Anantara Lawana Koh Samui ResortvsMantra Samui Resort

Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort ranks significantly better than Mantra Samui Resort. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort ranks #12 in Koh Samui with recommendations from 4 sources including Rough Guide, oyster.com and Jetsetter.

Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:92 / 1 Moo 2, North Chaweng Beach, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand

Price:

From $203/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

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

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. " Full review

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Mantra Samui Resort