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Pavilion Samui Villas & ResortvsBanyan Tree Samui
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Banyan Tree Samui ranks slightly better than Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort. Banyan Tree Samui comes in at #11 in Koh Samui with praise from 7 publications such as Rough Guide, Star Service and Jetsetter.
Pavilion Samui Villas & Resort
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
124/24 Moo 3, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This pleasant place offers a little respite from the downtown hustle and bustle." Full review
Frommer's "Boasting grand-scale style with top service, the Pavilion offers everything from Mediterranean-themed bungalows to luxurious honeymoon suites." Full review
Lonely Planet "Probably the best exponent of the new minimalist style sweeping across Samui, Pavilion has a prime location at the north end of Hat Lamai."
DK Eyewitness "Opulence and style pervade these villas, all with their own Jacuzzis or private pools. The atmosphere is romantic and in fact the resort specializes in honeymoon packages."
Star Service "The Lamai beach location of this attractive water-born boutique-resort offers greater privacy than its Chaweng beach competitors." Full review
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There are five categories to choose from: Deluxe Jacuzzi, Plunge Pool Suite, Hydro Pool Villa, Grand Pool Villa and the top-notch Grand Beachfront Pool Villa.
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.""
