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The Scent HotelvsCentara Reserve Samui
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui scores marginally better than The Scent Hotel. Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui has a TripExpert Score of 78 with accolades from 4 publications like Oyster, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Scent Hotel
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
58/1 Moo 4 Bangrak Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $103/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Seek out the taste (and scent if you light your complimentary incense) of Indo-China at this tranquil gem that recreates the elegance of 1940s and '50s colonial Asia." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Scent is a charming upscale boutique hotel at the edge of Bang Rak village on Koh Samui's north coast." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront boutique on Koh Samui’s northern shore with just 14 rooms decorated in French, Chinese and Thai styles." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "As fragrant as its name, The Scent Hotel in Koh Samui has frangipani blooming in its gardens, and scented oils and incense burning in its pretty rooms." Full review
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
