Santiburi Koh SamuivsCentara Reserve Samui
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Santiburi Koh Samui scores significantly higher than Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui. Santiburi Koh Samui ranks #10 in Koh Samui with recommendations from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Oyster.
Santiburi Koh Samui
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Centara Reserve Samui
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
7.0
"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