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Centara Reserve SamuivsBeyond Kanda Buuri
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui scores marginally better than Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi. Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui comes in at 78 with accolades from 4 publications including Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Centara Reserve Samui
Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
38/2 Moo 3, Borpud, Chaweng Beach, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $244/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Off-season discounts make the resort a very reasonable choice considering the quality." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Centara Grand Beach Resort is a luxury beachfront resort offering 203 rooms and suites with ocean views and/or private plunge pools." Full review
Fodor's "This spacious resort has more amenities than any other resort on Chawaeng Beach." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"While the lobby exudes formal grandeur, standard rooms are a little small, but the garden, shaded by soaring palm trees and dotted with pools, offers perfect tropical holiday vibes." Full review
Lonely Planet "A massive, manicured compound in the heart of Chaweng, but the palm-filled property is so large that you can safely escape the streetside bustle." Full review
Beyond Kanda Buuri Frommer's Lonely Planet Fodor's Oyster
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
OysterUpscale
"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
