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Hansar Samui ResortvsBanyan Tree Samui
Both Hansar Samui Resort and Banyan Tree Samui are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Banyan Tree Samui is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hansar Samui Resort. Banyan Tree Samui comes in at #11 in Koh Samui with positive reviews from 7 reviews including The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Star Service.
Hansar Samui Resort
Jetsetter
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
101 / 28 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $408/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Laid-back retreat near the fishermen's village of Bo Phut with a beachfront saltwater pool and a three-story spa." Full review
Star Service "This beach resort is a modernist with one foot in the sand and the other in the city, offering rates that are above the median." Full review
i
The hotel carves out a classic boutique niche with its facilities, which include a pair of dining options, and there are two bars to choose from.
Rough Guide "You’ll be surprised how spacious this hotel feels, with its long beachfront and just 74 low-rise rooms... set around gardens and a pool."
OysterLuxury
"The 74-room Hansar Samui Resort is a luxury property situated on the beach close to Fisherman's Village and plenty of bars and restaurants." 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.""
