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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsAnantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to Kamalaya Koh Samui. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort scores 83 with accolades from 6 publications like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Rough Guide.
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
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Jetsetter
Rough Guide
Oyster
Mr & Mrs Smith The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
92 / 1 Moo 2, North Chaweng Beach, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $203/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Romantic Anantara sleep on a quiet edge of Chaweng, with plunge pool villas and a treehouse restaurant." Full review
Rough Guide "The design of this luxury hotel was inspired by Chinese merchants’ houses in Thailand in the last century, which gives a pleasing retro feel to the rooms, most of which have outdoor bathrooms."
OysterLuxury
"The Anantara Lawana Resort and Spa is a five-pearl luxury resort on Chaweng Beach with 122 rooms and villas." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa in Koh Samui honours the island’s first settlers with its Chinese design: birdcages in reception, shophouse architecture and calligraphy art." Full review
i
Dinner is collaborative: we choose sashimi, three kinds of scallops, and steaks.
The Telegraph9.0
"The Anantara Lawana is an attractive beach resort close to Samui’s nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet "Anantara’s stunning palanquin entrance satisfies fantasies of a far-flung oriental kingdom." Full review
Michelin Guide "Its beach, truly private, has a bit of that Robinson Crusoe vibe...many of the rooms and villas come with shared or private plunge pools and semi-outdoor bathrooms.
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