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The Jungle ClubvsBanyan Tree Samui
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Banyan Tree Samui is preferred by most professionals compared to Jungle Club. Banyan Tree Samui is ranked #11 in Koh Samui with positive reviews from 7 publications like Oyster, The Telegraph and Star Service.
The Jungle Club
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
Chaweng Noi Beach, Soi Panyadee school, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This is an excellent respite from the frenetic beach scene, since it is built high on a hill above Hat Chaweng."
Rough Guide Star
"Breezy, French–Thai antidote to Chaweng’s commercial clutter."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The perilous drive up the slithering dirt road is totally worthwhile once you get a load of the incredible views from the top." Full review
OysterBudget
"Jungle Club is a hilltop retreat with a back-to-nature vibe and budget rates set along a lush jungle hillside with breathtaking ocean views." Full review
Frommer's "The views from the bungalows and rooms are sweeping, taking in the lush island interior, white-sand beaches, and nearby islands." 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
i
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
i
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.""
