The Scent HotelvsBandara Resort and Spa, Samui
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Scent Hotel ranks marginally better than Bandara Resort & Spa. The Scent Hotel ranks #27 in Koh Samui with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Mr & Mrs Smith, Oyster and Jetsetter.
The Scent Hotel
58/1 Moo 4 Bangrak Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $103/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Seek out the taste (and scent if you light your complimentary incense) of Indo-China at this tranquil gem that recreates the elegance of 1940s and '50s colonial Asia." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Scent is a charming upscale boutique hotel at the edge of Bang Rak village on Koh Samui's north coast." Full review
Jetsetter
"Beachfront boutique on Koh Samui’s northern shore with just 14 rooms decorated in French, Chinese and Thai styles." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"As fragrant as its name, The Scent Hotel in Koh Samui has frangipani blooming in its gardens, and scented oils and incense burning in its pretty rooms." Full review
Bandara Resort and Spa, Samui
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
Fodor's
"Bandara gets high marks for its location on the nicest stretch of Bophut Beach." Full review
Frommer's
"Bandara has a range of villas, standard, and deluxe rooms that flank a main courtyard area, and a good-sized, raised pool." Full review
Oyster
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