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W Koh SamuivsArk Bar Beach Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, W Koh Samui scores significantly better than Ark Bar Beach Resort. W Koh Samui is ranked #15 in Koh Samui with approval from 7 reviewers such as Star Service, Time Out and Concierge.
W Koh Samui
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Oyster The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
4/1 Moo 1 Tambol Maenam, Surat Thani, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $209/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
Though W hotels typically wow with nifty design details, here the most eye-catching element is simply the view from the..."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Though W hotels typically wow with nifty design details, here the most eye-catching element is simply the view from the hilltop lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Bringing a long-lacking dose of mod design and youthful exuberance to this ever-popular Thai resort island, W Hotels’ first “Retreat” property in Southeast Asia hews to the brand’s urbane aesthetic." Full review
Time Out "True to W’s tradition, the bars at this retreat come with views and features so spectacular you won’t know where to look." Full review
Star Service "This stylish property is as hip as it gets, but most guests staying here expect cool style even before arriving." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A fun, fashionable resort with a prime location on the sugary shores of Maenam beach." Full review
Frommer's "this resort sets a benchmark for sleek, design and a contemporary philosophy that is summed up in their “Whatever, whenever” policy to fulfill their guests’ every wish. " Full review
OysterLuxury
"Situated on the northern coast of Koh Samui, on its own little stretch of sand that looks out on the sea, the five-pearl W Koh Samui is a hip and fun chain hotel with attention to stylish details." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Bold and stylish, the W Samui offers comfortable, funky villas with private pools along a fine white stretch of sand that’s perfect for swimming." Full review
Lonely Planet "A bejewelled ‘W’ welcomes you as you walk through the lobby and encounter the spectacular infinity pool that leads your eyes to an endless horizon" Full review
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
