Outrigger Koh Samui Beach ResortvsAnantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort ranks significantly better than MANATHAI Koh Samui. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort scores 80 with recommendations from 5 reviewers including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
173/41 Moo 4, Robkoh Rd., Lamai Beach, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Welcoming branch of the Khao San Rd hotel, in “colonial” style: four-poster beds with mosquito nets, wooden blinds and bathrooms tiled with black and white marble."
Jetsetter
"An elegant sanctuary on Lamai Beach, with breakfast included, plus a set lunch or dinner for longer stays." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl MANATHAI Koh Samui has elegant decor and upscale features, though getting to some of them -- including the lovely beach and pool -- requires a stroll across a busy street." Full review
Frommer's
"The resort features 52 guest rooms all with private pools. Furnishings are very stylish, all made of light wood and with breezy and spacious “open concept” layouts. " Full review
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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
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Dinner is collaborative: we choose sashimi, three kinds of scallops, and steaks.
The Telegraph
9.0
"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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