Banyan Tree SamuivsExplorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa
Both Banyan Tree Samui and SENSIMAR Koh Samui Resort and Spa are endorsed by experts. Overall, Banyan Tree Samui is the choice of most reviewers compared to SENSIMAR Koh Samui Resort and Spa. Banyan Tree Samui scores 84 with endorsements from 7 reviews including Jetsetter, Star Service and Oyster.
Banyan Tree Samui
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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.""
Explorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa
44/134 Moo 1 | Maenam Beach, Mae Nam, Ko Samui 84330, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
8.0
"A spic-and-span adults-only boutique resort which offers straightforward comfort, great views, wonderful staff, bright rooms, a 40-metre pool and a plethora of excellent facilities." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Sensimar Koh Samui (Adults Only Resort) is an upscale beachfront hotel with a stylish contemporary aesthetic and an excellent range of facilities." Full review
Frommer's
"It feels a little bit like Copenhagen at the beach...in addition to a prime location on a strand that’s perfect for swimming, the resort offers heaps of free activities, like kayaking, cooking lessons." Full review