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Rocky's Boutique Resort - Veranda Collection SamuivsBanyan Tree Samui
Both Rocky's Boutique Resort and Banyan Tree Samui are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Rocky's Boutique Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Banyan Tree Samui. Rocky's Boutique Resort comes in at #8 in Koh Samui with recommendations from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Star Service.
Rocky's Boutique Resort - Veranda Collection Samui
Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph
Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
438/1 Moo 1, Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"The resort blends modern touches with traditional Thai style elements, such as satin pillows, ornate artwork, and hanging red lanterns." Full review
Star Service "Located near popular Lamai Beach and a half-hour drive to Koh Samui airport, this small resort has some spunk." Full review
i
Room service is able to handle requests at any hour, and the staff ratio of one per guest ensures that everyone is well taken care of during their stay.
The Telegraph9.0
"Couples will love this romantic chill-out getaway beach property, not far from the nightlife in Lamai, which offers spotless and well-appointed villas and rooms." Full review
Frommer's "Rocky's pushes the boundaries of luxury with two beautiful pools and individually designed one- to four-bedroom villas, which cascade down a rocky hillside to a private sandy beach." Full review
Frommer's "Rocky’s pushes the boundaries of luxury with two beautiful pools and individually designed one- to four-bedroom villas, which cascade down a rocky hillside to a private sandy beach" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Our favourite spot in Lamai (well, actually just south of Lamai), Rocky finds the right balance between an upmarket ambience and an unpretentious, sociable atmosphere." 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.""
