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Anantara Bophut Koh Samui ResortvsBanyan Tree Samui
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Banyan Tree Samui. Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort ranks #2 in Koh Samui with positive reviews from 11 publications such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
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
Banyan Tree Samui Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
Rough Guide Oyster The Telegraph Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
99/9 Moo 4, Lamai Beach, Maret, Ko Samui 84310, Thailand
From $360/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "It’s not often that this travel writer gets picked up at the airport by a Mercedes. But it was my first indication of the impressive details that set Banyan Tree Samui apart." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The party-happy sands of Chaweng are just over the ridgeline to the north of Banyan Tree’s private, palm-lined bay, part of a hidden valley on the eastern shore of Koh Samui." Full review
Star Service "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." Full review
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Ask for units 1 through 4 in this category, even though the staff is shy about providing the resort map and promising certain villas.
Rough Guide "Occupying a steep-sided, landscaped valley, with towering views of Chaweng from the lobby bar, Banyan Tree provides the height of luxury in its beautiful, stilted pool villas."
OysterLuxury
"The 88-villa Banyan Tree Samui is an intimate, ultra-luxury property that draws those seeking an exclusive taste of the high life." Full review
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However, those wishing to explore the island can request free shuttle service to nearby towns.
The Telegraph9.0
"The Banyan Tree Samui is a world of its own." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounding the beach are the 88 stunning villas, poking discretely out of the mountains, set against lush forest, and waiting for the morning sun to hit them." Full review
Lonely Planet "Phuket’s most prestigious address has set up a sister property along the secluded northern sands of Lamai." Full review
Michelin Guide "This hotel occupies its coastline in style — with 78 villas nestled in the hills overlooking a private inlet, it’s a self-contained ecosystem of refinement...each spacious villa boasts a plunge pool" Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you want a full resort experience, I like Banyan Tree Samui for its private beach and spectacular rooms.""
