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Conrad Koh SamuivsBanyan Tree Samui
Both Conrad Koh Samui and Banyan Tree Samui are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Banyan Tree Samui ranks significantly better than Conrad Koh Samui. Banyan Tree Samui has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 7 publications like Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Conrad Koh Samui
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
49/8-9 Moo 4, Hillcrest Road, overlooking Aow Thai Beach, Taling-Ngam, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
From $328/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This luxury resort is located about 45 minutes from the main airport, but the drive is worth it as the views upon arrival make one immediately forget the journey." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Clinging to the hillside on Koh Samui’s dramatic southwest coast, this spectacularly located hotel boasts dazzling dawn-to-dusk views across the Gulf of Thailand." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The 81 exceptionally neat-lined, contemporary and gorgeous villas of the sumptuous Conrad gaze out over an azure sea, by way of their very own infinity pools." 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.""
