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Bandara Resort and Spa, SamuivsDara Samui Beach Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Bandara Resort & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Dara Samui Beach Resort. Bandara Resort & Spa comes in at 76 with approval from 3 sources including Fodor's, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Bandara Resort and Spa, Samui
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
178/2 Moo 1, Tambol Bophut, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Bandara gets high marks for its location on the nicest stretch of Bophut Beach." Full review
"Bandara has a range of villas, standard, and deluxe rooms that flank a main courtyard area, and a good-sized, raised pool." Full review
Upscale
"The Bandara Resort & Spa is an upscale property with a private beach, located on a busy road and within walking distance of Fisherman's Village." Full review
Dara Samui Beach Resort
Lonely Planet
Oyster
162/2 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The rooms are elegant and the pool area looks like a scene from a Rudyard Kipling novel."
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Dara Samui Beach Resort is located on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui's most popular beach and party town." Full review