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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsBuri Rasa Village Samui
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kamalaya Koh Samui scores marginally higher than Buri Rasa Village Samui. Kamalaya Koh Samui ranks #17 in Koh Samui with approval from 7 publications like Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
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
Buri Rasa Village Samui
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
Lonely Planet
11/2 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Buri Rasa manages to blend in well with the party aspect of the scene while still managing to feel like a bit of a relaxing getaway." Full review
Star Service "This popular beachfront resort sits near the wildly modern Library Hotel, less than a 15-minute drive from the airport, and with easy access by foot to that area's throbbing nightlife." Full review
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In the main dining area, choose from simple Western dishes or items off the spicy Thai menu.
OysterUpscale
"This boutique, upper-middle-range beachfront hotel on the island of Koh Samui offers guests modern amenities in a location with ocean and city access." Full review
Lonely Planet "True to its name, the resort feels like a small village, with raised wooden villas set in their own small gardens and an elegant beachside with massage pavilions and a jet-black granite pool." Full review
