W Koh SamuivsCentara Villas Samui
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, W Retreat Koh Samui scores significantly better than Centara Villas Samui. W Retreat Koh Samui comes in at #13 in Koh Samui with approval from 7 sources like Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Telegraph.
W Koh Samui
4/1 Moo 1 Tambol Maenam, Surat Thani, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $209/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
Though W hotels typically wow with nifty design details, here the most eye-catching element is simply the view from the..."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Though W hotels typically wow with nifty design details, here the most eye-catching element is simply the view from the hilltop lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Bringing a long-lacking dose of mod design and youthful exuberance to this ever-popular Thai resort island, W Hotels’ first “Retreat” property in Southeast Asia hews to the brand’s urbane aesthetic." Full review
Time Out
"True to W’s tradition, the bars at this retreat come with views and features so spectacular you won’t know where to look." Full review
Star Service
"This stylish property is as hip as it gets, but most guests staying here expect cool style even before arriving." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A fun, fashionable resort with a prime location on the sugary shores of Maenam beach." Full review
Frommer's
"this resort sets a benchmark for sleek, design and a contemporary philosophy that is summed up in their “Whatever, whenever” policy to fulfill their guests’ every wish. " Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Situated on the northern coast of Koh Samui, on its own little stretch of sand that looks out on the sea, the five-pearl W Koh Samui is a hip and fun chain hotel with attention to stylish details." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Bold and stylish, the W Samui offers comfortable, funky villas with private pools along a fine white stretch of sand that’s perfect for swimming." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A bejewelled ‘W’ welcomes you as you walk through the lobby and encounter the spectacular infinity pool that leads your eyes to an endless horizon" Full review
Centara Villas Samui
111 Moo 2, Natien Beach, Maret, Ko Samui 84310, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Set right where the wild thicket meets a deserted patch of boulder-strewn sand. Pavilions and terraced boardwalks, which climb over the rocky landscape, link the chic, wooden cottages." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Situated on the pretty, palm-lined Hat Na Thian in southern Samui, this property offers extremely luxurious free-standing villas."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Centara Villas Samui is a small upscale property with a lovely beach and a secluded location a 15-minute drive from bustling Lamai Beach." Full review