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Santiburi Koh SamuivsAnantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Both Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort and Santiburi Koh Samui are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Santiburi Koh Samui ranks marginally better than Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort. Santiburi Koh Samui ranks #10 in Koh Samui with accolades from 5 reviews such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Fodor's.
Santiburi Koh Samui
Fodor's
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's
12/71 Moo 1, Tumbol Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 50200, Tambol Mae Nam, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $383/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The villas on this beachfront estate make you feel as if you're staying at a billionaire's holiday hideaway; accordingly, this is one of the most expensive lodgings on the island." Full review
Frommer's "Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area. Modern state-of-the-art amenities are discreetly infused into the contemporary Thai architecture." Full review
Rough Guide "German-run, top-end hotel in beautifully landscaped grounds spread around a huge freshwater swimming pool and stream."
OysterLuxury
"The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa, with its 45 acres of palm gardens, is one of the poshest, most pampering resorts on the island of Samui, and possibly in all of Thailand." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Set in an expansive garden along a palm-fringed beach, Santiburi Resort exudes classic luxury and offers smart villas and rooms, perfect for couples and families." Full review
Frommer's "Just a few steps east of the Napasai, the Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area but has remained fresh and current thanks to several makeovers" 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
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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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