Coco Palm Beach ResortvsGarrya Tongsai Bay Samui
Both The Tongsai Bay and Coco Palm Beach Resort are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Tongsai Bay ranks significantly better than Coco Palm Beach Resort. The Tongsai Bay ranks #5 in Koh Samui with approval from 8 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Coco Palm Beach Resort
26/4, Maenam Beach, Mae Nam, Koh Samui 84330, Thailand
From $20/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 70-room Coco Palm Beach Resort is a mid-range property situated on the beach in Mae Nam." Full review
Frommer's
"Under the swaying palms of peaceful Mae Nam beach, this bargain bungalow resort provides the fast-disappearing beach ambience that Samui was once famous for." Full review
Frommer's
"Well-appointed bungalows bring together bamboo and rattan decorative elements to create a laid-back, casual beach vibe that extends throughout the property" Full review
Lonely Planet
"The bungalows at Coco Palm have been crafted with tonnes of rattan. A rectangular pool is the centrepiece along the beach – and the price is right for a resort-like atmosphere." Full review
Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui
84 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320 , Thailand
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The owners of this splendid all-suites resort managed to build it without sacrificing even one of the tropical trees that give the place a refreshing and natural sense of utter seclusion." Full review
Star Service
"Nestled on a private beach in a beautiful cove, Tongsai Bay was the harbinger of luxury tourism on this once-peaceful coconut plantation floating effortlessly in the Sea of Siam." Full review
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A handful of these cottages sits along the seafront and are among the most oft requested.
Rough Guide
Star
"Easy-going, environmentally aware establishment with excellent service."
Oyster
Luxury
"One of Koh Samui's better-known luxury beach resorts, The Tongsai Bay is a quiet, eco-friendly property with a low-key, back-to-nature environment." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Nestled in its own private and stunning cove, the Tongsai Bay Resort offers 83 chalets and villas that cascade down a luscious hillside to the beach and into the Gulf of Thailand." Full review
Frommer's
"Built into a lush, tropical hillside that leads to its own beach, this all-suite complex has sweeping views of Tongsai Bay" Full review
Lonely Planet
"For serious pampering, head to this secluded luxury gem...all the super-smart split-level suites have day-bed rest areas, gorgeous romantic decor, stunning views, large terraces" Full review