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Bo Phut Resort & SpavsBanyan Tree Samui
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Banyan Tree Samui scores marginally higher than Bo Phut Resort & Spa. Banyan Tree Samui has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 7 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Bo Phut Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
12/12 Moo 1, Bophut, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $197/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Not every beach hotel that claims to be a "resort and spa" measures up, which is why the massages, scrubs, and herbal steam therapies here are such a pleasant surprise." Full review
Star Service "A dreary concrete parking lot fronts Bo Phut Resort and Spa, a clever disguise for the quiet luxury found within." Full review
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At dinner, guests may choose from a traditional Thai menu at Sala Thai, in its own building at the heart of the hotel and surrounded by flowing water.
OysterUpscale
"Bo Phut Resort is an upscale boutique resort on a white-sand beach at the north end of Koh Samui, a 20-minute drive from central Chaweng and its nightlife." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Bo Phut Resort is an elegant and modern beachfront property with classic Thai touches and great facilities on one of Koh Samui’s quieter and more up-market stretches of sand." Full review
Frommer's "Romantic and secluded on one of the island’s more upscale beaches, this hotel is popular with honeymooners and others looking for an intimate experience" Full review
Banyan Tree Samui
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
Rough Guide Oyster The Telegraph Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
99/9 Moo 4, Lamai Beach, Maret, Ko Samui 84310, Thailand
From $360/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "It’s not often that this travel writer gets picked up at the airport by a Mercedes. But it was my first indication of the impressive details that set Banyan Tree Samui apart." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The party-happy sands of Chaweng are just over the ridgeline to the north of Banyan Tree’s private, palm-lined bay, part of a hidden valley on the eastern shore of Koh Samui." Full review
Star Service "Built on a steep hill, like the superior Four Seasons, this resort sprawls its villas down the slope toward the waterfront with exceptional views along the way." Full review
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Ask for units 1 through 4 in this category, even though the staff is shy about providing the resort map and promising certain villas.
Rough Guide "Occupying a steep-sided, landscaped valley, with towering views of Chaweng from the lobby bar, Banyan Tree provides the height of luxury in its beautiful, stilted pool villas."
OysterLuxury
"The 88-villa Banyan Tree Samui is an intimate, ultra-luxury property that draws those seeking an exclusive taste of the high life." Full review
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However, those wishing to explore the island can request free shuttle service to nearby towns.
The Telegraph9.0
"The Banyan Tree Samui is a world of its own." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounding the beach are the 88 stunning villas, poking discretely out of the mountains, set against lush forest, and waiting for the morning sun to hit them." Full review
Lonely Planet "Phuket’s most prestigious address has set up a sister property along the secluded northern sands of Lamai." Full review
Michelin Guide "This hotel occupies its coastline in style — with 78 villas nestled in the hills overlooking a private inlet, it’s a self-contained ecosystem of refinement...each spacious villa boasts a plunge pool" Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you want a full resort experience, I like Banyan Tree Samui for its private beach and spectacular rooms.""
