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Bandara Resort and Spa, SamuivsKamalaya Koh Samui
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Kamalaya Koh Samui is preferred by most professionals compared to Bandara Resort & Spa. Kamalaya Koh Samui has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
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
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Frommer's
102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Rd, Na-Muang, Laem Set, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Which room to book: Beachfront bungalows 46, 58, 59, and 60 (doubles, $323–$485, including..."
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When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
"A group of American hippies turned real estate entrepreneurs opened Kamalaya, a 59-room resort on the coconut palm–covered slopes of southern Koh Samui." Full review
"Samui's top wellness retreat sits on nine gorgeously lush acres on the tranquil southern coast." Full review
"A destination wellness program complements the healing environment at this picturesque island resort."
"Thailand’s pioneering wellness retreat is known for its 3- to 14-day programs that address everything from burnout to sleep issues." Full review
9.0
"A one-stop destination spa with spiritual undertones." Full review
"Located on the island’s quiet southern coast, Kamalaya feels like a (much-needed) escape from reality." Full review