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Santiburi Koh SamuivsBaan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa scores significantly better than Baan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa. Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa comes in at 82 with recommendations from 4 sources including Frommer's, oyster.com and Rough Guide.
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
Baan Chaweng Beach Resort & Spa Oyster
Lonely Planet
90/1 Moo 2, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This mid-sized, reasonably priced hotel located in the center of the action of Koh Samui offers easy access to the town of Bophut but is also a quiet retreat thanks to Chaweng Beach being its backyard." Full review
Lonely Planet "A bit of luxury without breaking the bank, Baan Chaweng draws in families and retired bargain-seekers who roast themselves on loungers along the lovely beach." Full review
