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Santiburi Koh SamuivsBuri Rasa Village Samui
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Santiburi Koh Samui ranks slightly better than Buri Rasa Village Samui. Santiburi Koh Samui comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 5 publications such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Santiburi Koh Samui
Fodor's
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's
12/71 Moo 1, Tumbol Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 50200, Tambol Mae Nam, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $383/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The villas on this beachfront estate make you feel as if you're staying at a billionaire's holiday hideaway; accordingly, this is one of the most expensive lodgings on the island." Full review
Frommer's "Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area. Modern state-of-the-art amenities are discreetly infused into the contemporary Thai architecture." Full review
Rough Guide "German-run, top-end hotel in beautifully landscaped grounds spread around a huge freshwater swimming pool and stream."
OysterLuxury
"The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa, with its 45 acres of palm gardens, is one of the poshest, most pampering resorts on the island of Samui, and possibly in all of Thailand." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Set in an expansive garden along a palm-fringed beach, Santiburi Resort exudes classic luxury and offers smart villas and rooms, perfect for couples and families." Full review
Frommer's "Just a few steps east of the Napasai, the Santiburi was the first high-end property in the area but has remained fresh and current thanks to several makeovers" 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
