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The Scent HotelvsNapasai, A Belmond Hotel, Koh Samui
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Belmond Napasai is preferred by most writers compared to The Scent Hotel. Belmond Napasai comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
The Scent Hotel
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
58/1 Moo 4 Bangrak Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $103/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Seek out the taste (and scent if you light your complimentary incense) of Indo-China at this tranquil gem that recreates the elegance of 1940s and '50s colonial Asia." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Scent is a charming upscale boutique hotel at the edge of Bang Rak village on Koh Samui's north coast." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront boutique on Koh Samui’s northern shore with just 14 rooms decorated in French, Chinese and Thai styles." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "As fragrant as its name, The Scent Hotel in Koh Samui has frangipani blooming in its gardens, and scented oils and incense burning in its pretty rooms." Full review
Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, Koh Samui
DK Eyewitness Oyster Jetsetter
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Frommer's Lonely Planet
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."
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
