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SALA Samui Choengmon Beach ResortvsBanyan Tree Samui
Both SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort and Banyan Tree Samui are highly recommended by writers. Overall, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort ranks marginally higher than Banyan Tree Samui. SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort scores 85 with positive reviews from 7 sources like The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort
Fodor's
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
10/9 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Choeng Mon, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Bright, nearly all-white rooms open onto private courtyards on one side and curtain-enclosed bathrooms on the other." Full review
Frommer's "Hip, slick, and cool; that's the vibe at Sala Samui." Full review
Jetsetter "Chic beachside resort with modern Thai-style suites and villas." Full review
Star Service "SALA Samui sits squarely in the middle of a raw new development that has overtaken formerly remote Choeng Mon beach." Full review
i
Prospective guests who would like to experience Thailand and its gracious charm would do better to choose Bo Phut Resort, westward along the beach.
OysterLuxury
"The 69 rooms and villas here are luxurious and minimalistic, and feature open-air bathrooms...Amenities abound here." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Bright, minimalist rooms and villas in an expansive beach front property with excellent facilities and great sea views make for a romantic and private getaway for couples and young families." Full review
Lonely Planet "The design scheme is undeniably exquisite – regal whites and lacquered teaks are generously lavished throughout, while subtle turquoise accents draw on the colour of each villa’s private plunge pool." 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.""
