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Dara Samui Beach ResortvsAnantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort
Dara Samui Beach Resort and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort ranks significantly higher than Dara Samui Beach Resort. Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort ranks #4 in Koh Samui with praise from 8 reviews like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Dara Samui Beach Resort
Lonely Planet
Oyster
162/2 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "The rooms are elegant and the pool area looks like a scene from a Rudyard Kipling novel."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Dara Samui Beach Resort is located on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui's most popular beach and party town." 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
