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Kamalaya Koh SamuivsChaweng Regent Beach Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Kamalaya Koh Samui is preferred by most reviewers compared to Chaweng Regent Beach Resort. Kamalaya Koh Samui comes in at 81 with recommendations from 7 sources like Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Kamalaya Koh Samui
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Frommer's
102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Rd, Na-Muang, Laem Set, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
Which room to book: Beachfront bungalows 46, 58, 59, and 60 (doubles, $323–$485, including..."
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When to go: Avoid only the October monsoons, when the steep hillsides get slippery.
"A group of American hippies turned real estate entrepreneurs opened Kamalaya, a 59-room resort on the coconut palm–covered slopes of southern Koh Samui." Full review
"Samui's top wellness retreat sits on nine gorgeously lush acres on the tranquil southern coast." Full review
"A destination wellness program complements the healing environment at this picturesque island resort."
"Thailand’s pioneering wellness retreat is known for its 3- to 14-day programs that address everything from burnout to sleep issues." Full review
9.0
"A one-stop destination spa with spiritual undertones." Full review
"Located on the island’s quiet southern coast, Kamalaya feels like a (much-needed) escape from reality." Full review
Chaweng Regent Beach Resort
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
155 / 4 Chaweng Beach Rd, Chaweng, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
From $210/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"This local independent provides varied facilities and lots of Thai style for a reasonable price." Full review
"Reliable, well-run, luxury place offering elegant bungalows and low-rise rooms with private terraces and all mod cons, around lotus ponds, two pools, a fitness centre, sauna and spa."
Upscale
"Chaweng Regent Beach Resort is a quiet, modern Thai resort in central Chaweng, a short walk from shopping, dining, nightclubs, and cabarets." Full review
"This delightful oasis of tree, vegetation, shady foliage and tropical seclusion is a welcome respite from frantic Chaweng Beach Rd." Full review