque island resort."
Afar Magazine "Thailand’s pioneering wellness retreat is known for its 3- to 14-day programs that address everything from burnout to sleep issues." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A one-stop destination spa with spiritual undertones." Full review
Frommer's "Located on the island’s quiet southern coast, Kamalaya feels like a (much-needed) escape from reality." Full review
Amari Koh Samui
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster Frommer's
14/3 Moo 2 Tambon Boput, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Congenial, eco-friendly luxury hotel that’s unpretentious and good value."
Fodor's "This luxurious resort faces a beach where the water's too shallow for swimming—which can be somewhat of an advantage, as it keeps the crowds away." Full review
Star Service "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." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Amari Koh Samui is a 139-room, four-pearl resort that's situated on a peaceful stretch of Chaweng Beach." Full review
Frommer's "This fine-looking Amari hotel is both a fun family choice and a honeymooner's delight, with sea-facing suite rooms that merge slick-contemporary with traditional-Thai decor." Full review
