Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, Koh SamuivsBeyond Kanda Buuri
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond Napasai is the choice of most professionals compared to Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi. Belmond Napasai scores 89 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, Koh Samui
65 / 10 Baan Tai, Maenam Beach, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"The Thai-style villas here are luxurious but not over the top. There is an infinity pool on the beach, but each villa has its own private plunge pool."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Belmond Napasai is an all-villa luxury resort on the northern coast of Koh Samui island." Full review
Jetsetter
"All-villa tropical hideaway on Koh Samui's northern shore with a beach restaurant and a 24-hour infinity pool." Full review
Star Service
"This former plantation isle now has almost more acreage sown in luxury hotel accommodations and private multimillion-dollar villas than in coconut palms." Full review
Fodor's
"The name means "clear sky," and if you book a beachfront room you can enjoy the view of both the sky and the sea from your outdoor terrace, from inside your room, or even from your bathtub." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set in immaculate gardens alongside a beautiful bay in a tranquil corner of Koh Samui, the Belmond Napasai's superlative location will instantly make you forget the outside world." Full review
Frommer's
"Though isolated, it is gorgeously self-contained. A top spa and good in-house dining make it a plum choice for well-heeled romantics." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Gorgeously manicured grounds welcome weary travellers as they glide past grazing water buffalo and groundsmen donning cream-coloured pith helmets." Full review
Beyond Kanda Buuri
20 Moo 2 Chaweng-Chongmon Road, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This upscale low-rise resort is part of the Kata Group and sits right on the north Chaweng seafront, among tropical vegetation and lotus ponds." Full review
Lonely Planet
"At the end of a small lane at the north end of Hat Chaweng, Papillon takes its name from the giant butterflies that flutter around in the dense resort garden."
Fodor's
"Vaguely Balinese in design, this classy boutique hotel makes use of dark woods—often as a stunning contrast against stark white or shimmering gold." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Many guests are drawn to the upscale Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi by the size of its 181 modern rooms -- especially the huge bathrooms with deep tubs and rainfall showers." Full review