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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsBo Phut Resort & Spa
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Bo Phut Resort & Spa scores slightly better than Kamalaya Koh Samui. Bo Phut Resort & Spa scores 83 with accolades from 5 publications including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Oyster.
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Frommer's
102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Rd, Na-Muang, Laem Set, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Which room to book: Beachfront bungalows 46, 58, 59, and 60 (doubles, $323–$485, including..."
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When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Condé Nast Traveler "A group of American hippies turned real estate entrepreneurs opened Kamalaya, a 59-room resort on the coconut palm–covered slopes of southern Koh Samui." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Samui's top wellness retreat sits on nine gorgeously lush acres on the tranquil southern coast." Full review
Gayot "A destination wellness program complements the healing environment at this picturesque island resort."
Afar Magazine "Thailand’s pioneering wellness retreat is known for its 3- to 14-day programs that address everything from burnout to sleep issues." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A one-stop destination spa with spiritual undertones." Full review
Frommer's "Located on the island’s quiet southern coast, Kamalaya feels like a (much-needed) escape from reality." Full review
Bo Phut Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph Frommer's
12/12 Moo 1, Bophut, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $197/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Not every beach hotel that claims to be a "resort and spa" measures up, which is why the massages, scrubs, and herbal steam therapies here are such a pleasant surprise." Full review
Star Service "A dreary concrete parking lot fronts Bo Phut Resort and Spa, a clever disguise for the quiet luxury found within." Full review
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At dinner, guests may choose from a traditional Thai menu at Sala Thai, in its own building at the heart of the hotel and surrounded by flowing water.
OysterUpscale
"Bo Phut Resort is an upscale boutique resort on a white-sand beach at the north end of Koh Samui, a 20-minute drive from central Chaweng and its nightlife." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Bo Phut Resort is an elegant and modern beachfront property with classic Thai touches and great facilities on one of Koh Samui’s quieter and more up-market stretches of sand." Full review
Frommer's "Romantic and secluded on one of the island’s more upscale beaches, this hotel is popular with honeymooners and others looking for an intimate experience" Full review
