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Ark Bar Beach ResortvsThe Briza Beach Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Briza Beach Resort Samui scores marginally better than Ark Bar Beach Resort. The Briza Beach Resort Samui comes in at #38 in Koh Samui with accolades from 3 reviews including Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
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 Briza Beach Resort Frommer's Oyster
Fodor's
173 /22 Moo 2 | Bophut, Chaweng, Bophut, Ko Samui 84320, Thailand
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of the most atmospheric resorts on Samui, the Briza offers a pure lifestyle experience, aiming to recapture the spirit and serenity of the Srivijaya Empire, a historic Buddhism-inspired period." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 57-room Briza Beach Resort on Koh Samui sits right on beautiful Chaweng Beach and is a reasonable walk along the sand to Chaweng's nightlife." Full review
Fodor's "Rather than attempt yet another iteration of Thai design, this resort opted for what can best be described as a fusion of Indian and Chinese styles for its villas." Full review
