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Ark Bar Beach ResortvsAnantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort scores significantly better than Ark Bar Beach Resort. Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort comes in at #2 in Koh Samui with approval from 11 sources such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Ark Bar Beach Resort
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
159/89 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
OysterMid-Range
"Ark Bar Beach Resort is a mid-range hotel set along a scenic white-sand beach in the heart of downtown Chaweng's party district." Full review
Frommer's "Its two-story hotel rooms are squeezed into a narrow strip of gardens leading to the beach right in the heart of Chaweng, but they’re all equipped with air-con, minibar, and balconies" Full review
Lonely Planet "You’ll find two of every party animal at clean and well-tended 328-room Ark Bar – frat boys, chilled-out hippies, teenagers, 40-somethings and so on." Full review
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Star Service
The Telegraph Frommer's Show All Reviews
99 / 9 Bophut Bay, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Jetsetter "The best part of staying at the Anantara Bophut — besides the fact that it’s on a beautiful Koh Samui beach — is the activities menu. Spend mornings windsurfing or learning Thai..." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Anantara’s stunning palanquin entrance satisfies every fantasy of a far-flung oriental kingdom."
Travel + Leisure "106-room waterfront property with lots of activities (including sailing on Bophut Bay and Thai language lessons), on Phuket’s longest beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With its exotic Thai architecture, Zen minimalist rooms, and tranquil tropical gardens replete with palms, lily ponds, lotus flowers, and pretty Thai pavilions, the Anantara is simply sublime."
OysterLuxury
"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." Full review
Afar Magazine "Vibrant Koh Samui retreat Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa boasts a blissful beach and verdant gardens."
Fodor's "Anantara captures the essence of Samui: coconut trees dot the grounds, monkey statues and sculptures decorate the interior, and, of course, there's a beautiful beach." Full review
Star Service "This tropical oasis amid the rolling waves of Bophut Beach, lush gardens and breezy coves is a paradise for the mostly European clientele who set foot here." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A luxurious, classic beach resort, perfect for couples and families, Anantara Bophut offers laid back and slightly formal holiday ambience." Full review
Frommer's "This has to be one of Samui’s most atmospheric resorts, starting from its grand entrance and high-ceilinged lobby." Full review
