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Santiburi Koh SamuivsAmari Koh Samui
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Santiburi Koh Samui ranks slightly better than Amari Koh Samui. Santiburi Koh Samui comes in at #10 in Koh Samui with praise from 5 publications including Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Santiburi Koh Samui
Fodor's
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's
12/71 Moo 1, Tumbol Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 50200, Tambol Mae Nam, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $383/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "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." Full review
Frommer's "Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area. Modern state-of-the-art amenities are discreetly infused into the contemporary Thai architecture." Full review
Rough Guide "German-run, top-end hotel in beautifully landscaped grounds spread around a huge freshwater swimming pool and stream."
OysterLuxury
"The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa, with its 45 acres of palm gardens, is one of the poshest, most pampering resorts on the island of Samui, and possibly in all of Thailand." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Set in an expansive garden along a palm-fringed beach, Santiburi Resort exudes classic luxury and offers smart villas and rooms, perfect for couples and families." Full review
Frommer's "Just a few steps east of the Napasai, the Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area but has remained fresh and current thanks to several makeovers" 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
