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Six Senses SamuivsBanyan Tree Samui
Both Six Senses Samui and Banyan Tree Samui are recommended by professionals. On balance, Six Senses Samui ranks significantly better than Banyan Tree Samui. Six Senses Samui comes in at 93 with endorsements from 10 publications such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Six Senses Samui
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $436/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "With a stay at Six Senses Samui in Koh Samui (Bo Put), you'll be convenient to Wat Plai Laem and Big Buddha Statue. This 5-star resort is within close proximity of Wat Phra Yai and Mini..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Each of the resort’s 66 villas... which cling to a palm-studded headland above the sea, is a pleasure dome of rustic luxury in polished hardwoods, bamboo, and creamy muslin." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The staff is extremely attentive and the food is excellent. This is probably one of the top three places for a luxurious stay on Ko Samui."
Star Service "Set behind a guarded gate, this small luxury bungalow complex enjoys end-of-the-road privacy." Full review
OysterLuxury
"One of Koh Samui's finest resorts, Six Senses Samui is a luxury villa property on the northeast tip of the island." Full review
Fodor's "From the moment that you're introduced to your private butler, you'll realize that this is not just another high-end resort—you're about to embark on an amazing experience." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A rustic rainforest retreat in Koh Samui, the boutique hotel Six senses Samui offers luxurious and private wooden villas, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"If you are looking for seclusion, style and a strong sustainability policy, Six Senses Koh Samui, positioned on a jungle-covered promontory above the bright white sands of Choeng Mon, is perfect." Full review
Frommer's "Set on a gently sloping headland among nine hectares (20 acres) of lush vegetation, this award-winning resort is an ideal honeymoon spot" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Set along a rugged promontory, Six Senses strikes the perfect balance between opulence and rustic charm, and defines the term ‘barefoot elegance’." 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.""
