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Sheraton Samui ResortvsBanyan Tree Samui
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Banyan Tree Samui scores significantly better than Sheraton Samui Resort. Banyan Tree Samui comes in at 84 with approval from 7 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Star Service and Oyster.
Sheraton Samui Resort
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
86 Moo 3 Chaweng Noi Beach, Bophut, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "More Moorish or Mediterranean than Asian, this large hotel-style resort covers several white adobe buildings with driftwood balustrades in a garden dripping with palms and jungle vines."
Star Service "Set on idyllic white sands amid four hectares of tropical gardens and coconut groves, this property is one of the best choices for midrange families and groups on the hunt for a paradise setting." Full review
Rough Guide "The longest-established luxury hotel on Samui is a grand but lively establishment with a Mediterranean feel, set in sloping, landscaped gardens."
Fodor's "A landscaped terrace leads directly down to a private beach at this resort on the less crowded southern end of Chawaeng Noi." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Nestled on a hillside abutting serene Chaweng Noi Beach, the Sheraton Samui Resort is a four-pearl, 141-room property brimming with tropical character." 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.""
