Anantara Lawana Koh Samui ResortvsSix Senses Samui
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Six Senses Samui is preferred by most writers compared to Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort. Six Senses Samui comes in at 93 with accolades from 10 reviews including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
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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Six Senses Samui
9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $436/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"With a stay at Six Senses Samui in Koh Samui (Bo Put), you'll be convenient to Wat Plai Laem and Big Buddha Statue. This 5-star resort is within close proximity of Wat Phra Yai and Mini..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Each of the resort’s 66 villas... which cling to a palm-studded headland above the sea, is a pleasure dome of rustic luxury in polished hardwoods, bamboo, and creamy muslin." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The staff is extremely attentive and the food is excellent. This is probably one of the top three places for a luxurious stay on Ko Samui."
Star Service
"Set behind a guarded gate, this small luxury bungalow complex enjoys end-of-the-road privacy." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"One of Koh Samui's finest resorts, Six Senses Samui is a luxury villa property on the northeast tip of the island." Full review
Fodor's
"From the moment that you're introduced to your private butler, you'll realize that this is not just another high-end resort—you're about to embark on an amazing experience." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A rustic rainforest retreat in Koh Samui, the boutique hotel Six senses Samui offers luxurious and private wooden villas, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If you are looking for seclusion, style and a strong sustainability policy, Six Senses Koh Samui, positioned on a jungle-covered promontory above the bright white sands of Choeng Mon, is perfect." Full review
Frommer's
"Set on a gently sloping headland among nine hectares (20 acres) of lush vegetation, this award-winning resort is an ideal honeymoon spot" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Set along a rugged promontory, Six Senses strikes the perfect balance between opulence and rustic charm, and defines the term ‘barefoot elegance’." Full review