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Ark Bar Beach ResortvsThe Jungle Club
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Jungle Club is preferred by most professionals compared to Ark Bar Beach Resort. Jungle Club comes in at 83 with approval from 5 publications including Frommer's, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Ark Bar Beach Resort
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
159/89 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
OysterMid-Range
"Ark Bar Beach Resort is a mid-range hotel set along a scenic white-sand beach in the heart of downtown Chaweng's party district." Full review
Frommer's "Its two-story hotel rooms are squeezed into a narrow strip of gardens leading to the beach right in the heart of Chaweng, but they’re all equipped with air-con, minibar, and balconies" Full review
Lonely Planet "You’ll find two of every party animal at clean and well-tended 328-room Ark Bar – frat boys, chilled-out hippies, teenagers, 40-somethings and so on." Full review
The Jungle Club
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Lonely Planet Oyster Frommer's
Chaweng Noi Beach, Soi Panyadee school, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This is an excellent respite from the frenetic beach scene, since it is built high on a hill above Hat Chaweng."
Rough Guide Star
"Breezy, French–Thai antidote to Chaweng’s commercial clutter."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The perilous drive up the slithering dirt road is totally worthwhile once you get a load of the incredible views from the top." Full review
OysterBudget
"Jungle Club is a hilltop retreat with a back-to-nature vibe and budget rates set along a lush jungle hillside with breathtaking ocean views." Full review
Frommer's "The views from the bungalows and rooms are sweeping, taking in the lush island interior, white-sand beaches, and nearby islands." Full review
